California What unionization could mean for California Uber and Lyft drivers — and riders By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | August 1, 2025 Uber and Lyft say it could drive ride prices up and availability down.
homelessness SF advances ‘One City Shelter Act’ ordinance By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | July 31, 2025 The local law is meant to stop the oversaturation of certain neighborhoods with shelters and related care facilities.
homelessness Alameda County supervisors finalize $810M Measure W plan for homelessness, services By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | July 31, 2025 Tensions ran very high in the Board chamber as housing advocates and other members of the public weighed in on the final vote Wednesday.
Elections Newsom wants voters to weigh in on new congressional districts in November By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | July 31, 2025 Newsom says California must respond to a partisan redistricting war set off by President Trump.
Careers As he takes on UC’s presidency, Milliken will lean on his experience in three other states By Michael Burke | EdSource | July 31, 2025 Those who have followed his career say he is well-prepared to lead UC at such a pivotal moment.
Bay Area San Francisco speed cameras to begin issuing citations following 60-day warning period By Austin Zeglis | Bay City News | July 31, 2025 After a 60-day warning period that began June 6, the San Francisco MTA will begin issuing civil speeding penalties using 33 cameras.
Bay Area ‘Do your job, or step down’: Bay Area Filipinos decry San Francisco consulate By Anna Tran | Bay City News | July 31, 2025 The protest was part of a broader mobilization tied to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent State of the Nation Address.
California Newsom declares state of emergency for 7 NorCal counties following February storms By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 31, 2025 The declaration covers Humboldt, Sonoma, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, and Trinity counties.
Elections Kamala Harris will not run for California governor By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | July 30, 2025 The decision leaves open the possibility that Harris will make another bid for the White House in 2028.
California Several contenders enter race for California schools chief By Carolyn Jones | The 74 | July 30, 2025 As Trump takes on education, the next state superintendent faces daunting challenges.