Housing New California law restricts HOA fines to $100 per violation, giving homeowners a break By Nadia Lathan | CalMatters | October 2, 2025 Attorneys for homeowners and HOAs say it will get rid of extreme cases where board members impose unfair and egregious fines to retaliate against homeowners they dislike.
City Piedmont Play School must find a new home as city ends use agreement for Hampton Field location By Exedra Staff | September 30, 2025 PPS can stay at 401 Hampton until mid-June 2026.
City The Blotter | Prowler arrested after giving false information By Damin Esper | September 30, 2025 Man had warrant out of San Francisco; also reported this week: another prowler, a burglary, a stolen vehicle, and a DUI.
City What’s the deal with … plans for the EV charging station at 29 Wildwood Avenue? By Exedra Staff | September 30, 2025 State law trumps local discretion over hours of operation and more.
City Where to find a Cop on the Block in October By Exedra Staff | September 30, 2025 Check the schedule to see where around town you can next meet up with a local police officer.
Education UCLA reclaims hundreds of research grants that Trump cut off over alleged antisemitism By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | September 30, 2025 Even more funding is at stake going forward for UC campuses.
Health Matters How to pick the right cosmetic surgeon By Fred Schulte | KFF Health News | September 30, 2025 Consider common sense when interacting with a medical practice to make sure it is right for you.
BART BART’s new ‘Next Generation’ gates cut fare evasion by more than half, officials say By Pete Young | Bay City News | September 29, 2025 New fare gates, the only ones of their kind in the world, are harder to push through, jump over or crawl under.
crime Oakland eases police pursuit rules, removing speed limit cap for some high-speed chases By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 29, 2025 Most chases last 90 seconds or less and very few last longer than five minutes.
Arts & Entertainment YouTube star IShowSpeed’s Bay Area visit sparks massive crowds, Oakland sideshow By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | September 28, 2025 Known for his 24/7 live-streams of various stunts around the world, the YouTuber was bewildered by the chaos: "Oakland is nuts!"