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Federal Fraud Enforcement expands to Bay Area to target health care fraud

By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | May 1, 2026

In the Bay Area, fraud in the health care technology and biotech sectors has been a prominent issue, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California.

One school, 9 students. CA pays over $100,000 per kid to keep small schools open

By Carolyn Jones | Calmatters

Oakland voters asked to approve new parcel tax, small business tax holiday on June ballot

By Kiley Russell, Bay City News

Report: Quality trailing expansion of early education in California

By Betty Márquez Rosales And Mallika Seshadri

Alameda County Taxpayers Association lawsuit alleges city-union conspiracy on tax measure

By Kiley Russell, Bay City News

featured

Musk v. Altman — Day 4: Cross-exam of Musk ends as lawyers press his timeline, motives

By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | April 30, 2026

The high profile case is being heard in federal court in Oakland. The trial starts again on Monday.

featured

Musk v. Altman — Day 3: Back on stand, Musk spars with lawyers during cross-examination

By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | April 30, 2026

Musk recounts his role in formation of OpenAI.

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Musk v. Altman — Day 2: Musk takes stand after lawyers give fiery opening statements

By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | April 30, 2026

U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presided over a courtroom packed with lawyers, press and curious members of the public.

Bay Area

Traffic safety advocates hail automated speed cameras in SF 1 year into 5-year pilot

By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | April 30, 2026

City says cameras led to an 80 percent reduction in speeders going more than 10 mph over the limit where cameras are located.

Bay Area

Supreme Court ruling on voting won’t change California districts, but could hurt Democrats

By Nigel Duara and Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | April 29, 2026

The law in California was primarily used to help Latinos gain political representation.

Bay Area

How tariffs and war are hurting California small businesses

By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | April 29, 2026

Higher prices hit small businesses — defined as those with fewer than 500 employees — harder than big ones, and some wonder how long they can survive.

health

Sham hospice schemes are bilking Medicare — and harming California seniors

By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | April 29, 2026

Fraud ranges from providers knowingly overbilling Medicare and Medi-Cal to more elaborate schemes.

Around Town

Tess English selected as new Piedmont Council scout executive

By Exedra Staff and Scouting America | April 28, 2026

English joins scouting in Piedmont after leadership roles in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Arizona.

public safety

BART seeks applicants for Police Civilian Review Board

By Pete Young, Bay City News | April 28, 2026

Prospects must live in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco or San Mateo counties.

Education

Voters to decide fate of $8M annual parcel tax for Peralta Community College District

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 28, 2026

Funds raised through Measure A are earmarked for academic classes, student services, and job training.