Piedmont says yes to parcel tax extension By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | June 3, 2026 Voters appear to reject funding measures in two other Alameda County school districts.
Bay Area School’s out, and kids get in free at San Francisco Zoo on weekdays this month By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | June 1, 2026 The free entry offer is for up to five children ages 11 and younger visiting with a paying adult.
Bay Area Homelessness is down in California and across the country, says new federal report By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | May 30, 2026 California was among the five states that reported the largest decreases in homelessness last year.
climate change California overhauls carbon market — critics say it’s a giveaway to oil By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | May 29, 2026 A new program could steer billions of dollars in free pollution permits to oil refineries and other major polluters.
Bay Area Alameda County budget proposal tackles $91.4 million spending gap without layoffs, major service cuts By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 29, 2026 Thursday's presentation was the first time supervisors publicly heard an overview of the new budget proposal.
California The form asked my permission to share my health data. Then it wouldn’t let me say no. By Alex Rosenblat | CalMatters | May 29, 2026 When modern check-in technology refuses to let a patient move forward without agreeing to the notice of privacy practices, is that legal?
Sports County supes approve new term sheet for sale of Oakland Coliseum property By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 28, 2026 The Oakland Acquisition Company has been in discussions to buy the stadium for about five years.
Education National teachers union president calls for screen bans, AI limits in schools By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | May 28, 2026 The plan includes prohibiting AI use by elementary students and chatbots for all students under 16 years of age.
Elections Follow the money: Who’s backing California’s next governor — and why By Jeanne Kuang and Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | May 28, 2026 Billionaires, Big Oil and other interests are spending big to influence the California governor’s race.
Education What would get Gen Z to vote in California’s primary? These candidates are trying By Kahani Malhotra and Chrissa Olson | CalMatters | May 28, 2026 Historical voter turnout data show that voters aged 29 and younger disproportionately sit out primary elections in California compared to the general voting population.
Elections New California law bans law enforcement from interfering in state elections By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | May 27, 2026 Newsom said new legislation would address the “legitimate anxiety” that voters have about the safety and security of California’s elections.