Bay Area New environmental impact report for former women’s prison could be first step in opening Bay Area ICE facility, say watchdog groups By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | May 5, 2026 The Bureau of Prisons is required to receive public comment on the issue until June 1.
Elections In the six-way race to be California’s treasurer, it likely comes down to two Democrats By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 5, 2026 The state's treasurer manages bonds, pensions, and billions in cash.
wildfires California: State Farm violated law in handling of L.A. fire insurance claims By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | May 4, 2026 The Insurance Department found hundreds of violations by State Farm and calls for millions of dollars in penalties and a possible suspension.
Bay Area Overnight lane closures set for Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for 2 months By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 4, 2026 Two eastbound lanes will be closed at night through June 30.
Elections Tech regulation gets personal: How Tom Steyer’s brother could shape California’s AI future By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | May 4, 2026 Jim Steyer is a well known force in Sacramento working on tech regulations and protecting kids online.
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 4: Cross-exam of Musk ends as lawyers press his timeline, motives By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | April 30, 2026 The high profile case is being heard in federal court in Oakland. The trial starts again on Monday.
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 3: Back on stand, Musk spars with lawyers during cross-examination By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | April 30, 2026 Musk recounts his role in formation of OpenAI.
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 2: Musk takes stand after lawyers give fiery opening statements By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | April 30, 2026 U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presided over a courtroom packed with lawyers, press and curious members of the public.
Bay Area Traffic safety advocates hail automated speed cameras in SF 1 year into 5-year pilot By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | April 30, 2026 City says cameras led to an 80 percent reduction in speeders going more than 10 mph over the limit where cameras are located.
Bay Area Supreme Court ruling on voting won’t change California districts, but could hurt Democrats By Nigel Duara and Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | April 29, 2026 The law in California was primarily used to help Latinos gain political representation.