Region
The stories that cross county lines: the regional plans, rivers and decisions that bind Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano.
Monday, October 12, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO
The Bay Area's $1.4 trillion plan for 2050 is final. Here is what it means north of the bay
MTC and ABAG adopted Plan Bay Area 2050+ in March: 35 strategies, 900,000 new households, 1.3 million new jobs, and a 25-year bet on transit, housing and climate resilience.
Diana Cruz, Housing reporter · September 22, 2026
POINT REYES STATION
Point Reyes after the ranches: restoration begins on the land the cattle left
With the deal to end commercial ranching in the national seashore behind it, 2026 has become the year of transition: restoration planning, grazing's end, and open questions about workers and access.
Megan Calloway, Marin County reporter · September 18, 2026
RUSSIAN RIVER
The dams are coming out. Sonoma County is making sure the water keeps flowing
PG&E's surrender of the Potter Valley Project entered federal environmental review in May. Behind it sits a 2025 water agreement meant to protect Russian River supplies when the Eel River dams go.
Anthony Ferraro, Sonoma County reporter · September 15, 2026