California Stanford longevity panel highlights need for lifelong learning to support longer work lives By Susan Nash | Bay City News | February 20, 2026 With average life expectancy having increased by 30 years over the last century, people need to think differently about work.
California California’s revised TK definition would remove ‘modified kindergarten curriculum’ By Betty Márquez Rosales | EdSource | February 20, 2026 Early education experts herald the proposed clarification as "game-changing."
Bay Area Cal State pressured to cut ties with groups that help people of color By EdSource Staff | February 20, 2026 More than a dozen CSU campuses have quietly signed pacts with the Trump administration.
California U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs. Here’s how they’ve affected California By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | February 20, 2026 California ports, farms, businesses, workers and consumers have all been impacted.
Education Modern parenting means apps for sports, school and more. Where is the data going? By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | February 20, 2026 California law has gaps that allow companies to collect and sell students’ data.
Climate Bay Area rain to clear out, low temps to linger; more storms possible in coming days By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | February 20, 2026 A cold weekend with very strong coastal winds and chance of more rain next week.
public safety Bay Area skiers among those killed in Tahoe avalanche By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | February 19, 2026 Six victims were rescued, but eight others died and one is still missing.
Elections Bernie Sanders warns of ‘billionaire class’ as California wealth tax fight intensifies By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | February 19, 2026 A proposed ballot measure would tax billionaires’ net worth by 5% for health care and schools, but top Democrats say it will drive them away.
Elections Furious with Trump, California Democrats plot election strategy in San Francisco By Maya C. Miller and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | February 19, 2026 Democrats face pressure to support candidates who'll push back hard against the GOP.
Education Oakland teachers rally for job security, student-centered budget amid $50M deficit By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | February 19, 2026 The rumblings of a possible strike come days after SF teachers went on a four-day strike last week and successfully secured their demands.