Elections Newsom wants voters to weigh in on new congressional districts in November By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | July 31, 2025 Newsom says California must respond to a partisan redistricting war set off by President Trump.
Elections Kamala Harris will not run for California governor By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | July 30, 2025 The decision leaves open the possibility that Harris will make another bid for the White House in 2028.
California Several contenders enter race for California schools chief By Carolyn Jones | The 74 | July 30, 2025 As Trump takes on education, the next state superintendent faces daunting challenges.
china San Jose tech firm pleads guilty to supplying Chinese military supercomputer program By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 30, 2025 The company’s plea agreement is still subject to approval by a federal judge.
Housing They already live on the edge. Trump’s immigration crackdowns now threaten their housing By Yue Stella Yu and Ben Christopher | CalMatters | July 30, 2025 In Oakland, renters have been asked if they were “legal” by a landlord seeking to push them out.
City The Blotter | Suspects arrested in armed robbery By Damin Esper | July 29, 2025 Plus: Over $10,000 worth of property taken in Requa Place burglary; Grand Avenue DUIs; playing with fire.
California ‘Everything is at stake’: Newsom pushes for redistricting as Texas weighs new GOP maps By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | July 29, 2025 Newsom is exploring multiple options to squeeze more Democratic districts out of the state.
health Bonta sues Trump administration over Planned Parenthood cuts By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | July 29, 2025 The suit contends Trump's new signature tax law requires states to violate Planned Parenthood’s First Amendment rights.
Around Town Registration for Schoolmates now open By City of Piedmont | PRD | July 29, 2025 PRD also introduces a new program this year -- "The Hangout"-- for fourth and fifth graders.
homelessness AlCo supes achieve consensus on Measure W funds, but homeless advocates want more By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | July 29, 2025 Measure W narrowly passed in 2020 by less than 1% and introduced a sales tax of 0.5% for 10 years across Alameda County.