California Tracking California’s lawsuits against Trump: Here’s where the state won — and lost By CalMatters | January 21, 2025 What do California’s past legal skirmishes with the Trump administration 1.0 tell us about the policy battles to come?
California As Trump declares border emergency on Day 1, California’s targeted immigrants lie low By Wendy Fry | CalMatters | January 21, 2025 Trump’s executive orders are expected to have financial and economic impacts, while doing little to address real immigration challenges.
Fires Moss Landing battery blaze: Officials demand independent investigation of lithium-ion fire By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | January 21, 2025 Without a proven system to fight battery fires, the blaze was still burning itself out Monday.
Oakland Ex-Oakland mayor, co-defendants plead not guilty to federal bribery, corruption charges By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 20, 2025 The alleged scheme started around October 2022, just weeks prior to the November election Thao narrowly won.
Fires CPUC approves plan to require frequent inspections of PG&E fire safety practices By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | January 20, 2025 One of the things California Public Utilities Commission will ask PG&E: can safety concerns be raised without fear of retaliation?
News Alameda County supervisors select 7 finalists to be interviewed to replace ousted DA Price By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 17, 2025 Supes seek applicants who can smoothly manage the district attorney’s office while implementing the board’s public safety initiatives.
Bay Area Newsom appoints two Bay Area residents to state high-speed rail, water commissions By Janis Mara | Bay City News | January 16, 2025 Alexandre Makler, of Berkeley, has been reappointed to the water commission; and Peter Whippy, of Alamo, appointed to the state rail authority.
Oakland Oakland judge postponed Musk suit against OpenAI even as interest in the case gathers By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | January 15, 2025 Local judge officiates in the high profile case being watched across the country.
Oakland Alameda supes move forward with Oakland Coliseum sale to local development group By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 15, 2025 African American Sports and Entertainment Group’s plans include developing both market rate and affordable housing components.
climate change Breaking news: California withdraws diesel truck ban, other clean-air rules as Trump prepares to take office By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | January 14, 2025 State officials have long considered the rules essential to cleaning up California’s severe air pollution and combating climate change.