Bay Area Swalwell jumps into California governor’s race, vows to fight Trump and rising costs By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | November 21, 2025 The Democratic congressional rep cites his experience as a planning commissioner and city councilmember for his hometown of Dublin.
Health Matters What to know about the CDC’s baseless new guidance on autism By Arthur Allen | KFF Health News | November 21, 2025 A reshaped CDC website suggesting that vaccines cause autism has appalled the medical community.
California Waning immunity and falling vaccination rates fuel pertussis outbreaks By Céline Gounder | KFF Health News | November 20, 2025 New details from health officials suggest the whooping-cough surge may be part of a national pattern driven by slipping vaccine coverage and waning immunity, with infants bearing the brunt of the consequences.
Bay Area Billionaire activist Tom Steyer launches bid to succeed Newsom as California governor By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters, Local News Matters | November 19, 2025 His two core promises are to preserve the state as a hub for business and innovation while also lowering California’s cost of living.
City ‘Above and beyond’ | City Council affirms its commitment to wildfire mitigation measures at Monday meeting By Exedra Staff | November 18, 2025 City updates fire codes for new construction and major renovations.
City The Blotter | Traffic stop leads to stolen goods recovery By Damin Esper | November 18, 2025 Mountain bikes, generator found in truck; also DUI, plus attempted burglary reported.
Education White House splinters Education Department, sending K-12 programs to Labor By Linda Jacobson | The74million.org | November 18, 2025 It’s unclear whether such a move is legal -- the Sec'y of the DoE acknowledges only Congress has the power to completely eliminate the agency.
crime Suspect charged with murder in shooting death of beloved Laney College coach Beam By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | November 18, 2025 The shooting, along with other recent gun violence, has prompted AlCo DA to reinstate mandatory minimum sentences in gun cases.
Bay Area Have thoughts on region’s future? Public comment opens for Plan Bay Area 2050+ By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | November 17, 2025 Long-term plans impacting transportation, housing, the environment, and the economy have been met by questions, criticism.
California Oakland’s big education bet: empower parents, transform schools By Jo Napolitano | The 74million.org | November 17, 2025 "Unlike school leaders, or even teachers, parents are here to stay," says founder and CEO of the local tutoring program.