Elections California Democrats can’t pick a favorite as 9 candidates vie to replace Newsom By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | February 22, 2026 Gubernatorial hopefuls woo delegates while anxiety grows about a GOP lockout.
Bay Area UC Davis experts to perform necropsy on Oakland Zoo giraffe after euthanasia By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 21, 2026 Tsavo, a male reticulated giraffe was suffering with pain and showing a decline in coordination and balance, among other neurological symptoms.
Bay Area Newsom approves $590M emergency loan to stabilize Bay Area public transit districts By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | February 21, 2026 Transit agencies have fallen into deep financial woes in the post-pandemic era, as fewer people commute to work in the office.
California California lawmakers blocked from entering Otay Mesa Detention Center By Deborah Brennan | CalMatters | February 20, 2026 Alex Padilla and two San Diego County supervisors were denied entry despite receiving prior clearance.
California Stanford longevity panel highlights need for lifelong learning to support longer work lives By Susan Nash | Bay City News | February 20, 2026 With average life expectancy having increased by 30 years over the last century, people need to think differently about work.
California California’s revised TK definition would remove ‘modified kindergarten curriculum’ By Betty Márquez Rosales | EdSource | February 20, 2026 Early education experts herald the proposed clarification as "game-changing."
Bay Area Cal State pressured to cut ties with groups that help people of color By EdSource Staff | February 20, 2026 More than a dozen CSU campuses have quietly signed pacts with the Trump administration.
Books Café Beaujolais cookbook chronicles Mendocino restaurant’s 50-plus-year story By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | February 20, 2026 Recipes celebrate more than 85 seasonal offerings as well as 10 classics.
California U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs. Here’s how they’ve affected California By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | February 20, 2026 California ports, farms, businesses, workers and consumers have all been impacted.
Education Modern parenting means apps for sports, school and more. Where is the data going? By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | February 20, 2026 California law has gaps that allow companies to collect and sell students’ data.