Elections The billionaire tax could be defeated by two other tax measures. Here’s how By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | September 24, 2026 Even if a majority supports Proposition 40, the measure could still lose to either of two billionaire-funded measures designed to cancel it out.
Bay Area Cities often squabble over homelessness. A new California law forces one community to try something different By Marisa Kendall | September 24, 2026 New legislation that forces the city and county of Sacramento to collaborate on homelessness could have statewide repercussions.
featured With arts educators in short supply, California teachers weave arts into academics By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | September 24, 2026 The CREATE Residency may be one solution to California’s shortage of arts educators and low academic achievement in elementary school.
wildfires Prescribed burn on Angel Island finishes for now By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | September 24, 2026 Firefighters will look for another time in the near future to finish the remaining 100-plus acres of the planned burn.
Education Fact check: Are Cal State faculty underpaid? By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | September 23, 2026 Worker pay at CSU is uneven, with some employees earning well below and others above national averages.
California New law lets California authorities boot vehicles tied to repeated illegal dumping By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 22, 2026 The new law lets authorities put a “boot device” on vehicles that are linked to dumping violations.
Environment Zoning in on fire safety: Berkeley’s strict new EMBER rules target wildfire risks near homes By Joshua Olawuyi | Bay City News | September 22, 2026 Officials say reducing dangers will take more than "another fire engine."
California Judge strikes down Trump anti-DEI initiative that cut $600M in teacher training By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | September 22, 2026 CSU and UC lost $56 million in grants intended to support training thousands of teachers for high-need rural and urban school districts.
Technology Newsom clamps down on California data centers as voters turn against the industry By Katherine Ortiz | CalMatters | September 21, 2026 On Monday the governor signed seven data center bills into law, signaling a tide change toward regulation of the industry.
health Anti-abortion advocates say it’s possible to ‘reverse’ an abortion. California wants them to stop By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | September 21, 2026 California's lawsuit against two Christian anti-abortion nonprofits could reshape national abortion debate.