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.
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.
animals Bird flu kills more elephant seals, other marine mammals at Año Nuevo State Park By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 12, 2026 Outbreak spares most adult females
featured Judge fast-tracks hearing on Anthropic’s injunction request against War Department By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | March 12, 2026 Anthropic argues that Sec'y Hegseth acted in retaliation for the company's public position on AI safety -- in violation of the First Amendment.
Bay Area San Francisco supervisor launches ‘dumb laws’ contest to identify outdated city rules By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | March 12, 2026 In a broader effort to cut red tape, residents are invited to dunk on unnecessary, burdensome, or outdated city laws and regulations.
Bay Area Extraordinary and prolonged March heatwave to break records By Daniel Swain | Weather West | March 11, 2026 Trend expected to decimate mountain snowpack -- with major water/wildfire implications for spring/summer to come.
Elections Voter ID could be headed to the California ballot. Opponents plan to make it about Trump By Nadia Lathan | CalMatters | March 10, 2026 A Republican-backed voter ID ballot initiative is gaining momentum.
gavin newsom California has 40,000 affordable housing units ready to break ground. One setback is holding them up By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | March 9, 2026 Tens of thousands of affordable units across California are stuck in financial purgatory, according to a new report.
Elections The field is set: Meet the candidates officially running for California governor By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | March 8, 2026 The crowded field could give GOP candidates a boost.
Environment Agreement concludes 12-year redevelopment battle over Strawberry seminary campus By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | March 8, 2026 Marin County Planning Commission stunned by outcome as settlement ends a 12-year campaign by residents to stop or alter the development.