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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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Her $3,000 procedure became a $6,000 bill as healthcare companies consolidate

Her $3,000 procedure became a $6,000 bill as healthcare companies consolidate

by Elisabeth Rosenthal, KFF Health News September 11, 2026
Decades after 9/11, first responders deal with effects of PTSD and toxic dust on brain aging

Decades after 9/11, first responders deal with effects of PTSD and toxic dust on brain aging

by Roberto Lucchini, for The Conversation September 10, 2026
From the Lord’s house to your house: Church grounds make way for Berkeley apartments

From the Lord’s house to your house: Church grounds make way for Berkeley apartments

by Vi Nguyen and Henry Huffaker, for The Daily Californian and Contra Costa Youth Journalism September 10, 2026
SF State’s first woman president retiring next summer after 8 years with university

SF State’s first woman president retiring next summer after 8 years with university

by Dan McMenamin, Bay City News September 9, 2026
‘Senseless, horrible’: Richmond police arrest suspect in deadly hit-and-run of 81-year-old

‘Senseless, horrible’: Richmond police arrest suspect in deadly hit-and-run of 81-year-old

by Griffin Jones, Bay City News September 1, 2026
Why car crashes are more dangerous — and more often deadly — for older pedestrians

Why car crashes are more dangerous — and more often deadly — for older pedestrians

by Paula Span, for KFF Health News September 1, 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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Lurie unveils package of SF renter protections to curb evictions, rent hikes

Lurie unveils package of SF renter protections to curb evictions, rent hikes

by Nicole Tingson, Bay City News September 14, 2026
Former South San Jose school campus set for 80-home development

Former South San Jose school campus set for 80-home development

by Lorraine Gabbert, San Jose Spotlight September 12, 2026
A community grew under an Oakland freeway — now a construction project may scatter it

A community grew under an Oakland freeway — now a construction project may scatter it

by Christopher Vinasco-Gomez, Bay City News September 11, 2026
West Marin Coast Guard housing site receives final funds for renovation

West Marin Coast Guard housing site receives final funds for renovation

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News September 11, 2026
San Francisco ties homelessness contracts to results as service providers worry about cuts

San Francisco ties homelessness contracts to results as service providers worry about cuts

by Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News September 6, 2026
Marin County’s homelessness rises slightly as chronic homelessness doubles

Marin County’s homelessness rises slightly as chronic homelessness doubles

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News September 4, 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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USDA provides $4M to fight invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter in California

USDA provides $4M to fight invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter in California

by Nicole Tingson, Bay City News September 14, 2026
What parents should know about teens’ reliance on AI for mental health support

What parents should know about teens’ reliance on AI for mental health support

by Mallika Seshadri and Vani Sanganeria, EdSource September 12, 2026
‘I’m listening hard’: Teens turn to AI chatbots for support as mental health care falls short

‘I’m listening hard’: Teens turn to AI chatbots for support as mental health care falls short

by Mallika Seshadri, EdSource September 9, 2026
Monterey County Government Center closure extended through Friday for sewer problems

Monterey County Government Center closure extended through Friday for sewer problems

by Dan McMenamin, Bay City News September 8, 2026
14 people require ambulances after San Jose Discovery Meadow concert

14 people require ambulances after San Jose Discovery Meadow concert

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News September 5, 2026September 5, 2026
Regional Medical Center adds more emergency beds as demand grows

Regional Medical Center adds more emergency beds as demand grows

by Joyce Chu, San Jose Spotlight September 5, 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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Valley Water taps longtime employee as new CEO at $506,789 a year in leadership shakeup

Valley Water taps longtime employee as new CEO at $506,789 a year in leadership shakeup

by Maryanne Casas-Perez, San Jose Spotlight September 14, 2026
Oakland launches drones to identify trash on streets

Oakland launches drones to identify trash on streets

by Tanay Gokhale September 12, 2026
Gilroy to consider moratorium on new data centers amid concerns over Amazon project

Gilroy to consider moratorium on new data centers amid concerns over Amazon project

by Adam Sutro, Bay City News September 11, 2026
Spare the air: Bay Area faces heat, unhealthy air and coastal flooding through Thursday

Spare the air: Bay Area faces heat, unhealthy air and coastal flooding through Thursday

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News September 9, 2026
Fact check: Is Sam Altman right that almonds use more water than ChatGPT queries?

Fact check: Is Sam Altman right that almonds use more water than ChatGPT queries?

by Rachel Becker, CalMatters September 8, 2026
California bills would set first-of-their-kind standards for wildfire smoke damage

California bills would set first-of-their-kind standards for wildfire smoke damage

by Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters September 8, 2026

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