California In the News | Governor Newsom delivers major address to Californians By Exedra Staff | June 10, 2025 The Governor warns that the President’s militarization of Los Angeles marks a dangerous inflection point for the nation.
City The Blotter | Tools stolen from construction site By Damin Esper | June 10, 2025 Unknown suspect reportedly took $2,400 worth of tools. Also: DUI arrest, and stolen vehicles.
City From the frontlines: Speakers to share wildfire experiences at Community Preparedness Event this Saturday By CIty of Piedmont | June 10, 2025 Hear firsthand stories of wildfire evacuations from community members, firefighters, and emergency managers.
California California Democrats choose progressive Latina as next state Senate leader By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | June 9, 2025 Sen. Monique Limón will be the first woman of color to hold the state Senate leader position.
California Cleaning up ‘Trump’s mess’: California sues as Newsom mobilizes law enforcement to LA By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | June 9, 2025 The lawsuit names President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the Department of Defense.
health care Lawmakers and Newsom are billions apart on cuts to health care, education and more By Yue Stella Yu, Jeanne Kuang and Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | June 9, 2025 Legislative leaders argue, balancing the state’s budget should not come at the expense of “California’s most vulnerable.”
Oakland Community, politicians give Mayor Barbara Lee ‘Oakland love’ at inaugural celebration By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | June 9, 2025 Lee, 78, will serve out the remainder of Thao’s term and could spend much of her term running to retain the mayor’s office.
Bay Area 2 officers injured, 60 arrested as ICE protest in SF leads to vandalism, violent clashes By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | June 9, 2025 SF Mayor Daniel Lurie noted that a lot of Muni vehicles were vandalized, and windows of local businesses were broken in the Financial District.
Environment Livermore recreation district heads to court in quest to exit tax-sharing deal with EBRPD By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | June 9, 2025 Over the past several years, LARPD has made repeated efforts to update and clarify the agreement, but no resolution has been reached.
Around Town Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for new Bushy Dell Creek bridge By Exedra Staff | Photos by Julie Reichle | June 6, 2025 The new bridge replaces an older wooden structure that had fallen into disrepair.