Another Spare the Air Alert Issued for Saturday
Hot weather expected to continue into the weekend has prompted the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to issue another Spare the Air alert for Saturday....
21
Jul
15
Jul
Where to Find Cooling Centers Amid Weekend Heat Wave
Cooling centers are opening around the Bay Area, including two in Antioch, amid an excessive heat warning issued for Saturday and Sunday....
15
Jul
Another Spare the Air Alert Issued for Saturday
A Spare the Air alert has been extended to Saturday as hot temperatures are expected to combine with vehicle exhaust to create unhealthy amounts of smog....
13
Jul
Spare the Air Alert Issued for Friday Due to Smog
With hot weather and vehicle exhaust expected to create unhealthy air conditions, people are advised to limit driving and exercising outdoors....
30
Jun
Local, National Reactions to Supreme Court Decision on LGBTQ Discrimination
The U.S. Supreme Court's on Friday ruled 6-3 that a web designer in Colorado had the right to discriminate against same-sex couples, citing free speech....
29
Jun
Gov. Gavin Newsom Announces 4 Judicial Appointments in Greater Bay Area
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the appointment of 15 superior court judges, including one in Contra Costa County and three others in the greater Bay Area....
25
Jun
EdSource: ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Approaching for 4 Bay Area School Districts as Costs Soar and Enrollment Falls
Declining enrollment, expiring Covid funds, inflation and ballooning staff costs have combined to lead some districts to make painful budget cuts....
24
Jun
Governor, Elected Officials Speak on 1-Year Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Overturning
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Bay Area elected officials spoke out on Saturday marking the one-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade....
19
Jun
Medical Respite Care Is Eluding Bay Area’s Black Population
Black people in the Bay Area are two times less likely to access medical respite care in their lifetime as compared to white and Latinx people....
18
Jun
Bay Area Cities, Counties Could Advance Equity With $1B in Unspent Federal Relief
About $1 billion of largely discretionary money from the American Rescue Plan Act was still uncommitted to Bay Area projects in December....
12
Jun
Panel Outlines Strategies for Battling Hate, Hate Crimes
A panel offered a wealth of insight and advice on battling hate crimes during a presentation May 18 titled "Standing Up to Hate Crimes in California."...
09
Jun
BART Board Approves Parking, Fare Increases
The average fare is set to go up 23 cents after the BART Board of Directors approved rate hikes on fares and parking fees....
05
Jun
BART Seeks Out New Task Force Members to Make Service Accessible for Seniors, People With Disabilities
The BART Accessibility Task Force, which advocates for senior and disabled riders and advises the BART board of directors, is looking for new members....
04
Jun
East Bay Workers Faced Economic Challenges Pre-Pandemic, New Report Shows
Low wages, poverty, a lack of self-sufficiency and high housing costs were among the most prominent issues for workers in the East Bay prior to the pandemic....
31
May
Transit Policymakers Urge More Public Transit Funding From the State
Public transportation advocates and policymakers say more funding is needed to avoid major service cuts, which could harm the environment and social justice....
