Education Federal judge orders Trump administration to restore hundreds of UCLA research grants By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | August 12, 2025 The administration terminated the grants over alleged DEI violations. UC attorneys argued the suspensions were arbitrary and capricious.
California Long-shot ballot initiative could have huge effect on California insurance By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | August 12, 2025 The initiative would limit the state’s ability to approve insurance rate requests starting in 2027.
Environment East Bay park district acquires 140 acres near Antioch for future Deer Valley Regional Park By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 12, 2025 "This acquisition reflects the Park District’s ongoing commitment to protecting critical habitat and expanding access to nature for all."
Technology You have a right to delete your data. Some companies are making it extra difficult By Colin Lecher and Tomas Apodaca | CalMatters | August 12, 2025 Consumers must search about 7,000 words into a privacy policy filled with legalese to find any opt-out link
Elections Northern California Republican heckled at packed town hall over Trump and Medi-Cal By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | August 11, 2025 Relentless, raucous interjections went on for nearly 90 minutes.
California Fearing deportation, international students go silent at California’s universities By Emewodesh Eshete | CalMatters | August 11, 2025 The fear began spreading in late January, when the White House released a fact sheet about Trump’s Executive Order 14188.
dogs At Sonoma-Marin Fair, rescue pup Petunia steals judges’ hearts in Ugliest Dog Contest By Autumn DeGrazia | Bay City News | August 11, 2025 Petunia receives coconut oil treatments daily and her owner embraces her Benjamin Button-ness.
Bay Area Newsom makes seven judicial appointments in Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara counties By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 11, 2025 Here's the scoop on Alameda County's newest judges.
climate change California cut coal from its energy supply. Why state might plug back into fossil fuels By Alejandro Lazo and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | August 10, 2025 Critics said this is the worst time to gamble with California’s clean energy future.
BART Bay Area transit agencies say bye-bye-bye to uncoordinated transfers, look to get in sync By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | August 10, 2025 Better connections equal happier riders.