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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
California Governor Gavin Newsom walks across a stage during his inauguration in January 2023. The lower half of the back drop is fuzzy images of people waving flags and the upper half is a giant US flag.

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
Compilation of screenshots from The California Courier, a putative news website, against a pink background

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.
Oakland

‘What we refuse to do is forget’: Fruitvale marks 17 years since Oscar Grant’s death

By Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News | January 2, 2026
To commemorate Grant’s 40th birthday, the Oscar Grant Foundation will hold its Legacy Gala on Feb. 28 at Scott’s Seafood in Jack London Square, Oakland.
California
person in a brown long-sleeved top using a blue power tool on a workbench

New California fee targets batteries in PlayStations, power tools and singing cards

By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | January 2, 2026
Consumers will have to pay a 1.5% fee on all products with an embedded battery as the result of a new law aiming to curb risk of battery fires.
homelessness

‘We need real data’: Oakland needs 500 volunteers for 2026 Point-in-Time homeless count

By Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News | December 31, 2025
The 2024 PIT count revealed that 5,485 homeless people were living in Oakland, making up 58% of the total homeless population in Alameda County.
Bay Area

Self-driving cars could receive notices of traffic violations under new law in 2026

By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | December 31, 2025
The bill establishes greater regulations on autonomous vehicles when encountering law enforcement or emergency response personnel.
gavin newsom

California’s budget outlook is grim. Here’s what you need to know

By Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters | December 31, 2025
The deficit is projected to reach nearly $18 billion next year, mostly because the state is expected to spend so much money that it would offset, if not eclipse, the strong tax revenues driven by an AI boom.
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