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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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New annex brings services to Southern Marin residents, eliminating Civic Center trips

New annex brings services to Southern Marin residents, eliminating Civic Center trips

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News June 14, 2026
Pinole’s Holly Reese, 64, is ready to reclaim push-up world record

Pinole’s Holly Reese, 64, is ready to reclaim push-up world record

by JL Odom, Bay City News June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Cashing in on longevity: Investors weigh risk, reward in multi-billion-dollar aging economy

Cashing in on longevity: Investors weigh risk, reward in multi-billion-dollar aging economy

by George Anders, Stanford Center on Longevity June 5, 2026
Newly opened Palo Alto community center gives seniors, teens new gathering place

Newly opened Palo Alto community center gives seniors, teens new gathering place

by Kelcie Lee, Bay City News June 4, 2026
Santa Rosa nonprofit ordered to pay $6M for in-home caregiver’s alleged abuse

Santa Rosa nonprofit ordered to pay $6M for in-home caregiver’s alleged abuse

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News June 4, 2026
Behind every meal, a bigger need: Huffman rides with Vivalon to spotlight senior hunger

Behind every meal, a bigger need: Huffman rides with Vivalon to spotlight senior hunger

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News June 2, 2026

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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‘Somewhere that feels like home’: SF’s Project Restore shelters women crime victims

‘Somewhere that feels like home’: SF’s Project Restore shelters women crime victims

by Alise Maripuu, Bay City News June 12, 2026
Contra Costa sees homeless population rise by 7% in annual count, reaching 2,260 people

Contra Costa sees homeless population rise by 7% in annual count, reaching 2,260 people

by Kelcie Lee, Bay City News June 11, 2026
Marin County supervisors approve 337-home redevelopment of former seminary property

Marin County supervisors approve 337-home redevelopment of former seminary property

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News June 10, 2026
More Santa Clara County renters gain protection under expanded eviction rules

More Santa Clara County renters gain protection under expanded eviction rules

by Brandon Pho, San Jose Spotlight June 9, 2026
Marin County supervisors consider $903M budget amid safety-net funding concerns

Marin County supervisors consider $903M budget amid safety-net funding concerns

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News June 9, 2026
Santa Clara County leaders demand state aid to soften blow from federal health care cuts

Santa Clara County leaders demand state aid to soften blow from federal health care cuts

by Joyce Chu, San Jose Spotlight June 8, 2026

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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Kids increasingly turn to AI before adults for help with school and life, study finds

Kids increasingly turn to AI before adults for help with school and life, study finds

by Vani Sanganeria, EdSource June 13, 2026
‘Remembrance work is future work’: Gilead commits $3M for HIV/AIDS education and preservation

‘Remembrance work is future work’: Gilead commits $3M for HIV/AIDS education and preservation

by Andres Jimenez Larios June 12, 2026
MAHA’s treatments for autism: camel’s milk, stem cell injections — and spelling therapy

MAHA’s treatments for autism: camel’s milk, stem cell injections — and spelling therapy

by Arthur Allen, KFF Health News June 11, 2026
San Francisco water report: No PFAS detected; all state, federal standards met

San Francisco water report: No PFAS detected; all state, federal standards met

by Kelcie Lee, Bay City News June 10, 2026
Mental health advocates push Santa Clara County to maintain suicide prevention team

Mental health advocates push Santa Clara County to maintain suicide prevention team

by B. Sakura Cannestra, Bay City News June 9, 2026
UCSF study links tobacco industry to development of ultra-processed foods

UCSF study links tobacco industry to development of ultra-processed foods

by Valerie Conklin, Bay City News June 6, 2026

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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Shortages create fertile ground for compost as farmers look for affordable alternatives

Shortages create fertile ground for compost as farmers look for affordable alternatives

by Glen Martin, Bay City News June 14, 2026
Charlie Harris’ book Mendo explores Mendocino County’s pot boom and bust

Charlie Harris’ book Mendo explores Mendocino County’s pot boom and bust

by Lin Due, Bay City News June 13, 2026June 13, 2026
Expansion of American Canyon city limits takes shape, sees some opposition

Expansion of American Canyon city limits takes shape, sees some opposition

by Griffin Jones, Bay City News June 13, 2026June 13, 2026
Bridge collapses under vehicle near Covelo

Bridge collapses under vehicle near Covelo

by Roger Coryell, Bay City News June 13, 2026June 13, 2026
Construction crews begin emergency work to stabilize damaged Pacifica Municipal Pier

Construction crews begin emergency work to stabilize damaged Pacifica Municipal Pier

by Kelcie Lee, Bay City News June 12, 2026
Oakland secures $9.3M in investment to bolster illegal dumping crackdown

Oakland secures $9.3M in investment to bolster illegal dumping crackdown

by Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News June 12, 2026

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