California Newsom requires diversity reporting, but not for himself By Lynn La | CalMatters | October 26, 2023 Newsom vetoed for the third time a transparency requirement for his gubernatorial appointments.
commentary Effects of college isolation are surfacing for California’s young professionals By Julie Lynem | CalMatters | October 26, 2023 If colleges and companies don’t pay more attention, there could be economic consequences.
election Once critical of ‘ballot harvesting,’ California Republicans see it as key to electoral victory By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | October 25, 2023 The state GOP is expanding its efforts to collect mail ballots to boost turnout.
Business & Finance Why Gavin Newsom is going to China By Lynn La | CalMatters | October 24, 2023 The visit will be the second major international trip of Newsom’s governorship.
Arts & Entertainment California, 32 other states sue Meta over alleged harm to children By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 24, 2023 The suit claims Meta "has profoundly altered the psychological and social realities of a generation of young Americans."
Bay Area Two state agencies ground Cruise driverless cars for public safety By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | October 24, 2023 The DMV and the California Public Utilities Commission have suspended the licenses for Cruise’s driverless cars.
Arts & Entertainment This jigsaw company promotes artists, community, puzzle fun By Gina Gotsill | Bay City News Foundation | October 24, 2023 The fledgling Oakland Puzzle Company is on a mission to support local artists and manufacturing.
California Cal State graduation rates remain flat for second consecutive year By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | October 23, 2023 Equity gaps in graduation persist for Black and low-income students.
California Why is finding COVID shots for young children still so hard? By Jackie Fortiér | KFF Health News | October 20, 2023 Not all pediatricians or pharmacies have it and can administer it, even if vaccines.gov says they can.
Elections Laphonza Butler skips the U.S. Senate race: What you need to know By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | October 19, 2023 Butler says she can better serve the state by focusing on key issues, not a campaign.