Elections Candidates for California governor call on Swalwell to drop out after allegations of sexual assault By Jeanne Kuang and Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | April 10, 2026 One of the top contenders in the race, Swalwell denies the accusations; meanwhile some endorsers have withdrawn their support.
Bay Area BART board considers measures to tackle $375M budget deficit by 2027 By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | April 10, 2026 Proposed budget assumes current service levels — and the successful passage of Senate Bill 63, a regional sales tax measure.
public safety Bay Area airports react to DHS proposal to leverage customs against sanctuary cities By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | April 9, 2026 San Francisco International Airport is one of the largest airports in the country.
Elections California billionaire tax is a no-brainer for progressive Democrats, right? Wrong. By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | April 9, 2026 Even some of the most liberal lawmakers and labor unions aren’t convinced by the plan, which has gained national attention.
Oakland Oakland failed to collect millions in business taxes amid system gaps, audit finds By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | April 7, 2026 The audit reviewed city tax data from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 and was requested by the City Council in 2024.
Bay Area A bumpy ride: Data reveal leaders, laggards in Bay Area post-pandemic transit recovery By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | April 6, 2026 In 2025 BART averaged about 4.6 million monthly trips, roughly half of what the agency carried before the pandemic.
Featured in Category Artifacts saved after fire damages historic Camron-Stanford House at Lake Merritt By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | April 5, 2026 The last remaining Victorian estate on Lake Merritt was built by Samuel Merritt, who came to California in 1849 to become Oakland's 13th mayor.
featured Ex-Oakland mayoral chief of staff sues city, alleges retaliation for voicing ethics concerns By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | April 3, 2026 Leigh Hanson was former mayor Sheng Thao’s chief of staff before and during a successful recall effort that removed Thao from office in 2024.
California Federal judge: Continued Border Patrol sweeps in California violated court order By Wendy Fry and Sergio Olmos | CalMatters | April 2, 2026 Judge said agents relied on broad assumptions about day laborers instead of specific evidence of immigration violations.
Elections Two Republicans are fighting for California governor. Why a tie is their best strategy By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | April 2, 2026 Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco need to split the vote nearly evenly to lock Democrats out of the race.