construction Oakland implements new streamlined permit process for certain types of housing By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | September 20, 2025 The new “ministerial” approvals apply to market-rate single-family homes and multifamily projects with up to 30 units.
climate change Newsom taps climate ‘architect’ to lead California air board as Trump fights heat up By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | September 19, 2025 Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated his senior climate advisor, Lauren Sanchez, to replace Liane Randolph, who had held the job since 2020.
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.
gavin newsom 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.
BART 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.