Elections Kounalakis becomes latest Democrat to drop run for governor By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 8, 2025 Kounalakis was trailing in polling and fundraising in a crowded field of Democrats seeking to replace Governor Newsom.
California Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift temporary ban on roving immigration stops in L.A. By Wendy Fry and Sergio Olmos | CalMatters | August 7, 2025 Border Patrol Sector Chief says, "There is no sanctuary anywhere
Bay Area ‘No Gracias’: Palo Alto protesters denounce billionaire’s role in DOGE’s sweeping job cuts By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | August 7, 2025 “When we fight, we win,” protesters yelled.
BART More trips, transfers, and transit options — MTC’s Clipper BayPass pilot shows promise By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | August 6, 2025 Phase one of the pilot program ran between August 2022 and the summer of 2024 with over 51,000 participants.
Oakland Remains found in Oakland Estuary identified through DNA match after nearly 17 years By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | August 5, 2025 Esteban Pablo Pablo, 20, had been last seen alive in Alameda County in 2007, a year before his remains were first found in the estuary.
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.