California Alarmed by dating app violence, CA lawmaker proposes a ‘scarlet letter’ By Lynn La | CalMatters | April 17, 2026 The Senate’s public safety committee this week passed a bill that would require online dating services to run criminal background checks on California users.
Elections California Democrats can’t decide on a governor. Don’t count on Newsom or Pelosi for help By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | April 17, 2026 The race for governor is frustratingly murky on the Democratic side, with seven major candidates splitting the vote.
Oakland Long-planned project to improve Alameda-Oakland-I-880 access breaks ground By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | April 15, 2026 The $175 million transformation has been inching forward for nearly two decades.
Bay Area Cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 15, 2026 The final version of Senate Bill 79 offered local governments plenty of wiggle room over the where, when and how of the law.
COVID-19 BART logs 5.4 million riders in March, highest monthly total since pandemic By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | April 14, 2026 BART relies heavily on passenger revenue from fares and parking fees from customers who park and ride.
Bay Area Is Matt Mahan’s campaign for California governor losing steam? By Brandon Pho | San Jose Spotlight | April 14, 2026 The South Bay Democrat recently parted ways with a prominent campaign strategist.
Bay Area Bay Area leaders react as Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns amid sexual assault allegations By Kiley Russell and Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | April 14, 2026 The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office opened an investigation into sexual assault allegations against the East Bay congressman.
Bay Area Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf named CEO of Bay Area Council after national search By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | April 13, 2026 The BAC represents more than 350 major employers and works to advance economic growth, housing solutions and regional collaboration.
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| April 10, 2026 One of the top contenders in the race, Swalwell denies the accusations; meanwhile some endorsers have withdrawn their support.
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.