Bay Area Should California government jobs require a college degree? By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | February 2, 2024 State leaders differ about the right approach to rethinking state rules.
Bay Area California recall reform moves forward, but other bills don’t By Lynn La | CalMatters | February 2, 2024 A proposed constitutional amendment would allow the lieutenant governor to be installed if a governor is recalled.
Bay Area ‘High-quality public schools’ initiative pushed back to 2026 ballot By John Fensterwald | EdSource | February 2, 2024 Litigation or the Legislature would define what constitutes high quality and the standards and resources to measure it.
climate change Californians bought record numbers of electric cars as industry eyes slowdown By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 1, 2024 Can California sustain its record pace and meet the state mandate?
Featured in Category Batten down the hatches: big rains to arrive starting Wednesday By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 30, 2024 Storms to bring strong winds of 30 to 40 mph, with possible gusts of up to 60 mph at some coastal areas and along ridgetops.
animals A study most fowl: Backyard chicken raisers invited to test UC Davis poultry health app By Pete Young | Bay City News | January 30, 2024 The app includes chat and feedback buttons so participants can communicate with UC experts and other poultry owners.
Bay Area Will more outdoor drinking give California’s economy a buzz? By Lynn La | CalMatters | January 30, 2024 The cities of San Jose and San Francisco are sponsors of the bill.
Bay Area Bill would let therapists and social workers decide when to confine mentally ill Californians By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | January 30, 2024 In California, it’s usually police who confine mentally ill people for involuntary 72-hour holds so they can be evaluated and treated.
Bay Area Gavin Newsom raised millions for his mental health ballot measure. His opponents have $1,000 By Kristen Hwang and Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | January 30, 2024 Hospitals, unions, and tribes have made big donations to the campaign for Proposition 1.
Bay Area California lawmakers, raising fears of political violence, want to shield their properties By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | January 29, 2024 Critics say leaving property information off disclosure forms could conceal potential conflicts of interest.