Bay Area ‘Little death bombs’: Illegal cannabis farms poison California’s forests. Who’s cleaning them up? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | February 9, 2026 An environmental research group sounds the alarm on lasting consequences of pollution on public land.
BART A transit system like 1976: BART lays out grim future if voters don’t approve sales tax hike By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | February 8, 2026 Up to 15 stations could close.
guns California sues websites that publish blueprints for 3D printer ghost guns By Cayla Mihalovich | CalMatters | February 7, 2026 California law enforcement agencies seize about 11,000 ghost guns every year.
Bay Area Trio arrested in fatal Oakland TV crew shooting plead guilty to various charges By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 6, 2026 Security guard Kevin Nishita was killed while protecting a KRON-TV news crew on assignment in November, 2021.
California Parents of trans kids ask: Does California really protect our rights? By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | February 6, 2026 The state has not acted to uphold Unruh Act protection for equal access to health care, transgender rights groups say.
City New pool to open in April, city says By City of Piedmont | February 6, 2026 Staff moving on site next week; recruitment continues for lifeguards, swim instructors, and more.
Around Town Nominate a Piedmont Heritage Tree By The City of Piedmont | February 6, 2026 Do you have a favorite tree in Piedmont’s parks and public spaces? Let the city know!
climate change California spends billions based on this pollution tracker. Who benefits from its latest update? By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | February 6, 2026 CalEnviroScreen helps determine which communities get environmental grants.
Uncategorized ‘Be on the right side of history’: Unions push Newsom to regulate AI amid presidential bid By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | February 5, 2026 Union leaders framed AI as one issue where the public broadly supports regulation.
commentary Thawing ICE: Minneapolis protesters defy the cold and federal forces in ongoing solidarity By Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News | February 4, 2026 Bay City News reporter Joe Dworetzky reports from the ground in Minnesota.