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The Big Issues: Housing, Health, Environment and Aging

Aging & Longevity in the Bay Area

With California’s senior population expected to grow by two-thirds in the next two decades, one of the biggest questions is how prepared the state is to meet that challenge. Stay up to date with the latest stories regarding aging in the Bay Area.

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‘A clear path to stability’: SF will add 90 beds to address behavioral, mental health issues

‘A clear path to stability’: SF will add 90 beds to address behavioral, mental health issues

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News December 18, 2025
Before there was a California: Marin County marks 175 years with holiday lights spectacle

Before there was a California: Marin County marks 175 years with holiday lights spectacle

by George Alfaro, Bay City News December 18, 2025
Sunset District supervisor pushes for review of parking losses hampering residents, shops

Sunset District supervisor pushes for review of parking losses hampering residents, shops

by Alise Maripuu, Bay City News December 18, 2025
‘We are in a moment’: Staffing shortages slow patient care, Santa Clara County nurses warn

‘We are in a moment’: Staffing shortages slow patient care, Santa Clara County nurses warn

by Joyce Chu, San Jose Spotlight December 17, 2025
San Jose Viet Museum faces Dec. 31 deadline as leadership feud leaves future in limbo

San Jose Viet Museum faces Dec. 31 deadline as leadership feud leaves future in limbo

by Brandon Pho, San Jose Spotlight December 16, 2025
San Francisco honors late Mayor Ed Lee for steady leadership through boom and bust

San Francisco honors late Mayor Ed Lee for steady leadership through boom and bust

by Alise Maripuu, Bay City News December 16, 2025

Housing & Homelessness

Housing and homelessness are acute challenges for the pricey Bay Area. Our coverage touches on the affordability issues that make finding shelter such a complicated problem for so many.

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Faster, cheaper homes: Alameda County taps Oakland firm to advance SHIFT housing pilot

Faster, cheaper homes: Alameda County taps Oakland firm to advance SHIFT housing pilot

by Kiley Russell, Bay City News December 16, 2025
Public comment opens on Marin County’s largest housing development project in years

Public comment opens on Marin County’s largest housing development project in years

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News December 15, 2025
Marin planners order deeper environmental review for contested Lucas Valley housing

Marin planners order deeper environmental review for contested Lucas Valley housing

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News December 14, 2025
San Mateo County seeks volunteers for January Point-in-Time homeless count

San Mateo County seeks volunteers for January Point-in-Time homeless count

by Katy St. Clair, Bay City News December 11, 2025
Homelessness no longer top issue as ‘very concerned’ Bay Area residents fall to 28%

Homelessness no longer top issue as ‘very concerned’ Bay Area residents fall to 28%

by Joyce Chu, San Jose Spotlight December 9, 2025
Sen. Adam Schiff announces new Housing BOOM legislation at development site in SF

Sen. Adam Schiff announces new Housing BOOM legislation at development site in SF

by Alise Maripuu, Bay City News December 9, 2025

Public Health

Providing information to help you navigate all things health in the Bay Area. From navigating the latest public health news to updates on legislation affecting healthcare resources, we have what you need to stay informed and stay healthy.

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Underage drinking crackdown: Five Bay Area cities, Lodi get state grants for enforcement
Supported by Bay City News Foundation

Underage drinking crackdown: Five Bay Area cities, Lodi get state grants for enforcement

Supported by Bay City News Foundation by Katy St. Clair, Bay City News December 18, 2025
Mayor Lurie launches citywide street safety plan to protect SF pedestrians and cyclists

Mayor Lurie launches citywide street safety plan to protect SF pedestrians and cyclists

by Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News December 16, 2025
Bay Area veterans, local leaders urge feds to preserve planned VA clinic at Alameda Point

Bay Area veterans, local leaders urge feds to preserve planned VA clinic at Alameda Point

by Kiley Russell, Bay City News December 15, 2025December 16, 2025
Fungal forests: New study reveals the fatal impacts of climate change on East Bay trees

Fungal forests: New study reveals the fatal impacts of climate change on East Bay trees

by Westley Burnham, Contra Costa Youth Journalism December 15, 2025
‘There’s not much food for them’: Hunger is squeezing students — and it could get worse

‘There’s not much food for them’: Hunger is squeezing students — and it could get worse

by Emma Gallegos, EdSource December 13, 2025
NTSB probes cause of gas line explosion that destroyed home in unincorporated Hayward

NTSB probes cause of gas line explosion that destroyed home in unincorporated Hayward

by Kiley Russell, Bay City News December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Environment

From climate policy and conservation efforts to local wildlife, air quality, and access to open space- we bring you stories about how people, nature, and communities intersect in the Bay Area.

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San Francisco supervisors restrict DoorDash from delivery drone testing within city limits

San Francisco supervisors restrict DoorDash from delivery drone testing within city limits

by Alise Maripuu, Bay City News December 17, 2025
San Mateo County commits $3 million toward Pescadero microgrid to curb chronic outages

San Mateo County commits $3 million toward Pescadero microgrid to curb chronic outages

by Alise Maripuu, Bay City News December 17, 2025
East Bay park district acquires 190 acres near Concord, expanding regional open space

East Bay park district acquires 190 acres near Concord, expanding regional open space

by Nicole Tingson, Bay City News December 16, 2025
Air Force technicians safely disarm WWII-era practice bomb discovered near Gualala

Air Force technicians safely disarm WWII-era practice bomb discovered near Gualala

by Sarah Stierch, Bay City News December 15, 2025
Ukiah public workshop explores downtown renovations, preservation of pistache trees

Ukiah public workshop explores downtown renovations, preservation of pistache trees

by Sydney Fishman, Bay City News December 12, 2025
Juvenile coho salmon found in Mendocino County creek after 30-year absence

Juvenile coho salmon found in Mendocino County creek after 30-year absence

by Sarah Stierch, Bay City News December 12, 2025

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