Elections Newsom’s push for swift action on redistrict vote leaves counties scrambling to prepare By Maya C. Miller, CalMatters | August 19, 2025 Democrats want the proposed California maps to offset Trump and Republicans’ efforts to stack the next congressional election in the GOP’s favor by squeezing more Republican seats out of red states like Texas, Florida and Missouri.
Elections Republicans sue to block Newsom’s gerrymandering, point to legislative gamesmanship By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | August 19, 2025 The rushed legislation for a special election on new election maps violates the state constitution, say Republicans.
Elections California redistricting plan: 5 things to know about Newsom’s bid to redraw election maps By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 18, 2025 Governor Newsom’s plan could give his party five more seats and offset a Texas gerrymander.
Bay Area Marin police to cite minors under 16 riding class 2 e-bikes after grace period ends By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | August 18, 2025 The county’s Health and Human Services Department was seeing a sharp increase in serious injuries related to e-bikes since 2023.
Bay Area Berkeley launches rapid-response foster program to protect pets during emergency By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | August 15, 2025 The program comes in response to an increasing number of large-scale disasters, an upcoming wildfire and extreme weather season, and more.
Obituary Mt. Diablo High School community grieves student, 16, killed in Walnut Creek crash By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | August 14, 2025 A GoFundMe account has been created in honor of Alina Safi and had raised more than $11,000 as of Friday evening.
crime Brother of SF influencer Ricci Wynne facing same human trafficking, pimping charges By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | August 13, 2025 Prosecutors in San Francisco have also charged Ricci Wynne with two felony counts of alleged pimping and pandering.
homelessness San Jose set to sweep largest encampment, but displaced residents have nowhere to go By Joyce Chu | San Jose Spotlight | August 13, 2025 Advocates have questioned why the city doesn’t delay the sweep until the hotels and tiny homes are available.
business California grocery prices could rise if this self-checkout bill passes, grocers argue By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | August 13, 2025 This year’s bill waters down a version that died last session.
California Long-shot ballot initiative could have huge effect on California insurance By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | August 12, 2025 The initiative would limit the state’s ability to approve insurance rate requests starting in 2027.