Oakland SFUSD won’t lay off teachers; Oakland off list of most financially stressed school districts By Diana Lambert | EdSource | March 20, 2025 OUSD moved from a “negative” status on its second interim report to the state to a “qualified” status.
Elections Gavin Newsom’s MAGA-curious podcast mystifies listeners — and sets Democratic lawmakers on edge By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | March 20, 2025 Gavin Newsom’s podcast launch baffles Californians as the governor disappears from public events, raising questions about his leadership.
Technology Tesla gets permit to ferry passengers in California, a stepping stone toward autonomous taxis By Malena Carollo | CalMatters | March 19, 2025 Tesla has said it will launch such a service in Austin, Texas in June.
addiction ‘Breaking the cycle’: SF Mayor Lurie unveils plan to tackle homelessness, addiction By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | March 18, 2025 The work started on Lurie’s first day in office, when he announced the fentanyl state of emergency ordinance.
homelessness ‘Quiet panic’ as national rental assistance program set to run out of cash By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | March 18, 2025 Federal housing authorities announced that there's no plan to save the COVID-era emergency housing voucher.
Bay Area SF mayor backs extending program to waive fees for small business startups, expansions By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | March 17, 2025 The First Year Free program is an example of a policy that can have an immediate and real impact for SF entrepreneurs starting businesses.
parks Controversial San Francisco oceanfront park replacing Great Highway targeted by vandals By Pete Young | Bay City News | March 17, 2025 The 43-acre park will stretch from Lincoln Way to Sloat Boulevard, featuring lookout points, and space for art, performances and recreation.
Uncategorized AC Transit raising bus fares for first time since 2020 to help close $238M budget gap By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 17, 2025 The two-county, bus-only transit agency will phase in the increases starting in July.
Elections California Republicans say they’re making a comeback. Can they keep Trump at arms length? By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 17, 2025 California Republicans vie to capitalize on their Nov. victories and break Democratic supermajority while balancing Trump’s influence.
crime ‘No safe harbor’: Lurie defends use of police actions to crack down on illegal drug dealing By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | March 15, 2025 Mayor Daniel Lurie has declared the city’s drug crisis an emergency, and there’s debate about how to tackle it and whether enough is being done.