public safety Bodies of all 9 victims in Lake Tahoe avalanche recovered after weather delay By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | 18 hours ago The victims were identified as three back country ski guides and six members of the group they were leading, including Bay Area residents.
Bay Area This month’s weather whiplash, from record warmth to very heavy mountain snowfall, is not over yet By Daniel Swain | Weather West | 23 hours ago An exceptionally warm and moist atmospheric river will affect NorCal this week.
Elections California Democrats can’t pick a favorite as 9 candidates vie to replace Newsom By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | February 22, 2026 Gubernatorial hopefuls woo delegates while anxiety grows about a GOP lockout.
California U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs. Here’s how they’ve affected California By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | February 20, 2026 California ports, farms, businesses, workers and consumers have all been impacted.
public safety Bay Area skiers among those killed in Tahoe avalanche By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | February 19, 2026 Six victims were rescued, but eight others died and one is still missing.
Elections Furious with Trump, California Democrats plot election strategy in San Francisco By Maya C. Miller and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | February 19, 2026 Democrats face pressure to support candidates who'll push back hard against the GOP.
Elections Bernie Sanders warns of ‘billionaire class’ as California wealth tax fight intensifies By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | February 19, 2026 A proposed ballot measure would tax billionaires’ net worth by 5% for health care and schools, but top Democrats say it will drive them away.
Bay Area Suit says historical exhibits illegally removed from national parks, including Muir Woods By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 18, 2026 The lawsuit argues the Trump administration is unlawfully reshaping public history through changes to park educational materials.
Bay Area BART weighs contingency plan with station closures, fare hikes if ballot measure fails By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | February 14, 2026 Options include closing up to 15 stations, no night service, and increasing fares by as much as 50%.
California ‘Valleycrat’ or Mamdani wannabe?: California Democrats are split on how to win swing votes By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | February 13, 2026 After 2024 losses, Democrats are split on whether to move to the middle or embrace economic populism.