Crime & Safety Resident on Scenic assaulted in house By Damin Esper | March 27, 2026 Victim reports two suspects woke her up, demanded cash.
Bay Area New bill proposes reforming special education by empowering California families By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | March 27, 2026 Bill would authorize funding for a statewide advocacy organization.
Technology After immigration arrests, California lawmakers wonder: Are police telling the feds too much? By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | March 27, 2026 Legislators approved an audit of three joint intelligence centers, citing concerns about civil liberties and privacy.
Education Getting into a UC or Cal State requires these classes. Almost half of students don’t take them By Mikhail Zinshteyn and Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | March 27, 2026 The state leader in A-G readiness among high school graduates adjusted schedules, counseling, and course offerings to boost student readiness.
Technology Tech giants are spending more than ever to shape California politics. See how much By Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | March 27, 2026 It’s the start of what could be a spending blitz in the upcoming election.
Elections California sheriff Chad Bianco says his seizure of more than 600,000 ballots is ‘normal law enforcement’ By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 26, 2026 Bianco, a Trump supporter, is neck-and-neck with fellow Republican Steve Hilton for the lead in the governor’s race.
California Why a private company is investigating rapes at an ICE detention center instead of the sheriff By Wendy Fry and Nigel Duara | CalMatters | March 26, 2026 The civilian warden at a San Diego ICE detention center has authority to decide how to investigate rape reports there.
Bay Area César Chávez Day is no more. California lawmakers officially scrap the holiday name By Nadia Lathan | CalMatters | March 26, 2026 California became the first state to create César Chávez Day 26 years ago.
Technology California jury finds Meta, Google liable for teen’s mental distress in landmark social media trial By Colin Lecher | CalMatters | March 25, 2026 This case, and others like it, have produced reams of internal documents showing how executives put profits over teens’ mental wellness.
Around Town No Kings Rally in Piedmont Park on March 28 By League of Women Voters of Piedmont | March 24, 2026 Piedmont event will be among the thousands of rallies planned across the United States that day.