budget More pain ahead: Oakland leaders get grim news on city’s looming $80M budget deficit By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 23, 2024 The city is facing millions of dollars in potential service cuts as part of its ongoing structural budget deficit.
public safety Prescribed burns in North Bay planned this week; trail closures, smoke warnings expected By Jerome Sagcal | Bay City News | October 22, 2024 If you see or smell smoke near the area of the burn operations, officials advise there is no need to call 911.
California The Tunnel Vision: A look at California’s $20B plan to solve to the state’s water crisis By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | October 22, 2024 Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal for a 45-mile underground tube would tap fresh water from its source in the north and carry it beneath a vast wetland to users in the south.
Bay Area AC Transit realigns bus routes, introduces new services without increasing costs By Pete Young, Bay City News | October 15, 2024 New service to Chabot Space & Science Center, Roberts Regional Recreation Area, Redwood Regional Park, and Joaquin Miller Park.
Bay Area San Francisco transit system’s post-pandemic ridership exceeds 500K, highest since 2020 By Pete Young, Bay City News | October 15, 2024 Boost for buses and light rail in the city.
gavin newsom Californians: Here’s why your housing costs are so high in 2024 By Ben Christopher and Manuela Tobias | CalMatters | October 15, 2024 Breaking down one of California’s most vexing issues.
events Defending champ’s 2,471-pound pumpkin takes top prize at Half Moon Bay weigh-off By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | October 14, 2024 You can check out the giant gourd at the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival this weekend.
Bay Area Bay Area nonprofit acquires 750 acres of land to expand 2 state natural reserves By Sarah Stierch, Bay City News | October 14, 2024 Save the Redwoods League acquires land in Sonoma and Mendocino counties.
animals California considers endangered status for western burrowing owls amid rapid decline By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | October 11, 2024 The Bay Area is one of the primary nesting zones for the small owls.
public safety Invasive mosquito not seen in Alameda County for 10 years found in Pleasanton By Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News | October 11, 2024 The mosquito can spread diseases like dengue, Zika, and yellow fever.