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Two teens. One Fairfield police officer. In July 2025, Officer Bianca Camacho was filmed forcefully pulling then-teen Myah Hamilton from her vehicle during a traffic stop. Last month...

Inside a Berkeley robotics showcase, students and tech leaders explored machines designed to assist, interact and maybe one day become part of everyday life. 🤖 #Berkeley #Robotics #STEMEducation 🔗 localnewsmatters.org/2026/05/25/b...

Around 80 people took part in a symbolic “die-in” in East Oakland last week to protest proposed federal health care cuts. The demonstration, led by health care workers and activist groups, also backed a proposed California billionaire tax to help fund the state’s health care system.

On Monday, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office opened its new RESET Center as a jail alternative for people arrested for public drug use or intoxication, aiming to connect them with treatment services. 🔗 localnewsmatters.org/2026/05/02/s...

Turbidity currents could be a potential solution to restore wetlands in Marin County. Read more at localnewsmatters.org/2026/04/03/h... #environment #wetland #marin #bayarea

As the 12 ranches at the Point Reyes National Seashore wind up their operations, the future of the displaced ranch workers remains uncertain. But how did we get here? For Pt. 2 of Into the Reporter's Notebook, photojournalist George Alfaro dives into his reporting to break it down for you...

At the Point Reyes National Seashore, an environmental crisis has created a housing emergency for migrant ranch workers. BCN reporter Ruth Dusseault breaks it down for you as she takes us Into The Reporter's Notebook... #marin #pointreyes #housing #environment

Three horses were sworn into the San Francisco Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit last week. #sanfrancisco #horse #animal #bayarea

At a sensory orientation in Oakland, BART staff demonstrated how blind and low-vision riders can use accessibility features on the transit system's platforms and in trains.

On Tuesday, the San Francisco Zoo offered horse therapy to visitors as part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week — take a look! #animals #therapy #wellness #horse #sanfrancisco #neurodiversity

Scenes from Thursday's rally to celebrate Alysa Liu's Olympic gold! #alysaliu #figureskating #bayarea #oaklandpride

At a "last chance picket" at UC Berkeley, academic workers showed their willingness to strike if they don't get a fair contract.

On Tuesday night, the Oakley City Council meeting saw a passionate debate about the Bridgehead Industrial Project.

The Marin TRUTH Act Forum held on Tuesday revealed how a blue county responds to national ICE crackdown.

On Tuesday, doctors at the Sutter Health CPMC unveiled a new robotic surgical system called the Da Vinci 5. Read more at localnewsmatters.org/2026/03/11/s... #medicine #sanfrancisco #publichealth #cancer #healthcare

Scenes from the memorial for civil rights leader and activist Jesse L. Jackson Sr., held in Oakland on Friday. #oakland #activism #civilrights #socialjustice

The Oakland Education Association, a union representing 3000 teachers, rallied at Lake Merritt on Wednesday to demand a fair contract and a student-centered budget from OUSD. #teachers #oakland #ousd #education #protest

Amid persistent showers, hundreds of San Franciscans gathered in Chinatown to ring in the Lunar New Year on Tuesday. #AAPI #ChineseAmericanHeritage #lunarnewyear #chinatown #sanfrancisco #chinesenewyear

On Thursday, Mayor Adena Ishii unveiled the refurbished sidewalk clock in Berkeley. The historic clock has stood at the same spot for more than a century, and used to be a landmark in the bustling downtown! #history #berkeley #bayarea #infrastructure

California is rapidly expanding renewable energy, and geothermal energy producers are eyeing parts of Mendocino County for potential projects. 🌋⚡ We brought your questions to the experts, here's Part 2 of Geothermal Energy 101! @inn.org #geothermal #environment #california #climatechange #policy

California is rapidly expanding renewable energy — and geothermal energy producers are eyeing parts of Mendocino County for potential projects. 🌋⚡ We brought your burning questions to the experts. @inn.org Stay tuned for part 2! #geothermal #environment #california #climatechange #policy #energy

On Monday, residents of Marin City gathered at the Manzanita Center Gymnasium to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The theme of the event was "Crafting A New Blueprint for Justice" and featured speeches by local community leaders, youth performances, live music, and dancing.

Over the weekend, a series of king tides and winter storms exceeded predictions and caused widespread flooding in Marin County. Congressman Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, visited some of the hardest-hit areas with local leaders vowing to seek federal funding for long-term infrastructure upgrades.

On Monday, San Francisco gay rights activists and city leaders commemorated World AIDS Day at the National AIDS Memorial Grove, the country’s only memorial dedicated to the thousands who lost their lives to the disease.

This holiday season, take home a furry friend along with your shopping 🐾 SF SPCA and Macy’s are partnering up again for holiday windows, a pet adoption drive at Macy’s Union Square location. Over 39 years, this initiative has found a home for 10,000 animals. (1/2)