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Catch up on Bay Area news today, including calls for Sheriff Corpus to resign, a statewide fuel rule taking effect July 1, a court reporter shortage disrupting justice, and wildfire warnings in Mendocino County.
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Hello, and welcome to Bay City News for Monday, June 30, 2025. Here is a look at some of the top stories from across the region.
The San Mateo County deputy sheriff’s union is calling for Sheriff Christina Corpus to resign immediately. This follows a civil grand jury’s accusation of willful or corrupt misconduct in office, issued last Friday, June 27. The grand jury alleges a conflict of interest and three counts of retaliation. The union stated on Monday, June 30, that Corpus is wasting taxpayer money by refusing to step down. This comes after the Board of Supervisors effectively moved to remove Corpus last week. Corpus denies all allegations and plans to appeal. She is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, July 15.
From that news, we turn to statewide developments. California’s new Low Carbon Fuel Standard takes effect on Tuesday, July 1, despite strong criticism. The revamped rules aim to reduce climate-warming gases and clean the air, but could add five to eight cents per gallon to gas prices, on top of the nine cents from the previous standard. Republicans call it “price gouging,” while the Newsom administration defends it. Democratic lawmakers are proposing a cap on fuel credits to ease potential price spikes. Separately, the state’s gasoline excise tax will also increase by 1.6 cents per gallon on Tuesday, July 1.
Shifting our focus, California faces a severe shortage of certified court reporters, affecting over 1.7 million civil proceedings since 2023. This often leaves cases without written transcripts, making appeals nearly impossible. State law generally bans courtroom recordings when reporters aren’t present. Legal aid groups have petitioned the California Supreme Court to overturn this ban, citing a “two-tiered” justice system. Court reporter unions oppose, arguing for human accuracy and pushing for a legislative bill. Despite high pay and incentives, hundreds of positions remain vacant statewide.
In other developments, Red Flag Warnings are in effect for northeastern Mendocino County due to dry conditions and gusty winds, increasing wildfire danger. The National Weather Service warns of a 20% to 30% chance of thunderstorms, potentially bringing erratic winds up to 50 mph and dry lightning. These factors, combined with low humidity and warm temperatures, create critical fire conditions. The warnings are through Monday, June 30, at 11 p.m., with another warning for Tuesday, July 1. Areas include Covelo, Round Valley, and much of the Mendocino National Forest.
Meanwhile, in Antioch, police fatally shot a man early Monday morning after he allegedly charged at officers with a knife. Police responded at about 7:15 a.m. to a 911 call on the 3800 block of Osprey Drive, where a man reportedly threatened to kill people inside a home. Upon arrival, police said the man ran toward them, armed. Officers fired, and the suspect died at the scene despite immediate aid. The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office will conduct a criminal investigation into the incident.
Finally, some news on education funding. California’s 2025-26 budget largely shields education from significant cuts. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the compromise on Friday, June 27. Public universities avoid deeper reductions, and Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade schools receive substantial one-time funding, ensuring full expansion of Transitional Kindergarten this fall. Accounting measures and a new $1.7 billion dollar block grant help manage a projected drop in school funding. The budget includes new funding for early literacy, math, and $464 million dollars for teacher recruitment programs, while eliminating ethnic studies funding.
And those are some of the top stories we’re following. Thank you for joining us for Bay City News.