Bay Area Mike McGuire wants to ‘lift up every person’ as new California Senate leader By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | February 5, 2024 It’s the first time since 1866 that a lawmaker from the north coast leads the Senate.
City Letter to the Editor | Vote ‘yes’ on Measure F to keep our city strong By Shahan Soghikian | February 2, 2024 Safety, security, professionalism and responsiveness of public services are reasons why residents move here, writes Shahan Soghikian.
City Letter to the Editor | Measure F directly benefits residents By Eric Sullivan | February 2, 2024 Improving essential services to make our city safer is a wise use of resources, says Eric Sullivan.
Bay Area California recall reform moves forward, but other bills don’t By Lynn La | CalMatters | February 2, 2024 A proposed constitutional amendment would allow the lieutenant governor to be installed if a governor is recalled.
Bay Area ‘High-quality public schools’ initiative pushed back to 2026 ballot By John Fensterwald | EdSource | February 2, 2024 Litigation or the Legislature would define what constitutes high quality and the standards and resources to measure it.
Bay Area Gavin Newsom raised millions for his mental health ballot measure. His opponents have $1,000 By Kristen Hwang and Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | January 30, 2024 Hospitals, unions, and tribes have made big donations to the campaign for Proposition 1.
Elections What you need to know from the high-stakes U.S. Senate debate By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | January 23, 2024 The four leading candidates faced off for the first time.
City Letter to the Editor | Measure F essential to sustain city services By Sara Lillevand | January 19, 2024 Former City Administrator Sara Lillevand says proposed increase will enhance and support critical public safety resources.
Elections California picks its next governor in more than 1,000 days. Why the race is already so crowded By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | January 19, 2024 Senate leader Toni Atkins is the fourth big-name Democrat to jump into the race.
City Letter to the Editor | Vote YES on Measure F By Susan Hill | January 19, 2024 Funds raised by the City Services Tax will help keep our community beautiful and safe, writes former Piedmont mayor Susan Hill.