Bay Area California housing politics enters uncharted waters By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | February 3, 2023 Many Bay Area cities failed to meet the state's Wednesday deadline to submit housing element plans. Piedmont's submission is under review now.
gavin newsom Relief for California’s gas price pains By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | February 2, 2023 Natural gas prices have soared in the Golden State even as prices nationally have fallen.
Climate Why California’s eco-friendly, tax-the-rich electorate killed Prop. 30 By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | November 10, 2022 The ballot measure also was complicated and divided Democrats, a recipe for failure.
gavin newsom California’s newest housing law By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 23, 2022 Lifting parking allocation requirements for some new developments is "a win-win," Gov. Newsom said.
climate change Newsom’s California economic forecast: veto message edition By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 20, 2022 "It is important to remain disciplined," the governor said.
California The new face of ‘No on 30’ is Gavin Newsom By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 13, 2022 Adopting the governor’s face as a campaign logo is a calculated political move for opponents of the climate tax measure.
Bay Area Will California tax Biden student debt relief? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 12, 2022 It’s unclear if current state law requires Californians to pay income tax on cleared loan debt.
guns Misfire: Behind the California concealed carry bill’s big fail By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 2, 2022 Supporters gambled with a proposal that required two-thirds approval.
guns Supreme Court ruling puts target on California gun laws By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | June 23, 2022 A U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning a strict New York law on who can carry concealed weapons will likely lead to a challenge of California gun laws.
Bay Area Topsy-turvy top-two: Is California’s primary system keeping its promises? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | June 13, 2022 After 10 years, the top-two California primary system is under fire again, but the problems may have more to do with political gamesmanship.