Bay Area California Democrats urge government shutdown after federal agents kill Minnesota nurse By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | January 26, 2026 Leaders introduced bills to hold federal agents accountable.
Bay Area Second ICE-linked killing in Minneapolis ignites protests across Bay Area By Pete Young | Bay City News | January 25, 2026 Thousands gather across the region as local leaders condemn ICE's actions.
Education Trans youth still have a safe haven in California, but that could change By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | January 23, 2026 Lawsuits and Trump administration policy changes targeting trans youth could put some California policies in jeopardy.
climate change Newsom wants $200M to fix EV slump but experts say it’s not enough By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | January 23, 2026 Newsom’s proposal would reach only a fraction of buyers amid a slowing market.
California California’s newest ICE center has 1,400 detainees. What Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla saw there By Wendy Fry | CalMatters | January 20, 2026 The newest and largest ICE detention center in the state is a former prison in Kern County.
Bay Area Blue Angels touch down to prepare for SF Fleet Week By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | January 19, 2026 Ticket sales for the popular annual event open February 16.
Bay Area Building homes is a top priority for California Democrats again this year. Voters could get a say By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | January 18, 2026 A proposed bond measure would allocate $7 billion toward rental housing, wildfire protection, and assistance for low-income home buyers.
Bay Area ‘We want to change behavior’: Oakland speed cameras go live as 5-year safety pilot begins By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 18, 2026 The cameras have been installed in the 8% of the city’s streets that account for 60% of its severe and fatal collisions.
Bay Area Is your ‘American’ wine really American? By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | January 17, 2026 New bill would require 100% US-grown grapes, versus the current 75%.
California California AG leads opposition to Trump rule on gender dysphoria discrimination By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | January 16, 2026 The American Academy of Pediatrics says discrimination based on gender identity or expression is damaging to children.