California How a gym, a farmers market and MMA fighters landed millions in Newsom’s last budget By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | September 15, 2026 California's secretive earmark process raises transparency and equity concerns even among some lawmakers.
Environment Oakland launches drones to identify trash on streets By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | September 12, 2026 $9.275 million investment from an SF nonprofit is funding expanded enforcement to address illegal dumping and a broader clean-up strategy.
Education What parents should know about teens’ reliance on AI for mental health support By Mallika Seshadri and Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | September 12, 2026 More regulation is on the way — even while experts say the future likely involves a combination of in-person care and AI chatbots.
Elections With mail-in rules uncertain, here’s how Californians can prepare to vote in November By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | September 12, 2026 Ballots are going out in less than a month -- and California officials are urging people to vote early.
City Piedmont marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks in solemn ceremony By Exedra Staff, City of Piedmont, photos by Julie Reichle | September 11, 2026 City leaders gathered at the fire station Friday morning to reflect on the events of that day.
Bay Area CHP steps up enforcement of carpool lanes approaching Bay Bridge toll plaza By Adam Sutro, Bay City News | September 11, 2026 They'll be paying special attention to the lanes on the right side of the westbound approach to the toll plaza that can be accessed from Interstate 80, I-880, or West Grand Avenue.
Featured in Category Her $3,000 procedure became a $6,000 bill as healthcare companies consolidate By Elisabeth Rosenthal, KFF Health News | September 11, 2026 "Vertical integraton" in the healthcare system is directing patients to more expensive treatment options.
featured A community grew under an Oakland freeway — now a construction project may scatter it By Christopher Vinasco-Gomez, Bay City News | September 11, 2026 The Oakland Alameda Access Project broke ground in April and construction next year will displace a homeless encampment.
City City council gives initial approval to new ordinance about dangerous dogs By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | September 10, 2026 Council moves to establish a structured process for determining whether a dog should be designated as potentially dangerous or vicious.
Uncategorized Blotter | $3,000 of tools taken from van By Damin Esper | September 8, 2026 Plus: Stolen scooter