California Progressives seek health privacy protections in California, but Newsom could balk By Vanessa G. Sánchez | KFF Health News | March 14, 2025 If the measures reach his desk, Governor Gavin Newsom could lay such legislation aside to focus on securing federal funds.
Bay Area California landlords allowed to evict tenants for nonpayment — even if they’re able to pay By Felicia Mello | CalMatters | March 13, 2025 Nonpayment evictions plummeted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they’ve since spiked in many areas.
California California borrows $3.4 billion for Medicaid overrun as Congress eyes steep cuts By Christine Mai-Duc | KFF Health News | March 13, 2025 The top Republican in the state Senate is demanding a hearing “so the public knows exactly where their tax dollars are going.”
California What to know about two new measles cases in CA By Lynn La | CalMatters | March 13, 2025 The Los Angeles and Fresno public health departments each disclosed a case on Tuesday.
Bay Area Setting the stage for ‘instability and revolt’: Annual Silicon Valley report sounds warning By Brandon Pho | San Jose Spotlight | March 12, 2025 Region’s stark concentration of wealth has fueled deep social divides and contributed to a growth in homelessness.
Around Town The LWV Piedmont hosts “Public Health: The Next 4 Years” with Dr. George Rutherford By League of Women Voters, Piedmont | March 12, 2025 The Piedmont resident and UCSF professor of epidemiology and public health will speak on Sunday, March 30.
City The Blotter | Motorcyclist arrested for DUI By Damin Esper | March 11, 2025 Plus: Burglary, stolen cars, and more
Housing San Francisco shelters evicting families after 90 days, despite Mayor Lurie’s promise By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | March 11, 2025 Several families facing eviction held a press event Monday.
Elections Katie Porter vows to stand up to Trump as she enters race for California governor By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | March 11, 2025 "I first ran for office to hold Trump accountable––I feel that same call to serve now to stop him from hurting Californians."
California California lawmakers propose fixes for ‘insurance industry in shambles’ By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | March 11, 2025 From pushing for oversight of the FAIR Plan to providing tax breaks for premiums, California lawmakers try to fix insurance market problems.