Bay Area Oakland’s new police chief highlights his priorities By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 29, 2024 Chief Floyd Mitchell spoke at an introductory meeting on Wednesday.
Bay Area Which fast food workers will get paid more in California? By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 28, 2024 The state is still working out who will benefit from the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers that starts Monday.
Bay Area High stakes: Inside the multimillion-dollar battle for gambling rights in California By Ryan Sabalow and Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | March 27, 2024 Pending legislation would let California’s tribes sue their competitors, private card clubs.
Bay Area Why California Democrats are divided on retail theft bill By Lynn La | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 Some say it would unfairly target shoppers, while others say jobs are at stake.
housing California insurance market ‘in chaos,’ says former insurance chief. Can the new chief fix it? By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 Commissioner Ricardo Lara's efforts include new regulations favored by the industry.
Elections With Prop. 1 passage, Gavin Newsom again changes how Californians with mental illness get help By Jocelyn Wiener | CalMatters | March 21, 2024 After days of uncertainty, the results are finally in: Californians, by a slim majority, have approved Prop 1.
gavin newsom Gavin Newsom calls for a ceasefire in Gaza By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | March 21, 2024 After months of pressure and rising civilian casualties, California’s governor joins the calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Climate Active, wetter and cooler pattern to return to CA during late March By Daniel Swain | Weather West | March 21, 2024 Weather wonk Daniel Swain weighs in: Active pattern to reemerge, with wet & cooler conditions across much of CA through early April.
California California workers must wait even longer for indoor heat protections By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 21, 2024 A state board delays new rules again, apparently over state cost concerns. Labor officials are incensed.
Bay Area California is clearing criminal records — including violent crimes — to offer second chances By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 21, 2024 California has one of the nation’s broadest laws to clear criminal records, and it’s about to expand even more.