gavin newsom Newsom blocks a bill to ban caste discrimination in California By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | October 10, 2023 What would have been a first-in-the-nation law divided South Asian communities in California.
California New state law to hold social media liable for child sex trafficking By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | October 9, 2023 The new law was authored by Oakland Assemblymember Buffy Wicks.
California New climate bills will force large companies to reveal role and risks in climate change By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | October 9, 2023 Newsom will work with the Legislature to relax 2026 implementation deadlines.
Bay Area Oakland privacy commission backs use of new ALPR system By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 6, 2023 Roughly 300 new cameras could be deployed through Oakland if approved by the City Council.
Around Town District mourns loss of staff member By Exedra Staff | October 6, 2023 A GoFundMe campaign to support Jason Darling's children has been set up.
Bay Area Kaiser strike continues amid stalled contract talks By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 6, 2023 Union representatives said a longer strike notice could be called after Saturday. The next bargaining session is scheduled for Oct.
City City invites residents to take short survey on Moraga Canyon housing plan By The City of Piedmont | October 6, 2023 The Moraga Canyon Specific Plan is an initiative to study ways to add 132 units of new housing to city-owned land.
basketball Warriors-backed WNBA team to call San Francisco home from 2025 By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | October 6, 2023 The expansion team will be the NBA's first new franchise since 2008.
energy As rooftop solar debate flares, builders, landlords, and renter advocates are taking sides By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | October 6, 2023 The California Public Utilities Commission may gut the payments to owners of solar panels on apartment buildings.
City Survey: Piedmont police department seeks feedback on safety communications By City of Piedmont | October 5, 2023 Give PPD feedback on how you'd like to receive crime alerts and other important safety information. Survey will be open until Oct.