City City responds to feedback and expands open swim hours for activity pool By City of Piedmont | June 19, 2026 Limited reservation option begins Saturday, June 20.
Bay Area New study finds microplastics in the San Francisco Bay 10 times smaller than previously measured By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | June 19, 2026 Study could inform broader research on plastics and human health, coastal ecosystems, and marine carbon trapping.
Careers There are 2 types of grade inflation. Students’ learning and earnings are at risk By Chad Aldeman | The74 | June 19, 2026 New research finds giving a D rather than an F can help — but pumping up averages lowers graduation rates, college attainment, and future income.
Technology Cal State faculty push to prevent AI tools from replacing them as schools and staff experiment By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | June 19, 2026 A bill proposing limitations so far has garnered no opposition from lawmakers and may clear the Legislature as soon as Monday.
public safety Flock Safety denies that feds directly accessed San Francisco’s camera system By Alise Maripuu and Pete Young | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 SFPD has turned off access to its ALPR system for NCRIC, an agency that shares data federally and regionally as well as locally.
California California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium? By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | June 18, 2026 New federal rules are forcing the state to restructure its managed care organization tax.
Bay Area Golden Gate Bridge tolls set to increase 50 cents in July By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 The increase is part of a multi-year program approved by the Golden Gate Bridge board of directors.
California California union’s billionaire tax qualifies for ballot amid fierce opposition By Kristen Hwang | June 18, 2026 The governor is reportedly trying to negotiate a last-minute deal that would pull the initiative before the ballot is finalized on June 25.
Bay Area Oakland mayor casts tie-breaking vote to put charter reform measure on November ballot By Eric Urbach | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 Voter approval would give the mayor more responsibility and power, and would require councilmembers to work full-time in their elected roles.
crime The Blotter | Arson charge in brush fire By Damin Esper | June 16, 2026 Incident happened on Oakmont Avenue last week.