California Next governor to face thorny choices after California’s rapid Medicaid expansion By Christine Mai-Duc | Los Angeles Times via KFF Health News | October 16, 2026 Massive federal cuts will force California and other states to reassess expanded healthcare programs.
Housing There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | October 16, 2026 Supporters say California needs money to fund housing construction while critics say bond financing isn’t the way to do it.
Bay Area Dozens of California dams need repair as El Niño winter draws closer By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | October 15, 2026 An audit released Monday found 57 dams in poor or unsatisfactory condition as of May, up from previous counts.
health Patients: All my best tips on how to opt out of data sharing By Alex Rosenblat | CalMatters | October 15, 2026 Even when patients are told they can opt out, medical providers often don’t give patients instructions on how.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Potrero Hill R&B Fest, Julian Lage, Telegraph Quartet, and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | October 14, 2026 Plus folk music legend Judy Collins at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley.
crime The Blotter | Hit and run suspect arrested for DUI By Damin Esper | October 13, 2026 Plus: An errant deer, burglaries, and a stolen car.
Arts & Entertainment This Friday: Movie in the Park + food trucks By City of Piedmont | October 13, 2026 Enjoy the last late summer food + movie event in Piedmont Park.
Arts & Entertainment Kent Nagano returns for Berkeley Symphony’s ‘Inheritance,’ Alex Nante premiere By James Ambroff-Tahan | Bay City News | October 13, 2026 Nagano, who led the Berkeley Symphony from 1978 to 2009, will return for the orchestra's opening night program on Sunday.
City The Piedmont Exedra endorses Measure GG By The Piedmont Exedra editorial team | October 13, 2026 This one-time tax incurred when a home is sold is a necessary and long overdue measure.
City Election 2026 | Q&As with City Council candidates By Exedra Staff | October 13, 2026 Nancy Beninati, Adam Hundt, Tom Ramsey and Bill Reichle share their views on city issues.