California Achievement gaps, artificial intelligence and more: state superintendent hopefuls detail their plans at candidate forums By Michael Burke | EdSource | April 24, 2026 The top candidates vying to be California’s next superintendent of public instruction took the stage for two virtual forums this week.
Bay Area Alameda County DA urges Swalwell victims to come forward, says none have done so yet By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 23, 2026 Jones Dickson also contested the value of a hotline for potential victims set up by former district attorney Pamela Price.
California ICE quietly opens another detention center in a former California prison By Wendy Fry | CalMatters | April 23, 2026 The new 700-bed detention facility operated by the for-profit prison company GEO Group is now one of eight ICE detention centers in the state.
Environment Nutria study suggests giant invasive rodents were deliberately introduced to Delta By Chris Woodyard, Stocktonia | Local News Matters | April 23, 2026 The giant amphibious rodents, measuring up to 3 feet in length and weighing more than 30 pounds, are environmental troublemakers.
Bay Area California’s ban on masked immigration agents struck down by federal appeals court By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | April 22, 2026 The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Trump administration in striking down the law.
Elections A plan to cut a California tax is going to voters. Why LA’s ‘mansion tax’ is at the center of it By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 22, 2026 Other cities would also see an impact if the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers' Association-sponsored measure passes in November.
Environment ‘Earth friendly’ company to pay $176K to settle alleged false ‘plastic-free’ claims By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | April 21, 2026 Prosecutors allege that laundry and dishwasher detergent sheets labeled “zero plastic” contained polyvinyl alcohol, which is a form of plastic.
Bay Area Real estate investors profit from long-term care while residents languish By Jordan Rau | KFF Health News | April 21, 2026 Over the past decade, real estate investment trusts have bought thousands of buildings that house nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and medical offices.
Bay Area Wet conditions to continue through midweek By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | April 21, 2026 Slightly warmer weather and drier skies expected later this week and weekend.
Bay Area BART sees ridership boost amid I-80 closure, with weekend trips up as much as 46% By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | April 21, 2026 In March, BART reported its average weekday ridership topped 200,000 for the first time since pre-COVID when ridership was double that.