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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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Lurie proposes new San Francisco office to coordinate fight against food insecurity

Lurie proposes new San Francisco office to coordinate fight against food insecurity

by Christopher Vinasco, Bay City News July 29, 2026
Sonoma County shines light on hidden toll of caring for loved ones with dementia

Sonoma County shines light on hidden toll of caring for loved ones with dementia

by Viji Sundaram, Bay City News July 24, 2026
While Corte Madera 5th graders teach seniors to play a game, kids learn from them, too

While Corte Madera 5th graders teach seniors to play a game, kids learn from them, too

by Woody Weingarten, Bay City News July 24, 2026July 24, 2026
Half Moon Bay affordable housing for senior farmworkers to go before voters

Half Moon Bay affordable housing for senior farmworkers to go before voters

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News July 22, 2026
Marin community hub in San Rafael to bring healthcare, food assistance under one roof

Marin community hub in San Rafael to bring healthcare, food assistance under one roof

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News July 21, 2026
Solano County sees return of West Nile virus after dead bird found in Vallejo tests positive

Solano County sees return of West Nile virus after dead bird found in Vallejo tests positive

by Griffin Jones, Bay City News July 20, 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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One year after Columbus Park sweep, former residents remain stuck in temporary housing

One year after Columbus Park sweep, former residents remain stuck in temporary housing

by Joyce Chu, San Jose Spotlight July 27, 2026
‘Cost of living is too high’: San Francisco lowers developer requirements to boost affordable housing

‘Cost of living is too high’: San Francisco lowers developer requirements to boost affordable housing

by Adam Sutro, Bay City News July 25, 2026
Both sides gear up for election fight on Half Moon Bay senior farmworker housing

Both sides gear up for election fight on Half Moon Bay senior farmworker housing

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News July 23, 2026
Oakland extends court oversight of local real estate empire’s properties through 2029

Oakland extends court oversight of local real estate empire’s properties through 2029

by Nicole Tingson, Bay City News July 21, 2026
Half Moon Bay City Council to mull fate of senior farmworker housing Tuesday

Half Moon Bay City Council to mull fate of senior farmworker housing Tuesday

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News July 21, 2026
BART station parking lot to return to Berkeley’s historic Black neighborhood

BART station parking lot to return to Berkeley’s historic Black neighborhood

by Josephine Tsai, Bay City News July 17, 2026July 17, 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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Dublin teen’s nonprofit expands worldwide to support neurodivergent children, families

Dublin teen’s nonprofit expands worldwide to support neurodivergent children, families

by Kelcie Lee, Bay City News July 29, 2026
Removal of more toxic waste at former Hunters Point shipyard begins this week

Removal of more toxic waste at former Hunters Point shipyard begins this week

by Lloyd B. Davis, Bay City News July 29, 2026
The heat is on: Bay Area braces for warm weekend; fire danger, beach hazards persist

The heat is on: Bay Area braces for warm weekend; fire danger, beach hazards persist

by Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News July 28, 2026
Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, seeks Bay Area donors

Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, seeks Bay Area donors

by Valerie Conklin, Bay City News July 28, 2026July 28, 2026
SF companies to pay $6.8M to settle Paycheck Protection loan cases, U.S. attorney says

SF companies to pay $6.8M to settle Paycheck Protection loan cases, U.S. attorney says

by Pete Young, Bay City News July 26, 2026
West Nile virus detected in Napa County for first time since 2023

West Nile virus detected in Napa County for first time since 2023

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News July 25, 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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10-year deadline for cleaner wastewater extended by water board for certain projects

10-year deadline for cleaner wastewater extended by water board for certain projects

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News July 28, 2026
Mines Fire in Santa Clara County expands to 283 acres; Cal Fire says blaze 25% contained

Mines Fire in Santa Clara County expands to 283 acres; Cal Fire says blaze 25% contained

by Katy St. Clair, Bay City News July 27, 2026July 27, 2026
Vallejo businesses can request free graffiti removal service under new city program

Vallejo businesses can request free graffiti removal service under new city program

by Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News July 27, 2026
27,000-acre blaze: San Francisco, Alameda County firefighters dispatched to nation’s highest-priority wildfire

27,000-acre blaze: San Francisco, Alameda County firefighters dispatched to nation’s highest-priority wildfire

by Pete Young, Bay City News July 25, 2026
SF Zoo welcomes four Chilean flamingo chicks, first hatchings in nearly a decade

SF Zoo welcomes four Chilean flamingo chicks, first hatchings in nearly a decade

by Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News July 24, 2026
Historic railroad trestle stands in the way of completing San Jose’s Five Wounds Trail

Historic railroad trestle stands in the way of completing San Jose’s Five Wounds Trail

by Keith Menconi, San Jose Spotlight July 23, 2026

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