The Blotter | Resident accuses housecleaner of theft By Damin Esper | January 27, 2026 No evidence found to back up accusation.
Education Trans youth still have a safe haven in California, but that could change By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | January 23, 2026 Lawsuits and Trump administration policy changes targeting trans youth could put some California policies in jeopardy.
climate change Newsom wants $200M to fix EV slump but experts say it’s not enough By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | January 23, 2026 Newsom’s proposal would reach only a fraction of buyers amid a slowing market.
California California’s newest ICE center has 1,400 detainees. What Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla saw there By Wendy Fry | CalMatters | January 20, 2026 The newest and largest ICE detention center in the state is a former prison in Kern County.
Bay Area Blue Angels touch down to prepare for SF Fleet Week By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | January 19, 2026 Ticket sales for the popular annual event open February 16.
Bay Area Building homes is a top priority for California Democrats again this year. Voters could get a say By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | January 18, 2026 A proposed bond measure would allocate $7 billion toward rental housing, wildfire protection, and assistance for low-income home buyers.
Bay Area ‘We want to change behavior’: Oakland speed cameras go live as 5-year safety pilot begins By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 18, 2026 The cameras have been installed in the 8% of the city’s streets that account for 60% of its severe and fatal collisions.
Bay Area Is your ‘American’ wine really American? By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | January 17, 2026 New bill would require 100% US-grown grapes, versus the current 75%.
California California AG leads opposition to Trump rule on gender dysphoria discrimination By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | January 16, 2026 The American Academy of Pediatrics says discrimination based on gender identity or expression is damaging to children.
Bay Area Can’t be in Seattle? 49ers host watch parties in SF, SJ for Saturday evening playoff game By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | January 16, 2026 Both watch parties include raffles and giveaways — and possible appearances by former players.
California Betting on the bubble: Legislative analysts say Newsom overestimating AI revenue By John Fensterwald | EdSource | January 16, 2026 LAO says $42 billion in higher revenues, with $22 billion going to education, is a reach.