health Californians are staying insured — but settling for health coverage they may not use By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | February 28, 2026 Following the end of enhanced federal premium assistance, many people are making concessions to afford staying insured.
Bay Area An early taste of summer on Saturday before cooler weather returns By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | February 27, 2026 Temperatures are expected to soar above 80 degrees on Saturday.
crime The Blotter | House burgled, suspect caught By Damin Esper | February 27, 2026 Jewelry taken from Alta Avenue residence in daytime burglary.
Bay Area Oakland teachers reach tentative deal with district after year of talks, but layoffs loom By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | February 27, 2026 Layoffs are projected to save about $11 million next fiscal year as OUSD confronts a roughly $100 million structural deficit.
California Los Angeles Unified school board places Carvalho on administrative leave, names acting superintendent By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | February 27, 2026 Decision comes two days after FBI raided his home, the district HQ, and a Florida residence.
News LAUSD School Board delays decision on Superintendent Carvalho after FBI raids By Mallika Seshadri and Betty Márquez Rosales | February 26, 2026 Calls to place Carvalho on a temporary leave of absence.
Education Oakland Unified board votes to lay off 400 workers to tackle massive budget shortfall By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 26, 2026 Declining enrollment is one cause of OUSD's budget woes -- the student population has shrunk from 54,000 students to 34,000 students.
gavin newsom Newsom changed California prisons. What will the justice system look like after he leaves? By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | February 26, 2026 In addition to the dramatic decline in the number of people the state is incarcerating, they are directing more resources to rehabilitation programs.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: ‘The Lehman Trilogy,’ the Assad Brothers and a Rust-Edelmann recital By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | February 25, 2026 Plus, last weekend of the OMCA White Elephant Sale.
Featured in Category Piedmont Middle School Principal Karyn Shipp to retire after 28 years with the district By Exedra Staff | February 24, 2026 Shipp said serving as principal of PMS was one of the greatest honors of her professional life.