California ‘The country is watching’: California homeless crisis looms as Gov. Newsom eyes political future By Angela Hart | Kaiser Health News | February 9, 2023 Newsom's legacy as governor and path forward in the Democratic Party hinge on his making visible headway on California’s homeless crisis.
Bay Area In the News | Vandalism of Sausal Creek plant nursery in Joaquin Miller Park By Exedra Staff | February 7, 2023 Friends of Sausal Creek decry senseless destruction of seedlings and property and share ways to help recover.
City In the News | State rejects Oakland’s Housing Element… for now By Exedra Staff | February 7, 2023 State says revisions necessary before it will approve their plan for 26,000 new units.
Bay Area Future of BART likely hinges on voter approval of funding measure By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | January 27, 2023 San Francisco and San Jose metro area office occupancy has plummeted since the pandemic began.
Bay Area California reparations task force aims at more than dollars, seeks policies to prevent harm By Wendy Fry | CalMatters | January 26, 2023 The task force members are discussing monetary and nonmonetary reparations ideas to compensate for slavery and racism and prevent future harms against Black Californians.
Oakland A ‘false crisis’: Chief Armstrong lashes back against forced leave, blames federal monitor By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | January 24, 2023 Oakland mayor defended the decision to place OPD chief on administrative leave; newly elected Sheng Thao said the move was not punitive.
Education Housing problem persists for graduate students at University of California By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | January 17, 2023 Of the roughly 113,000 beds occupied by students, just around 17,500 are for graduate students.
Bay Area Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao sworn in on Monday By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | January 10, 2023 Thao calls for unity in approach to improve city.
California Behavioral telehealth loses momentum without a regulatory boost By Darius Tahir | Kaiser Health News | January 10, 2023 Flexible treatment options spurred by the pandemic made medications classified as controlled substances more accessible to patients.
News Redwood, other East Bay Regional Parks remain closed By East Bay Regional Parks | January 6, 2023 Flooding, mudslides, downed trees create hazards in the hills.