City Letter to the Editor | Long-term stable funding is essential for city services By Mayor Jennifer Cavenaugh, Vice Mayor Betsy Smegal Andersen and Councilmembers Jennifer Long, Conna McCarthy and Tom Ramsey | February 23, 2024 City Council members all urge 'yes' vote on Measure F which will amount to an estimated increase of less than $15 per month for most property owners.
Elections Why does California elect local judges? By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | February 23, 2024 Of all the races on your ballot, the least information is often available on local judges. Here are some ways to find out more about these candidates.
Bay Area Cal State undergraduate student workers vote to unionize By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | February 23, 2024 Students across 23 campuses voted to form one of the country's largest student worker organizations.
Bay Area California’s polluted communities could miss out on billions under state’s flawed system By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 23, 2024 The state’s environmental tool skews which communities are designated as disadvantaged, researchers say.
Bay Area CTA-sponsored legislation would remove one of state’s last required tests for teachers By Diana Lambert | EdSource | February 23, 2024 Legislators behind proposal say it will reduce barriers to entering teaching careers amid a statewide shortage.
Housing Promises for a new city in Solano County, from roads to water, are worth hundreds of millions — if they’re binding By Levi Sumagaysay and Ben Christopher | CalMatters | February 22, 2024 Legal experts and elected officials are skeptical of California Forever's guarantees.
Bay Area Narcan at California colleges: Are students getting overdose medication? By Li Khan | CalMatters | February 22, 2024 The law requires it but not all campuses comply.
City City Council approves General Plan amendments, EIR to move housing plans forward By Exedra Staff | February 21, 2024 Council also held a first reading of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
Bay Area Antisemitic public commenter threatens Walnut Creek city council By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | February 21, 2024 Walnut Creek was the first of many Bay Area cities last year to stop using phone-in and Zoom public comments because of a spate of antisemitic callers.
Elections Letter to the Editor | John Bauters is the best choice for Alameda County Supervisor By Jen Cavenaugh, Mayor of Piedmont | February 21, 2024 The former Emeryville mayor has the experience to handle this complex job, writes Piedmont Mayor Jen Cavenaugh.