climate change California wants to fund green jet fuel — by raiding your road repair budget By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | April 8, 2026 UC Berkeley economists warn it could raise California gas prices.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Driver arrested for DUI in Piedmont By Damin Esper | April 7, 2026 Plus more vehicle-related crimes.
Bay Area Immigrant seniors lose Medicare coverage despite paying for it By Vanessa G. Sánchez, El Tímpano via KFF Health News | April 7, 2026 An estimated 100,000 lawfully present immigrants will soon be cut out of Medicare thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Trump signed last July.
Bay Area California’s next governor to face tough choices for education as state budget tightens By John Fensterwald | EdSource | April 7, 2026 Declining enrollment, special education growth, and COLA adjustments continue to impact district budget discussions across the state.
Oakland Oakland failed to collect millions in business taxes amid system gaps, audit finds By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | April 7, 2026 The audit reviewed city tax data from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 and was requested by the City Council in 2024.
City City Council makes 19 appointments to Commissions and Committees By City of Piedmont | April 6, 2026 A reception on April 20 will recognize outgoing commissioners and other city volunteers.
Bay Area A bumpy ride: Data reveal leaders, laggards in Bay Area post-pandemic transit recovery By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | April 6, 2026 In 2025 BART averaged about 4.6 million monthly trips, roughly half of what the agency carried before the pandemic.
Featured in Category Artifacts saved after fire damages historic Camron-Stanford House at Lake Merritt By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | April 5, 2026 The last remaining Victorian estate on Lake Merritt was built by Samuel Merritt, who came to California in 1849 to become Oakland's 13th mayor.
Bay Area Gray wolf from SF Zoo heads to New Mexico for conservation breeding By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | April 5, 2026 Mexican gray wolves nearly went extinct due to hunting and were designated an endangered species in 1976.
climate change Endangered salmon returned to California’s far north — then the money dried up By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | April 5, 2026 State officials say the one-time funds were tied to the state’s drought response and have now been used up.