homelessness ‘We need real data’: Oakland needs 500 volunteers for 2026 Point-in-Time homeless count By Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News | December 31, 2025 The 2024 PIT count revealed that 5,485 homeless people were living in Oakland, making up 58% of the total homeless population in Alameda County.
Environment Contra Costa County confirms measles case exposures in Walnut Creek and Lafayette By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | December 29, 2025 Measles can develop seven to 21 days after exposure.
California Millions of Californians gaining IVF access as new fertility insurance law takes effect By Kristen Hwang, CalMatters | December 28, 2025 On January 1, large group health insurers in California — employers with at least 100 workers — will be required to begin covering fertility preservation and in vitro fertilization services.
Bay Area Costs of tolls, public transit set to rise for Bay Area commuters beginning in January By Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News | December 27, 2025 It will now cost $8.50 to cross most Bay Area bridges.
crime Months-long probe leads to 6 arrests tied to ‘prolific’ Safeway theft crew in SF, Oakland By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | December 26, 2025 The group often targeted alcohol from Safeway stores, according to SF police.
Environment ‘Will cost the town dearly’: Los Gatos warned against fighting builder’s remedy project By Mike Langberg, San Jose Spotlight | December 26, 2025 Los Gatos has received 16 builder's remedy projects and approved three so far.
Housing Year in review: Big changes to California housing policy By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | December 24, 2025 Democratic lawmakers finally got serious about building.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Tools stolen from vehicle on Farragut By Damin Esper | December 23, 2025 Three suspects reportedly took part
BART Meet you at the gate: OAK airport guest pass allows non-ticketed visitors through security By Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News | December 23, 2025 Submit your request up to seven days in advance.
Bay Area Heavy rain, high winds, outages, flash floods — Bay Area could see it all this holiday week By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | December 22, 2025 Santa and his reindeer will be fastening their seatbelts.