Housing State’s end-of-year affordable housing bonanza likely to leave dozens of near-ready projects ‘mothballed’ By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | December 22, 2023 The state has hundreds of millions to spend, but developers say they need billions.
Bay Area California is raising the minimum wage for 2 industries. Others could see pay hikes, too By Levi Sumagaysay and Shreya Agrawal | CalMatters | December 21, 2023 Fast-food workers and health workers will see minimum pay rates increase.
homelessness Domestic violence shelters, a guardrail against homelessness, face steep funding cuts By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | December 20, 2023 Oakland-based shelter is among hundreds scrambling to stay afloat.
Around Town In the news | No enhancements for accused in fatal shooting of security guard By Exedra Staff | December 19, 2023 Kevin Nishita died following a robbery and assault in downtown Oakland last year.
Bay Area Nursing students are turning to private universities as state colleges struggle to meet demand By Christopher Buchanan and Jacqueline Munis | CalMatters | December 19, 2023 Private universities charge up to seven times the tuition of public schools for a bachelor’s degree, but nurses say their starting salaries are worth the cost.
Bay Area California approves rules that turn sewage into drinking water By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | December 19, 2023 It’s not really “toilet-to-tap” -- due to the cost, the water will likely be limited to large suppliers.
homelessness Year in review: California homelessness worsens even as housing bills pass By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | December 19, 2023 The Legislature passed more affordable housing laws but home prices and rents are still increasing.
ballot Nine candidates jump in as Alameda County’s Keith Carson bows out of supervisor race By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News Foundation | December 19, 2023 Two Piedmonters, Chris Moore and Lorrel Plimier, are among that number.
Bay Area ‘You have a crisis out there’: Newsom scolds counties over delays in mental health law By Kristen Hwang and Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | December 19, 2023 The new conservatorship law goes into effect in 2024, but counties can defer implementation until 2026.
Bay Area Startup professional soccer team to partner with St. Mary’s College By Tony Hicks | Bay City News Foundation | December 19, 2023 The Town FC is planning a 2024 launch.