business What to know about gig worker pay before voting on Prop. 22 By Lauren Hepler | CALmatters | October 6, 2020 No, the ballot measure won't ban Uber and Lyft in California. But it would overhaul how drivers get paid.
City BLM signs vandalized on Moraga, suspect caught on video By Damin Esper | October 2, 2020 View the footage: The perp appears to be a middle-aged male wearing a mask. No arrests have been made yet.
Elections Commentary | Promises kept? On health care, Trump’s claims of ‘monumental steps’ don’t add up By Julie Rovner and Phil Galewitz | Kaiser Health News | September 29, 2020 Brief breakdown of what Trump has done — and has not done — on some key health issues.
Around Town Letter to the Editor | Board of Ed incumbent Smegal brings expertise and compassion By Amal Smith | President, Piedmont Board of Education | September 29, 2020 Smegal puts needs of students first, understands how to balance needs of myriad stakeholders, says Board president Amal Smith.
pg&e Wine Country under wildfire siege By Emily Hoeven | CALmatters | September 29, 2020 Thousands evacuating, three dead in worst fire season in CA history; Fed slams Newsom's car ban; bills signed, vetoed; and other CA stories.
California California NAACP president aids corporate prop campaigns — collects $1.2 million and counting By Laurel Rosenhall | CALmatters | September 28, 2020 Alice Huffman was especially sought after this year as political campaigns respond to the national reckoning over race.
California If voters raise taxes on corporate landlords, will small biz foot the bill? By Ben Christopher | CALmatters | September 28, 2020 Some experts claim hotly contested ballot measure contains a glaring hole — and that many mom-and-pop shops across California are going to fall in.
Around Town Letter to the Editor | Youth water sports programs need a pool By Henry Saunders, PHS Class of 2019, USC Student Athlete | September 25, 2020 USC Division I water polo athlete Henry Saunders says vote YES on Measure UU to keep important water sports robust.
Around Town Letter to the Editor | Cooper uniquely qualified for school board seat By Chad Olcott | September 25, 2020 Chad Olcott writes that Hilary Cooper's leadership on successful bond measures cemented his appreciation for her skills.
California Falsehoods about sex-offender law hit the campaign trail By Ben Christopher | CALmatters | September 23, 2020 Newly signed law has been at the center of a storm of viral misinformation.