commentary ‘Broke their own promise’: Republican reparations bill is a bad sign for California’s Black Caucus By Denise Amos | CalMatters | April 2, 2025 People on both sides are throwing shade.
berkeley city council Alameda Dems slam Loren Taylor to stop using logo in Oakland mayoral campaign By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 1, 2025 Temperatures rise between the two front runners, Loren Taylor and Barbara Lee, in the final weeks of the campaign.
Bay Area Governor appoints three Bay Area residents to Superior Court judgeships in AlCo, SF By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | March 21, 2025 Here's what you need to know about the newly appointed judges.
Elections Gavin Newsom’s MAGA-curious podcast mystifies listeners — and sets Democratic lawmakers on edge By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | March 20, 2025 Gavin Newsom’s podcast launch baffles Californians as the governor disappears from public events, raising questions about his leadership.
Elections California Republicans say they’re making a comeback. Can they keep Trump at arms length? By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 17, 2025 California Republicans vie to capitalize on their Nov. victories and break Democratic supermajority while balancing Trump’s influence.
homelessness Barbara Lee, Loren Taylor spar in debate for Oakland mayoral race to replace Sheng Thao By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | March 14, 2025 Ballots will be sent out in the mail to registered Oakland voters on Monday ahead of Election Day on April 15.
Elections Katie Porter vows to stand up to Trump as she enters race for California governor By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | March 11, 2025 "I first ran for office to hold Trump accountable––I feel that same call to serve now to stop him from hurting Californians."
gavin newsom Politicians rise or fall on disaster response. The LA fires are Gavin Newsom’s big test By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | February 19, 2025 Newsom is getting props for being highly involved and available from day one.
Around Town ‘Presidents are not kings’: Protestors rally in Oakland against Musk, Trump administration By Exedra Staff and additional reporting by Kathleen Kirkwood of Bay City News | February 18, 2025 Organizers expected 50 participants; more than 1,500 showed up.
Careers By 2050, 17% of the world’s population will be over 65. Policy changes need to start now. By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | January 31, 2025 Two talented columnists tag-team every Friday to tackle the challenges that inform your choices — whether you’re pushing 17 or 70.