- August 10, 2026
Federal Colorado River Plan Leaves States Guessing Every Two Years
Now, key agreements for managing the river are expiring at the end of this year. These include agreements reached in 2007 that lasted nearly two
‘I’m Ready for Kindergarten’: San Francisco’s Mission Bay Gets First Public School in 20 Years
The new school welcomes its first class of students on Aug. 17. Aug 6, 2026 Updated 4:49 pm PT Principal Monette Benitez cuts the ribbon,
California Democratic Party Endorses Billionaire Tax, Splitting with Newsom
The party narrowly endorsed the billionaire tax measure, which still faces high-profile opposition. How much will it help the Proposition 40 campaign? Aug 3, 2026
East Oakland School Shooting Leaves 1 Student Dead, Another Injured
The campus is operated by Oakland Unified School District as an adult school. Twenty people were at the resource center during the incident. Jul 31,
Voter Suppression Didn’t Start with Trump. A Historian Tracks Its Origins
Historian Carol Anderson walks us through the history of voter suppression in the U.S. to put this moment in context and illustrate how the same
Oakland Tackles Illegal Dumping — With a ‘Party’
The city revived a free event where residents can dispose of large items in an effort to discourage illegal dumping that has plagued the city.
‘Unacceptable’: San Francisco Officials Question Kaiser’s Approach to AI in Mental Health
In a hearing, therapists decried Kaiser’s proposed contract terms during labor negotiations, which they argued would undermine mental health services. The largest health insurer for
Bay Area Soccer Fans Celebrate Spain’s World Cup Win
Fans in San Francisco watched the Spain-Argentina match at Thrive City, ending another World Cup. Jul 19, 2026 Updated 5:18 pm PT Soccer fans cheer
San Francisco Police Recover Body During Search for Sunken Vessel
Three people had been identified as missing after a boat capsized near Alcatraz Tuesday. Jul 16, 2026 Updated 7:48 pm PT A boat carrying 20
ICE Will Pause Construction on Controversial South Bay Detention Facility
The federal government will pause construction on a controversial planned immigration detention facility in South Santa Clara County. Jul 13, 2026 Updated 7:07 pm PT