City leaders kick off Measure GG campaign By Exedra Staff | 16 hours ago The transfer tax is on the November ballot.
Crime & Safety Police chief takes to social media to raise awareness of e-bike safety By Exedra Staff | 21 hours ago Young people riding e-bikes around town in an unsafe manner has led to the education campaign.
Environment Zoning in on fire safety: Berkeley’s strict new EMBER rules target wildfire risks near homes By Joshua Olawuyi | Bay City News | 24 hours ago Officials say reducing dangers will take more than "another fire engine."
City City’s survey about Piedmont Community Pool closes Sept. 30 By City of Piedmont | September 22, 2026 The City of Piedmont's survey will help inform future pool operations and programming.
Technology Newsom clamps down on California data centers as voters turn against the industry By Katherine Ortiz | CalMatters | September 21, 2026 On Monday the governor signed seven data center bills into law, signaling a tide change toward regulation of the industry.
Education Oakland Unified must address antisemitism against Jewish students, judge rules By EdSource Staff | September 21, 2026 Previously ordered corrective actions for the district to implement were found to have not been fulfilled.
health Anti-abortion advocates say it’s possible to ‘reverse’ an abortion. California wants them to stop By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | September 21, 2026 California's lawsuit against two Christian anti-abortion nonprofits could reshape national abortion debate.
California Growing pains for transitional kindergarten one year into full expansion By Betty Márquez Rosales | EdSource | September 21, 2026 Some schools still face challenges in offering developmentally appropriate classrooms with sufficient staffing and facilities.
California Bill to loosen work-from-home rules for state workers vetoed by Newsom By Lynn La | CalMatters | September 20, 2026 Many California public employees want more flexibility to work from home than the governor's return-to-office policy allows.
California Citing pension crisis, Newsom vetoes bill to enhance retirement for police and firefighters By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | September 20, 2026 The rejected bill would have lowered the retirement age and sweetened pension perks for police and firefighters, and had overwhelming support in the Legislature.
health California Zephyr, Capitol Corridor passengers warned over potential measles exposure By Pete Young | Bay City News | September 19, 2026 The affected trains passed through Bay Area stations on three occasions between September 12 and September 14.