Elections Oakland adds property transfer tax reform measure to November ballot By Eric Urbach | Bay City News | July 10, 2026 If approved by voters, the tax is predicted to generate increased revenue by an additional $4 million to $13 million.
California Proposal would allow drivers to trade personal data for potentially lower insurance rates By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | July 8, 2026 AB 311 would allow drivers to opt in to being tracked through telematics, which transmits data to insurance companies.
California Private prison company sells two of California’s immigrant detention centers to the feds By Wendy Fry and Nigel Duara | CalMatters | July 6, 2026 CoreCivic will continue operating two ICE detention centers in Kern and San Diego counties.
Elections Who is Steve Hilton? Here’s how he has rebranded himself multiple times By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | July 6, 2026 Hilton faces long odds in the November general election against Democratic former state Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
Bay Area Richmond-San Rafael Bridge on-ramp closure extended to February 2027 By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 2, 2026 The $18 million project includes removal of toll booths on the bridge that haven’t been used since 2020 and other improvements.
Bay Area Bay Area transit sales tax measure certified to go on November ballot By Kayla Chan | Bay City News | July 2, 2026 The proposed tax comes as public transit agencies in the region face severe budget shortfalls in the current fiscal year.
Bay Area Alameda County supes approve standing committee on reparations for Black residents By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | July 1, 2026 The move is part of a draft action plan created after two years of study, community listening sessions, and surveys of 400 residents.
featured Planned closure of National Archives could force relocation of historic Bay Area records By Kelcie Lee | Bay City News | July 1, 2026 The facility, with 75,000 cubic feet of historical records dating back to the 1850s, is an important resource for historians, researchers, families, and students.
Bay Area Plan ahead for fireworks viewing: Bay Area road closures on July Fourth By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | June 30, 2026 The Golden Gate Bridge, streets around Lake Merritt, and portions of the East Bay hills will all be affected by Saturday's celebrations.
Technology Californians can protect their personal data with one click. Help us test if it works By Colin Lecher and Mohamed Al Elew | CalMatters | June 30, 2026 CalMatters and The Markup want to keep tabs on whether data companies comply with DROP, and that's where you come in.