covid Kids who were babies during COVID are now struggling with reading and math By Emily Tate Sullivan | The74 | March 17, 2026 A new analysis from NWEA, an assessment company, suggests children are experiencing learning disruptions even now.
Bay Area State approves whale-friendlier Dungeness fishing gear By Pete Young | Bay City News | March 17, 2026 Limits on conventional crabbing for much of the Central Coast come into effect March 27.
Education Once given out at USC, this banned, opioid-like product is still cropping up in California By Phoebe Huss | CalMatters | March 17, 2026 Products containing kratom leaf, addictive and banned, are still available for sale throughout the state.
Bay Area Bay Area heat wave may push temperatures near record territory this week By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | March 17, 2026 Temperatures at many oceanside areas will also be unseasonably warm.
Oakland Oakland begins issuing tickets through automated speed camera system By Pete Young | Bay City News | March 16, 2026 Cameras at a stretch of Broadway have averaged 539 warnings a day — now those warnings will be citations.
Bay Area Get ready for California’s 2026 primary. Your questions about voting, answered By CalMatters Staff | March 16, 2026 California’s primary election is June 2.
featured Oakland voters will decide June parcel tax measure to fund police, fire and city services By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | March 14, 2026 The city services would include homelessness response programs and reducing illegal dumping, among other things.
California California passed a law to curb spikes in gas prices. Why isn’t it using those powers now? By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | March 14, 2026 A global oil shock tied to the war with Iran hits California.
City Monday, March 16: City Council considers framework for soliciting Moraga Canyon developers By City of Piedmont | March 13, 2026 Community members are invited to watch and participate as City Council discusses next steps for attracting developers.
event Alameda police boost Crown Beach patrols over unpermitted ‘beach takeover’ parties By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | March 13, 2026 The gatherings are advertised on social media and appear to target young people.