Crime & Safety Letter to the Editor | Chris Moore for Alameda County Supervisor By Tim Gardner, Oakland resident, Alameda County District 5 | February 20, 2024 Moore will help restore shared prosperity for our district, writes Oakland resident Tim Gardner.
City Letter to the Editor | Measure F will bring a return on our investment By Roderick Alemania | February 16, 2024 The benefits we receive from our city services far outweigh the costs incurred, says resident Roderick Alemania.
City Letter to the Editor | Municipal Services Tax ensures enhanced city services By Grier Graff, former School Board President, and Linnea Graff | February 16, 2024 Longtime residents Grier and Linnea Graff encourage voters to approve Measure F.
City Letter to the Editor | Economics of Measure F reflect changing needs of the community By John O. Tulloch | February 16, 2024 Former Piedmont City Clerk John Tulloch urges residents to support this important source of city funds.
business Business, labor fight over California law few know about By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | February 15, 2024 A measure on the November ballot would repeal the law, which allows employees to file class-action lawsuits over some labor law violations.
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.
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.
Housing An initiative promised 20,000 homes for mentally ill Californians. It delivered far less By Jocelyn Wiener, Marisa Kendall, Kristen Hwang, and Erica Yee | CalMatters | February 7, 2024 A $6.4 billion bond on the March ballot would provide housing and treatment for people with serious mental health conditions.
Elections Can you vote for any candidate in California’s primary election? Here are the rules By CalMatters Staff | February 7, 2024 There are different rules for the presidential contest and state races on the March 5 ballot -- and each party also has its own rules.
Bay Area Here’s your guide to voting in the 2024 California election By Lynn La | CalMatters | February 6, 2024 CalMatters' guide to elections statewide.