City It’s National Voter Registration Day: Check your voter status By Exedra Staff | September 15, 2026 Plus: Key dates and what's on the ballot in November
Around Town Piedmont Harvest Festival seeks community group submissions By Piedmont Recreation Department | September 15, 2026 Fill out the Rec Department's online form to express your group's interest — the Harvest Festival is September 27.
California Drugs for autoimmune diseases are pricey. This bill could switch patients to a cheaper one By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | September 15, 2026 Close to 25,000 Californians could see a change in their medication starting as soon as next year.
California Newsom signs law to let these Californians get out of jury duty — for good By Lynn La | CalMatters | September 15, 2026 Over 80 years old? You can now opt out of jury duty permanently for medical reasons.
wildfires New California law sets first-in-nation standards for smoke damage in homes By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | September 15, 2026 The signed laws that detail insurers’ responsibilities in addressing smoke damage in homes.
Elections U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail-in voting limits as November election nears By Lynn La | CalMatters | September 15, 2026 Court leaves open the possibility for future restrictions, but indicates a change at this late date would be "arbitrary and capricious."
Oakland New task force hopes to draw historically Black university to Oakland By EdSource Staff | September 15, 2026 An effort launched last year is still in the initial stages of planning, according to a media report.
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.