Elections Can you trust that post about Tom Steyer? How paid influencers are flooding into the governor’s race By Jeanne Kuang, Yue Stella Yu, and Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | May 19, 2026 The billionaire is paying influencers to boost his California governor campaign. Some didn’t disclose it.
Arts & Entertainment Kathleen Caldwell closes the book on Oakland’s ‘Great Good Place’ By Linda Lenhoff | Bay City News | May 19, 2026 Caldwell also hosted special groups, local authors and internationally acclaimed writers.
Education California community colleges crack down on fake students stealing financial aid By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | May 19, 2026 After a spike in fraudulent applications, school officials say they're better at detecting and preventing fraud, though it still happens.
Bay Area High winds and high temperatures collide across the Bay Area increasing fire risk By Exedra Staff; Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 19, 2026 The National Weather Service issued an elevated fire weather threat on Tuesday evening.
featured AC Transit ridership rises for third straight month, first time since pandemic By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 18, 2026 Increase is credited to schedule adjustments that rolled out Feb. 1.
climate change $6 gas and refinery fears collide with California’s climate ambitions By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | May 18, 2026 The fight over California’s carbon market has exposed the political tensions at the heart of Newsom’s energy transition agenda.
Uncategorized Insurance commissioner candidates float bigger California role By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | May 17, 2026 From a public wildfire authority to a state backstop, California insurance regulator candidates propose greater state involvement.
California Why surveillance pricing bans are suddenly gaining traction this year (and not just in California) By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | May 15, 2026 A proposed law would ban price-setting with algorithms that use personal information to determine how much someone pays.
Bay Area California has 6 weeks of gas supply. After that, it gets expensive By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | May 15, 2026 At an average of $6.15 a gallon, California drivers are paying the highest gas prices in the nation.
featured Newsom’s last budget: Cuts, larger reserves sought amid fears AI tech boom could fade By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | May 15, 2026 The governor proposes new spending in some areas like healthcare for low- and middle-income households, but also hikes premiums for undocumented immigrant adults.