California CalPERS recovers from tariff plunge and notches a big investment gain By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | July 14, 2025 The CalPERS gained 11.6% on in its investments over the past financial year, eclipsing its target of 6.8%.
California ‘This tax could kill this industry.’ California cannabis operators brace for increase By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | July 1, 2025 The excise tax for weed is 19% as of July 1, up from 15% — the result of a political deal three years ago.
Taxes Congress is fighting over this tax deduction. Here’s how it affects Californians By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | June 26, 2025 The House wants to raise the SALT deduction cap, which would help wealthy Californians pay less in federal taxes.
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.
California Have federal agents served warrants at California’s Capitol? The Legislature doesn’t want you to know By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | March 5, 2025 Open government advocates argue the public has a right to know.
Crime & Safety California task force seizes over $19 million in illegal cannabis products across East Bay By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | December 12, 2024 The legal cannabis market in California saw $350 million in sales in November, or about $4 billion per year.
Oakland Taxing their patience: AlCo treasury sorry for confusion over where to send property taxes By Dan McMenamin, Bay City News | October 25, 2024 Residents can send payments to either SF PO box or Oakland address, and can also pay online, the treasury's preferred method to receive the payments.
Bay Area Richmond, Chevron reach $550M compromise that puts brakes on November tax measure By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | August 16, 2024 Chevron offered to pay $300 million over 10 years, which they increased to $550 million if the city dropped the ballot measure.
Oakland Oakland approves budget using one-time funds from $105M sale of Oakland Coliseum By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 3, 2024 The 3-2 Oakland City Council vote staves off painful service and program cuts for at least another year.
Elections High court blocks anti-tax measure from California ballot By Alexei Koseff | CalMattters | June 20, 2024 Opponents of the measure argued it would have illegally revised the state constitution, and, if adopted, would radically change how California government works.