ballot Short of signatures for fall, organizers target 2026 ballot for tightening transgender rights By John Fensterwald | EdSource | June 6, 2024 Initiative organizers were buoyed by the 400,000 signatures that thousands of volunteers collected.
Housing California’s highest court rejects ‘people as pollution’ argument for UC Berkeley housing By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | June 6, 2024 The California Supreme Court gave the greenlight to build student and homeless housing at People’s Park, ending a years-long legal debate over whether student noise is an environmental pollutant.
crime Ex-SJ professor sentenced to over 5 years in prison for ‘arson spree’ amid 2021 Dixie Fire By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | June 5, 2024 Gary Maynard, 49, has a PhD in sociology and taught criminology at Sonoma State and Santa Clara universities.
Bay Area After year-long closure, Hwy 1 at Paul’s Slide in Big Sur expected to reopen by mid-July By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 4, 2024 But the full length of Highway 1 is not yet open.
Bay Area Alameda County to honor women veterans on June 12 By Exedra Staff | June 4, 2024 The free Women Veterans Recognition Day event is a first for the county.
Bay Area Complex weather pattern to bring notable early-season heatwave across West By Daniel Swain | Weather West | May 31, 2024 Weather wonk Daniel Swain explains what we can expect in June -- heat in most places, but likely relief for the Bay Area in the form of fog.
analysis Future of Stinson Beach at risk: Marin County examines options to combat rising sea levels By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 30, 2024 In recent years, Stinson has experienced more frequent flooding from several atmospheric rivers and storm surges.
Bay Area Judge considers arguments over whether SF obligated to sweep homeless encampments By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | May 28, 2024 Plaintiffs argued the city was allowing a “public nuisance” to be created on its streets.
Elections Supporters aiming to recall Oakland mayor announce progress in signature gathering By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 27, 2024 'Oakland United to Recall Sheng Thao' has collected more than 30,000 signatures on their way to getting the question placed on the November ballot.
Youth Bill to require age verification to visit porn sites pits child safety, free speech advocates By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | May 26, 2024 Bi-partisan lawmakers work together, but "Free Speech Coalition," a porn industry trade group says the law would hurt their business.