Playground Horror Spurs Marin Parents' Gate-Safety Crusade
The ICC approved model-code changes that extend ASTM gate-safety standards to manual sliding and swing gates after a Marin child's 2019 death. Advocates say simple fixes could save lives.
Santa Rosa Activist Says North Bay Organizing Project Tried to Shut Her Up
Adina Flores' June 17 post accuses the North Bay Organizing Project of retaliation and financial misconduct and spotlights the group's close ties to Santa Rosa schools.
Berkeley Swim Bullying Lawsuit Makes A Big Splash Back In Court
An appellate panel sent back a bullying lawsuit by former Cal swimmers, ruling the delayed‑discovery rule could toll claims once thought time‑barred. The case returns to Alameda County for factfinding.
Homers Gone Wild: Oakland Ballers Face West Oakland Lawsuit Over Flying Baseballs
A West Oakland landlord says years of home runs and foul balls from Raimondi Park have damaged a nearby building and has sued the Oakland Ballers for six-figure repairs. The case could force changes at the small urban ballpark.
East Palo Alto Food Charity Rocked After Tax Forms Flag $1 Million In ‘Personal’ Payouts
Federal tax filings show Ecumenical Hunger Program recorded more than $1 million in payments marked 'personal expenses,' prompting expert concern and a board review. Donors and clients say they want answers.
Booths, Bucks And Bangs: San Bruno Fireworks Fight Flares Up
San Bruno residents and nonprofit groups clashed at a City Council meeting as officials consider a ballot measure to ban safe-and-sane fireworks amid rising enforcement costs.
California’s Workforce Pell Rush Already Running Late For 2026 Launch
State officials warn students may not see new Workforce Pell grants when the federal program starts July 1 as California builds the systems and data agreements needed to deliver payments.
‘Buy A Mirror’: UCLA’s AI Crackdown Has Students Lawyered Up
Students at UCLA and other UC campuses report invasive proctoring — mirrors, monitored desks and oral exams — while false AI‑cheating accusations rise. Experts urge assessment reform.












