Elections A record amount went to lobbying California’s government. Who were the biggest spenders? By Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | February 12, 2024 Companies and organizations spent more than $480 million on lobbyists in 2023.
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.
Arts & Entertainment African dancers grace revival of ‘Rite of Spring’ By Georgia Rowe | Bay City News Foundation | February 9, 2024 A touring company of more than 30 dancers from 14 African countries to perform Pina Bausch’s seminal composition.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: An eclectic array at SF Indie film fest By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | February 9, 2024 The 10-day festival is in its 26th season.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Diablo Ballet, Pepe Romero, and ‘Looney symphony’ By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | February 8, 2024 Plus a free V-Day festival and jazz composer and pianist Harold López-Nussa.
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.
health California wants to cap your medical bills. Guess who’s pushing back. By Ana B. Ibarra | February 8, 2024 A new state agency is proposing a target that’s among the most aggressive in the country.
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.
California Bill would make ‘science of reading’ mandatory in California schools By John Fensterwald | EdSource | February 7, 2024 Pointing to dismal test scores, veteran lawmaker and a coalition of advocacy groups introduce AB 2222.
Arts & Entertainment Two new openings and a farewell at San Francisco Ballet By James Ambroff-Tahan | Bay City News Foundation | February 6, 2024 Company bids adieu to principal dancer Yuan Yuan Tan, premieres works by British icons Ashton and MacMillan.