gavin newsom Once hailed as a drought fix, California moves to restrict synthetic turf over health concerns By Shreya Agrawal | CalMatters | October 19, 2023 California cities can ban synthetic turf under a law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. He rejected a bill to ban PFAS in fake lawns.
homelessness Why tiny homes will remain part of California’s homelessness equation for years By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | October 19, 2023 How far they go in solving homelessness is a contentious question.
Education California student test scores change little from last year’s low By Carolyn Jones and Erica Yee | EdSource | October 18, 2023 Despite an influx of money to counter learning loss during the pandemic, English language arts and math test scores remain low.
health Is California’s ‘groundbreaking’ mental health insurance do-over working? By Jocelyn Wiener | CalMatters | October 17, 2023 A 2020 law expanded the number of mental health conditions insurers must cover.
Taxes Who’s winning the U.S. Senate money race? By Lynn La | CalMatters | October 17, 2023 The top three Democratic candidates have distanced themselves from corporate giving.
California Credentialing commission could change the way California tests teachers By Diana Lambert | EdSource | October 17, 2023 A $25.6 million contract with Pearson is expiring, providing an opportunity to rethink how the state's teachers are tested.
Bay Area Do some of Newsom’s recent vetoes play into his national political ambitions? By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | October 16, 2023 Gov. Newsom vetoed bills to outlaw caste discrimination and to consider gender affirmation in child custody cases.
California Why California politicians will keep drawing their own election districts By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | October 13, 2023 Gov. Newsom vetoed a sweeping bill that would have required cities and counties to create independent redistricting commissions, citing budget concerns.
Bay Area Petition drive begins for recall of district attorney By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | October 13, 2023 If the recall organizers gather enough signatures by the March deadline, a special election would be held in June next year.
Bay Area Fog likely to obstruct view of solar eclipse for some in the Bay Area Saturday By Aly Brown | Bay City News | October 13, 2023 The "ring of fire" eclipse on Saturday morning will be at its peak at 9:20 a.m.