California Cops have to treat marijuana in your car differently after new California Supreme Court ruling By Nigel Duara | January 29, 2026 If you can’t easily consume it, having marijuana in your car does not give California police the right to search the vehicle.
health California state employees alarmed by demand to prove their citizenship By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | January 29, 2026 Public health agency leaders said in a memo that verification is necessary to receive federal funding.
News Study: 98% of teens have school cellphone bans, but majority don’t follow them By Lauren Wagner | The74 | January 28, 2026 New research shows that teens mostly support the policies — yet may not follow them.
Education Bachelor’s degrees at community colleges: Lawmakers say yes, UC and CSU say slow down By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | January 28, 2026 The latest bill would allow a south San Diego County community college to create up to four additional bachelor’s programs aimed at workforce needs.
Bay Area The Blotter | Resident accuses housecleaner of theft By Damin Esper | January 27, 2026 No evidence found to back up accusation.
California Labor unions split among Democratic candidates for state superintendent By John Fensterwald | EdSource | January 27, 2026 In a rare lack of labor unanimity, several candidates received labor union endorsements.
Oakland Nurses hit picket line at Bay Area Kaiser hospitals as open-ended strike continues By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | January 26, 2026 Some 31,000 unionized employees planned to take part in the work stoppage.
Bay Area California Democrats urge government shutdown after federal agents kill Minnesota nurse By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | January 26, 2026 Leaders introduced bills to hold federal agents accountable.
Bay Area Second ICE-linked killing in Minneapolis ignites protests across Bay Area By Pete Young | Bay City News | January 25, 2026 Thousands gather across the region as local leaders condemn ICE's actions.
Education Trans youth still have a safe haven in California, but that could change By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | January 23, 2026 Lawsuits and Trump administration policy changes targeting trans youth could put some California policies in jeopardy.