BART BART plans schedule adjustments next week to better coordinate with other transit lines By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | August 5, 2025 Riders are encouraged to check updated schedules before traveling.
Arts & Entertainment ‘A piece of freedom’: How San Quentin prisoners brought world-class art inside its walls By Joe Garcia | CalMatters | August 5, 2025 California committed more than $200 million toward refashioning San Quentin as a hub for rehabilitation.
public safety SF kicks off speed camera citations Tuesday; Mayor Lurie says they are already working By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | August 5, 2025 Over 70% of the vehicles that were issued warnings have not received a second.
Fires Modern aircraft join Cal Fire’s world-leading firefighting fleet as peak fire season begins By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | August 4, 2025 This marked the fulfillment of a multi-year plan to modernize and bolster the state fire agency’s fleet, according to Cal Fire.
Bay Area California affordable housing programs are on the chopping block after Supreme Court ruling By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | August 2, 2025 Many California cities require homebuilders to create affordable housing or pay fees to support construction of those units.
berkeley Family raising funds after father of 7 dies in construction accident at Berkeley school By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | August 1, 2025 The construction subcontractor was working at an elementary school modernization project in Berkeley last week.
California What unionization could mean for California Uber and Lyft drivers — and riders By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | August 1, 2025 Uber and Lyft say it could drive ride prices up and availability down.
gavin newsom ‘Freedom week’: California gun owners moved fast to order ammunition after court ruling By Joe Garcia | CalMatters | August 1, 2025 Gun rights proponents are anticipating an appeal that will keep the background checks in place.
homelessness SF advances ‘One City Shelter Act’ ordinance By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | July 31, 2025 The local law is meant to stop the oversaturation of certain neighborhoods with shelters and related care facilities.
homelessness Alameda County supervisors finalize $810M Measure W plan for homelessness, services By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | July 31, 2025 Tensions ran very high in the Board chamber as housing advocates and other members of the public weighed in on the final vote Wednesday.