California California says new cigarettes appear to violate state’s flavored tobacco ban By Don Thompson | KFF Health News | May 5, 2023 The ban includes menthol-flavored cigarettes, and the attorney general's office says the new products are marketed as menthol substitutes.
Bay Area Facing California deadlines, automakers race to produce electric cars By Nadia Lopez | CalMatters | May 5, 2023 A look inside the factory that assembles Ford’s F-150 electric pickup.
California Latest national test results underscore declining knowledge of U.S. history and civics By John Fensterwald | EdSource | May 5, 2023 As they did for math and reading, eighth grade scores dropped in 2022 for U.S. history and civics; impact of COVID may be just one factor.
education Oakland teachers strike to raise some of the state’s lowest salaries By Diana Lambert and Daniel J. Willis | EdSource | May 4, 2023 Of the state’s 22 largest school districts that filed teacher pay data with the state, OUSD ranks 22 in pay adjusted for local cost of living.
regional How free trips for California legislators lead to bills By Jeremia Kimelman and Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | May 4, 2023 One organization accounted for about 40 percent money spent on trips sponsored by interest groups in 2022.
regional After the collapse of two California banks, what can the state do? By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | May 4, 2023 A clearer picture will emerge once the state’s regulator publishes a report, and lawmakers discuss options.
City City Council approves additional spending to offset additional Housing Element costs By Sam Richards | May 2, 2023 City, consultants say tougher demands by state housing department have led to increased costs.
City Incoming city administrator brings unique perspective to the role By Sam Richards | May 2, 2023 Rosanna Bayon Moore has experience as both policy maker and policy implementer.
City The Blotter | Traffic stop leads to arrest for drugs, loaded gun By Damin Esper | May 2, 2023 Plus more stolen cars recovered.
City New traffic changes near pool construction site start May 8 By City of Piedmont | May 2, 2023 Expect more truck traffic on Magnolia Ave. as soil excavation and removal picks up over the next two months.