Bay Area Why California election workers are returning after COVID and conspiracy theories By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | March 1, 2024 They had to get through the pandemic, election denial and suspicious envelopes.
Bay Area Can drought-plagued California capture more of its unused urban water runoff? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | March 1, 2024 California ranks ninth nationwide among states with the most estimated urban runoff.
California California takes up White House call to toughen gun storage rules By Samantha Young | Kaiser Family Foundation Health News | February 29, 2024 State lawmakers are weighing legislation that would require gun owners to keep their firearms locked up most of the time, a move advocated by the Biden administration.
Bay Area California legislature asked again to ban legacy admissions in private colleges and universities By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | February 28, 2024 Similar 2019 bill failed over fears that denying Cal Grants would hurt low income students.
Bay Area Oakland coalition pushes for A’s to sell stake in Coliseum By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 27, 2024 Alameda County agreed to sell the team a 50% stake in the venue in 2019.
Bay Area Serial ADA plaintiffs alter tactics and venues as they launch new litigation in state courts By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News Foundation | February 27, 2024 "Serial plaintiffs" are suing in state court after national spotlight on repeated federal suits.
Elections Gavin Newsom faces another recall attempt. Will it do any better than last time? By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | February 26, 2024 Voters overwhelmingly rejected a 2021 bid.
Bay Area A slow start for voter turnout in California primary By Lynn La | CalMatters | February 26, 2024 The previous low in a presidential primary is 31% in 2012, when President Barack Obama was breezing to renomination.
Bay Area San Francisco’s Prop E would allow drones in police pursuits By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | February 26, 2024 Opponents say there could be a ripple effect for the rest of California.
California Legislative Analyst update projects bigger funding drop for schools, community colleges By John Fensterwald | EdSource | February 26, 2024 The governor has already proposed $13.7 billion in cuts.