Oakland Oakland mayor nominates 2 candidates for Police Commission amid search for new chief By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 12, 2026 The commission is preparing to search for a new police chief.
Business & Finance Gavin Newsom forecasts a rosier California budget and banks on AI boom continuing By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | January 9, 2026 The governor’s 2026-27 budget proposal projects $9 billion more in revenue than anticipated, banking on the AI-driven economy to last.
California Lawmaker targets repeat drunk drivers as part of larger push to fix problems exposed by CalMatters By Lauren Hepler and Robert Lewis | CalMatters | January 8, 2026 DUI bill styled as “tip of the spear” in addressing how California allows dangerous drivers to stay on the roads.
California How Californians can use a new state website to block hundreds of data brokers By Colin Lecher and Miles Hinton | CalMatters | January 8, 2026 A tool called DROP lets California residents fill out a few forms to keep their personal data from being tracked or sold by data brokers.
Business & Finance Gavin Newsom joins Trump in blaming big investors for housing crisis By Ben Christopher and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | January 7, 2026 The governor's proposal to regulate corporate landlords is a pivot toward populism.
Technology California tax revenue getting a boost from AI boom — but for how long? By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | January 6, 2026 As talk of a possible AI bubble grows, so does uncertainty around an important source of California tax money.
gavin newsom Newsom’s final year in office begins with an $18 billion deficit. How will he address it? By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | January 6, 2026 As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to release his spending plan this Friday, a projected $18 billion deficit awaits, which could spell trouble for his legacy.
California Can Newsom deliver on unmet promises in his final year as governor? By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | January 5, 2026 Under Governor Gavin Newsom’s tenure, health care has been expanded, but his housing goals and homelessness pledges remain unfinished.
Technology Could this mysterious California news site influence the 2026 election? By Colin Lecher | CalMatters | January 5, 2026 When is a news source not what it seems? The California Courier uses the name of an established paper and doesn’t disclose apparent partisan ties.
Environment Flooding plays havoc on Corte Madera traffic, more woes likely Saturday as rain continues By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | January 2, 2026 High tide is around 11 am Saturday.