Bay Area Oakland teachers reach tentative deal with district after year of talks, but layoffs loom By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | February 27, 2026 Layoffs are projected to save about $11 million next fiscal year as OUSD confronts a roughly $100 million structural deficit.
California Los Angeles Unified school board places Carvalho on administrative leave, names acting superintendent By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | February 27, 2026 Decision comes two days after FBI raided his home, the district HQ, and a Florida residence.
News LAUSD School Board delays decision on Superintendent Carvalho after FBI raids By Mallika Seshadri and Betty Márquez Rosales | February 26, 2026 Calls to place Carvalho on a temporary leave of absence.
Bay Area BART: Strong January ridership gains, but sales tax measure remains vital to survival By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | February 26, 2026 If the measure fails to pass in November, up to 15 stations will close.
gavin newsom Newsom changed California prisons. What will the justice system look like after he leaves? By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | February 26, 2026 In addition to the dramatic decline in the number of people the state is incarcerating, they are directing more resources to rehabilitation programs.
Bay Area Special education has become a flash point in negotiations with teachers By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | February 24, 2026 Special education staffing shortages reach “crisis” levels at the state and national level.
California Uber ballot initiative sparks showdown with lawyers, doctors By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | February 24, 2026 Lawyers and doctors oppose the proposal, which would cap contingency fees and limit recoveries of medical costs for all car crashes.
health ‘What will happen when I’m gone?’: Parents of people with disabilities push to expand services By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | February 24, 2026 In California, a person’s disability must begin before age 18 to qualify for regional center services.
Bay Area Oakland Unified School District teachers’ union votes to authorize strike By EdSource Staff | February 23, 2026 Disagreement over pay and other issues.
California Kaiser nurses to end 4-week strike Tuesday, return to work while contract talks continue By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 23, 2026 The union has been asking for better wages, workplace safety improvements, and solutions around staffing shortages.