Bay Area 2024 state ballot will determine if school parcel taxes can pass by majority vote By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 22, 2023 A recent court decision that permits some parcel taxes by majority vote is in jeopardy.
climate change Legal fights over California’s homeless camps expand By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | September 22, 2023 Municipal leaders are contesting a string of federal court rulings that restrict encampment sweeps.
crime After Oakland PD-US Marshals collab, council wants more help from FBI amid crime surge By Katy St. Clair and Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News Foundation | September 22, 2023 According to Oakland police’s latest report, the city’s total crimes have risen approximately 28 percent from last year.
wildfires Can this plan fix California’s insurance crisis? What you need to know By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 21, 2023 Insurers would return to wildfire zones, but would have an easier path to rate increases.
Bay Area Wildfire smoke, poor air quality to linger through Friday By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | September 21, 2023 Air quality remains in the orange band, "unhealthy for sensitive groups."
Bay Area Wildfire smoke sparks air quality advisory, PUSD sports cancelled By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | September 19, 2023 Hazy skies forecast to continue through Wednesday.
Bay Area Stanford institute helps older adults figure out their next act By Larry Sokoloff | Bay City News Foundation | September 19, 2023 After successful careers in law, business, medicine and other fields, "fellows" take classes with Stanford undergraduates and graduates.
Housing How California lawmakers greenlit ‘any flavor of affordable housing you could possibly want’ By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 19, 2023 A patchwork of bills are giving housing developers and local governments more options to reduce red tape for housing projects.
Bay Area Former Oakland police chief says new report vindicates his wrongful termination claim By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 19, 2023 Mayor Sheng Thao defended Armstrong's firing, but Oakland Police Commission Chair Tyfahra Milele supported recommending Armstrong be reinstated.
climate change Newsom to sign corporate climate accountability bills By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | September 18, 2023 Companies will need to disclose their carbon footprint.