California Labor unions split among Democratic candidates for state superintendent By John Fensterwald | EdSource | January 27, 2026 In a rare lack of labor unanimity, several candidates received labor union endorsements.
City Nominate a neighbor to be recognized for sustainable home improvements By City of Piedmont | January 27, 2026 Nomination deadline is February 18; awardees will be recognized at the city's Design Awards Gala on April 15.
City Local leaders attend ribbon-cutting for new city dispatch center By Photos by Julie Reichle | January 27, 2026 The $3.1 million, 18-month project, was completed on budget and leveraged $2.1 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Health Matters Doctors increasingly see AI scribes in a positive light, but hiccups persist By Michelle Andrews | KFF Health News | January 27, 2026 Health tech experts estimate that a third of providers have access to ambient AI scribe technology.
Oakland Nurses hit picket line at Bay Area Kaiser hospitals as open-ended strike continues By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | January 26, 2026 Some 31,000 unionized employees planned to take part in the work stoppage.
Bay Area California Democrats urge government shutdown after federal agents kill Minnesota nurse By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | January 26, 2026 Leaders introduced bills to hold federal agents accountable.
Bay Area Second ICE-linked killing in Minneapolis ignites protests across Bay Area By Pete Young | Bay City News | January 25, 2026 Thousands gather across the region as local leaders condemn ICE's actions.
Education Trans youth still have a safe haven in California, but that could change By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | January 23, 2026 Lawsuits and Trump administration policy changes targeting trans youth could put some California policies in jeopardy.
climate change Newsom wants $200M to fix EV slump but experts say it’s not enough By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | January 23, 2026 Newsom’s proposal would reach only a fraction of buyers amid a slowing market.
Featured in Category Why medication abortion is the top target for anti-abortion groups in 2026 By Julie Rovner | KFF Health News | January 23, 2026 A now-permanent COVID-era shifting allowing prescriptions via telehealth eased access to abortion medication.