climate change Should California’s climate budget pay for high speed rail and firefighters? Newsom’s new plan triggers fiery debate By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | May 19, 2025 The cap and trade proposal came as California faces a $12 billion budget deficit.
gavin newsom ‘Shocking’ and ‘plain cruel’: Health advocates say Newsom’s Medi-Cal budget could cripple women’s reproductive care By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | May 19, 2025 The governor said Medi-Cal has a growth problem that the state cannot afford.
Bay Area Nintendo powers up Union Square with new store, inviting ‘more people to come out’ By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 18, 2025 Nintendo’s Union Square store opened Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Lurie.
food San Jose restaurant brings soul food and Black-owned pride to SoFA District By Lorraine Gabbert | San Jose Spotlight | May 17, 2025 It’s the fourth Black-owned small business on that block of South First Street, joining Nirvana Soul, Ashy Aromas and Sainte Claire Market.
children Oakland resumes free summer meals for kids after partners chip in to keep program alive By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 16, 2025 This year, at least 47 sites will offer meals, including 26 city-run sites, as well as facilities operated by faith-based and community organizations.
Environment EBMUD board eyes drinking water, wastewater rate hikes as part of budget proposal By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 16, 2025 EBMUD provides drinking water to 1.4 million customers in Alameda and CoCo counties and wastewater services to 740,000 customers.
Bay Area As Newsom pressures cities to clear homeless camps, they say Caltrans is moving too slow By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | May 15, 2025 And for the most part, city workers are barred from going onto Caltrans property to do the job themselves.
animals From raid to recovery: Oakland Zoo welcomes spider monkey rescued in Vallejo drug bust By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 15, 2025 Spider monkeys are currently one of the most trafficked animals across the U.S. border.
Bay Area Newsom picks more housing over CEQA in backing two bills meant to speed construction By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 14, 2025 This isn’t the first time the governor has weighed in on the landmark environmental law.
pensions Lurie executive order targets police staffing levels, reliance on ‘unsustainable’ overtime By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | May 14, 2025 Just last week, the Board of Supervisors approved $91 million to cover overtime costs for both the police and sheriff’s departments.