Around Town League of Women Voters of Piedmont to host political scientist Seth Masket By League of Women Voters of Piedmont | October 2, 2026 Special fundraising luncheon with introduction by Mayor Betsy Smegal Andersen on October 30.
Environment Heat advisory issued this weekend in Bay Area with triple-digit temperatures forecast By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | October 2, 2026 Spare the Air alerts have also been issued for Saturday and Sunday. Next week will also see soaring temperatures.
featured Measure EE would give Oakland mayor more power in sweeping city charter overhaul By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 2, 2026 Measure EE would do away with Oakland’s current hybrid system and create a strong-mayor model of governance.
Education California colleges don’t have enough housing for students. Will these 4 new laws help? By Aaron Friesen and Anahid Valencia | CalMatters | October 2, 2026 New bills aim to speed up the process of building student housing and reduce the cost for developers
Elections Fact check: Could California lawmakers expand the billionaire tax to everyone? By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | October 2, 2026 In their campaign ads, proponents and opponents of Proposition 40 brush over the details in the initiative's language.
California New California reparations law requires companies to disclose past profits from slavery By Wendy Fry | CalMatters | October 2, 2026 Companies with more than $100 million in annual worldwide gross receipts must search their records and submit sworn disclosures about slavery-related transactions.
Bay Area El Niño’s impact on aging California schools may be severe, experts warn By Thomas Peele | EdSource | October 2, 2026 A massive El Niño event this winter is expected to bring intense storms and flooding to inland and coastal regions.
Bay Area Photos: Vista Point Trail creates safer path for bicyclists crossing Golden Gate Bridge By George Alfaro | Bay City News | October 1, 2026 The Vista Point Trail allows cyclists to bypass Alexander Avenue, creating a safer commute for thousands of daily bridge crossers.
health A new California law will prohibit sales of disposable vapes. Here’s why By Lynn La | CalMatters | October 1, 2026 The measure is intended to prevent lithium battery fires at landfills and recycling centers.
California New California laws add protections for sexual assault survivors on college campuses By William Melhado | EdSource | September 30, 2026 Laws address survivor privacy protections and improving universities' training around recognizing human trafficking.