City City asks families to review Civic Center travel routes before school starts By City of Piedmont | August 4, 2026 Bake in some extra time and patience on your morning commute — street changes over the summer will create new traffic patterns near Havens.
Bay Area Air quality advisory issued as wildfire smoke drifts into Bay Area By Christopher Vinasco | Bay City News | August 4, 2026 Multiple wildfires continue to burn in Oregon and Eastern Washington.
California California budget clarifies teacher credentialing requirement, increases fee By Diana Lambert | EdSource | August 4, 2026 Teacher candidates pursuing a single-subject credential must have a degree in a subject related to their credential.
Elections California begins enforcing new transparency rules for AI-generated online content By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | August 4, 2026 The implementation was timed to coincide with regulators in the EU and reflects close coordination between the two governments.
Environment Controversial swan hunt appears to work: California’s mute swan population drops By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | August 4, 2026 Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law last year allowing Californians to kill non-native mute swans.
health California nearly achieved universal healthcare. Now, millions are losing coverage By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | August 4, 2026 Two years ago, nearly every person in California qualified for health insurance, pushing the state’s insured rate to a record 95%. Now that progress is unravelling.
City Free Shakespeare returns to Dracena Park on Sunday, Aug. 9 By City of Piedmont | August 3, 2026 This year's performance of "Richard III" will be the fifth appearance of Vallejo Shakespeare in Piedmont.
Housing Homebuilders petition to drop endangered species protection for Swainson’s hawk By Griffin Jones | Bay City News | August 3, 2026 Fish and Game commissioners have until September 8 to evaluate the petition.
Arts & Entertainment Berkeley’s former Half Price Books storefront to reopen as arts and makers marketplace By Valerie Conklin | Bay City News | August 3, 2026 The longtime Berkeley bookstore closed in late 2025.
Technology ‘Don’t Flock me’: California, U.S. lawmakers debate license plate reader technology By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | August 3, 2026 They’re all over our roads and really good at helping police solve crimes, but do California’s automated license plate readers need limits?