safety Marin County school district settles suits for $17.5M stemming from abuse by tennis coach By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | December 31, 2024 The coach, Normandie Burgos, was convicted in 2019 of 60 counts of sexual abuse and was sentenced to 255 years in prison.
California Gas prices and water fights: California environment 2024 year in review By Alejandro Lazo and Alastair Bland | CalMatters | December 31, 2024 Continued efforts toward environmental leadership, from voter-approved bonds to Newsom’s efforts to reduce gas prices
Bay Area Air district asks residents to refrain from wood burning, setting off fireworks over holiday By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | December 31, 2024 A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect, officials said.
crimes Christmas Eve shoplifting is first San Francisco case charged under tough-on-crime law By Pete Young | Bay City News | December 30, 2024 A San Francisco man with prior convictions is the first to face felony charges under Proposition 36.
construction ‘This was a record event’: Santa Cruz wharf was felled by largest ocean swell in 30 years By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | December 29, 2024 About 150 feet of the wharf broke off at its end last Monday amid powerful waves that were estimated to range up to 30 feet.
Bay Area California limits junk fees: New law blocks fines for declined ATM withdrawals By Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters | December 27, 2024 Newsom also signed another bill addressing overdraft fees.
public safety High surf advisory in place, swimming ‘strongly discouraged’ at SF’s Ocean Beach By Janis Mara, Bay City News | December 27, 2024 National Weather Service warns of dangerous rip currents along the coast through late Sunday afternoon.
Travel Muni offers free rides, extends service hours to help New Year’s revelers celebrate safely By Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News | December 27, 2024 SF fireworks show taking place south of the Ferry Building at midnight on NYE.
Oakland Artistic endeavor: Former Oakland art school to become canvas for mixed-use masterpiece By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | December 25, 2024 A new 448-unit mixed-use development is planned for the former site of the California College of the Arts at Broadway and College Avenue.
Bay Area AG Rob Bonta offers legal support and warns of potential scams targeting immigrants By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | December 24, 2024 “Know Your Immigration Rights” guidance is available in multiple languages at the attorney general’s website.