Oakland Construction begins on major recreation center in Oakland’s Chinatown By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | August 17, 2026 The new Lincoln Square Recreation Center will be three times the size of the aging facility it's replacing.
Bay Area BART board responds to civil grand jury report about budget deficit, oversight By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | August 14, 2026 BART is suffering from a budget crisis as pandemic-era emergency funding runs out and ridership levels remain lower.
climate change California Coastal Commission approves renovation of Stinson Beach public area By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | August 14, 2026 Proposed changes include renovations, adjustments to three public parking lots, drainage systems and pedestrian paths.
Bay Area FAA approves staggered arrival procedures for SFO, slightly boosting landing capacity By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | August 12, 2026 New rules will allow six more landings per hour, weather permitting.
wildfires Newsom makes last-minute push to help California utilities facing wildfire bills By Jeanne Kuang and Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | August 12, 2026 One of the governor's final political fights in California is a revival of an old one.
Bay Area Almost nowhere in California is building enough, according to the state. Here’s why By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | August 11, 2026 Check to see how Piedmont stacks up.
Environment King tides could bring minor coastal flooding to Bay Area and Monterey through Thursday By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | August 10, 2026 King tides this summer have been higher than predicted due to windy conditions and warmer ocean water from El Niño.
California California craft liquor delivery is about go away thanks to big money lobbying By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | August 7, 2026 Distillers say powerful alcohol companies, the wine industry, and Teamsters killed a possible extension of deliveries.
California Why insurance matters to renters, landlords and California By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | August 6, 2026 Insurance affects the cost of rent, housing supply and recovery from disaster.
Bay Area Alameda County supervisors postpone $30 minimum wage measure until at least 2028 By Eric Urbach | Bay City News | August 5, 2026 The ballot measure would raise Alameda County’s minimum wage to $30 per hour in stages over the next decade in unincorporated parts of the county.