California California state workers are about to strike. What that means for the DMV, EDD, parks and more By Lynn La | CalMatters | October 20, 2026 A strike by the state's largest union is scheduled to start this week.
Elections Prop. 37 explained: Can a $25 billion bond make homeownership in California attainable? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | October 20, 2026 A clever solution or a confusing gimmick? Like it or hate it, almost everyone has questions about Proposition 37.
Bay Area Immigrant student enrollment has taken a nosedive in California schools By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | October 19, 2026 In Oakland, the drop forced the district to close almost two-thirds of their newcomer programs.
California Next governor to face thorny choices after California’s rapid Medicaid expansion By Christine Mai-Duc | Los Angeles Times via KFF Health News | October 16, 2026 Massive federal cuts will force California and other states to reassess expanded healthcare programs.
Housing There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | October 16, 2026 Supporters say California needs money to fund housing construction while critics say bond financing isn’t the way to do it.
California A parents’ guide to understanding the 2026 California School Dashboard By John Fensterwald | EdSource | October 16, 2026 The state dashboard provides a big picture of every district’s and school’s performance based on multiple measures.
Bay Area Dozens of California dams need repair as El Niño winter draws closer By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | October 15, 2026 An audit released Monday found 57 dams in poor or unsatisfactory condition as of May, up from previous counts.
health Patients: All my best tips on how to opt out of data sharing By Alex Rosenblat | CalMatters | October 15, 2026 Even when patients are told they can opt out, medical providers often don’t give patients instructions on how.
Bay Area As beloved craft breweries close around the state, beer lovers wonder what’s next By Deborah Brennan | CalMatters | October 14, 2026 Changing consumer tastes, market saturation and rising costs from tariffs have forced the closure of some of the most beloved craft breweries in California.
Bay Area Oakland to name stretch of Broadway ‘Black Panther Party Boulevard’ By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 13, 2026 A renaming and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place during the Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary event this Saturday, October 17.