Bay Area Major Oakland employers put $10 million into new downtown security program By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | March 29, 2024 Blue Shield, Clorox, Kaiser, and PG&E will work with local police and the city to improve security.
Bay Area Which fast food workers will get paid more in California? By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 28, 2024 The state is still working out who will benefit from the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers that starts Monday.
Bay Area Why California Democrats are divided on retail theft bill By Lynn La | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 Some say it would unfairly target shoppers, while others say jobs are at stake.
health California doctors struggle to make payroll one month after ransomware attack By Khari Johnson and Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | March 21, 2024 Doctors and hospitals have been forced to forgo payments and risk medical supply shortages.
Business & Finance California’s fast food workers are getting a raise. But the labor-industry truce is fraying By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 4, 2024 Republicans want to scrap the law, accusing Gov. Gavin Newsom of corruption in dealings with a Panera Bread franchisee who is a major campaign donor.
Housing Promises for a new city in Solano County, from roads to water, are worth hundreds of millions — if they’re binding By Levi Sumagaysay and Ben Christopher | CalMatters | February 22, 2024 Legal experts and elected officials are skeptical of California Forever's guarantees.
Elections Katie Porter, Adam Schiff and Barbara Lee swore off corporate PAC money. What does that mean? By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | February 12, 2024 When it comes to election campaigning, showing independence from Big Business isn’t that simple.
business California’s fast food workers gain new, first-of-its-kind union to represent them By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | February 9, 2024 The new organization will likely represent a small share of industry workers.
energy Legislators unveil measure to ask voters for $1 billion offshore wind bond By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 8, 2024 The funds would help ports expand to handle giant wind turbines and other equipment.
Business & Finance California plans to use AI to answer your tax questions By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | February 8, 2024 The state of California calls it an opportunity; risk assessments are forthcoming.