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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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Steep rent increases threaten to displace American Canyon mobile home residents

Steep rent increases threaten to displace American Canyon mobile home residents

by Griffin Jones, Bay City News July 6, 2026
Berkeley Meals on wheels seeking volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors

Berkeley Meals on wheels seeking volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors

by Nicole Tingson, Bay City News July 6, 2026
Sonoma Water General Manager Grant Davis to retire in August after 19 years with district

Sonoma Water General Manager Grant Davis to retire in August after 19 years with district

by Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News June 30, 2026
California Indigenous communities reclaim languages — and connections to their past

California Indigenous communities reclaim languages — and connections to their past

by Allison Herrera, Bay City News June 29, 2026
New Medicare AI approval program brings errors, delays for patients and doctors

New Medicare AI approval program brings errors, delays for patients and doctors

by Darius Tahir, KFF Health News June 25, 2026
New QR code scam targeting PG&E customers costs Bay Area victims more than $211,000

New QR code scam targeting PG&E customers costs Bay Area victims more than $211,000

by Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News June 24, 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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Supreme Court ruling gives San Jose broader power to penalize homeless people

Supreme Court ruling gives San Jose broader power to penalize homeless people

by Joyce Chu, San Jose Spotlight July 6, 2026
Property values in Sonoma County hit all-time high of more than $130 billion

Property values in Sonoma County hit all-time high of more than $130 billion

by Josephine Tsai, Bay City News July 4, 2026
Built by students in a parking lot, Novato ADU brings security to older homeowner

Built by students in a parking lot, Novato ADU brings security to older homeowner

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News July 3, 2026
Affordable housing ballot measure proponents submit signatures at SF City Hall

Affordable housing ballot measure proponents submit signatures at SF City Hall

by Kayla Chan, Bay City News July 3, 2026July 6, 2026
State pulls Brisbane’s housing certification after missed key deadline

State pulls Brisbane’s housing certification after missed key deadline

by Kelcie Lee, Bay City News July 2, 2026July 3, 2026
California Forever enlists Democratic insiders in renewed push to build Solano County city

California Forever enlists Democratic insiders in renewed push to build Solano County city

by Kate Wolffe and Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters July 1, 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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SF telehealth company agrees to pay $3.3M in fraud settlement; billing practices challenged

SF telehealth company agrees to pay $3.3M in fraud settlement; billing practices challenged

by Kiley Russell, Bay City News July 6, 2026
Earthy taste, smell in Tri-Valley tap water caused by harmless seasonal compound

Earthy taste, smell in Tri-Valley tap water caused by harmless seasonal compound

by Nicole Tingson, Bay City News July 6, 2026
Crow infected with West Nile virus found in El Cerrito

Crow infected with West Nile virus found in El Cerrito

by Kathleen Kirkwood July 3, 2026
Judge sides with Santa Cruz in challenge to sugary drink tax measure

Judge sides with Santa Cruz in challenge to sugary drink tax measure

by Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News July 3, 2026
Silicon Valley nonprofits partner to provide 2,000 more meals each month

Silicon Valley nonprofits partner to provide 2,000 more meals each month

by Joyce Chu, San Jose Spotlight July 2, 2026July 2, 2026
Antioch to begin mosquito reduction plan using treated male mosquitoes in July

Antioch to begin mosquito reduction plan using treated male mosquitoes in July

by Pete Young, Bay City News June 29, 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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It’s free to visit charming Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross

It’s free to visit charming Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross

by Larry Sokoloff, Bay City News July 6, 2026July 6, 2026
Northern California firefighters heading to Colorado wildfire

Northern California firefighters heading to Colorado wildfire

by Pete Young, Bay City News July 4, 2026July 4, 2026
Newsom signs Bay Area senator’s bill to expand California’s use of hydrogen energy

Newsom signs Bay Area senator’s bill to expand California’s use of hydrogen energy

by Adam Sutro, Bay City News July 1, 2026
Former chief of Laurene Powell Jobs climate fund president named to state water board

Former chief of Laurene Powell Jobs climate fund president named to state water board

by Pete Young, Bay City News June 30, 2026June 30, 2026
Lake County emerges as promising target in race to tap naturally occurring hydrogen

Lake County emerges as promising target in race to tap naturally occurring hydrogen

by Roger Coryell, Bay City News June 29, 2026
$4M grant to help complete India Basin Shoreline Park in San Francisco

$4M grant to help complete India Basin Shoreline Park in San Francisco

by Kayla Chan, Bay City News June 29, 2026

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