Bay Area Big Sur’s Pfeiffer Falls Trail reopens after storm damage resulted in two-year closure By Sarah Stierch, Bay City News | September 18, 2025 In January 2023, the trail bridge, which carries hikers over a gorge to a 60-foot-tall waterfall, was destroyed when a redwood tree fell on it during a winter storm, closing the trail.
Environment Coastal Cleanup Day aims for world record while turning trash into treasure Saturday By Sarah Stierch, Bay City News | September 18, 2025 To participate, you can go online to find an interactive map with exact pick-up locations and event information.
Technology Permit puts Waymo in the driver’s seat to test three-phase autonomous service at SFO By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | September 17, 2025 The first phase entails allowing the vehicles to self-drive on designated roads at the airport with a trained specialist behind the wheel.
California Oakland resident, Newsom advisor named chairperson of state air resources board By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | September 17, 2025 If confirmed by the state Senate, Lauren Sanchez will start the job October 1.
Environment Air District expands ‘Clean Cars for All,’ offering $12K incentives for zero-emission vehicles By Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News | September 15, 2025 The program, funded by $10 million from state and local sources, aims to reduce financial barriers to driving zero-emission vehicles.
California California lawmakers deliver major Democratic climate, housing and labor wins to Newsom By Yue Stella Yu and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | September 13, 2025 This year's legislative session is a wrap; but the last-minute backroom deals sparked frustration among some lawmakers.
Bay Area BART apologizes after back-to-back service meltdowns strand riders across Bay Area By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | September 13, 2025 An estimated 44,000 trips were impacted and over $200,000 in possible fare revenue was lost during the recent disruption.
Housing California Legislature overrides local zoning to boost transit-oriented development By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 12, 2025 California lawmakers just laid the groundwork for a highly targeted building boom.
California CA passes ICE mask ban in closing days of legislative session By Lynn La | CalMatters | September 12, 2025 Measure forces law enforcement officers to identify themselves; proposal now awaits Newsom’s decision.
California Californians asked to track monarch butterfly sightings to help save declining population By Sarah Stierch, Bay City News | September 9, 2025 The 29th annual Western Monarch Count starts in October.