Oakland City Hall shuffle: Oakland mayor’s office staff on leave after Thao’s former top deputy fired By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 8, 2025 Newly released documents include notes about a cynical strategy to ‘use BP (Black People) as tokens.'
pensions California’s big pension funds lost billions in stock market selloff. Can they recover in time? By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | April 8, 2025 CalPERS lost about $15 billion on Thursday and Friday, the first two days after Trump’s announcement; CalSTRS likely recorded a similar loss.
Bay Area Friends in law places: Federal court filings express solidarity with firm Trump targeted By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | April 7, 2025 The amicus fillings, providing safety in numbers, asked the court to ensure that this abuse of executive power ceases.
California Canadians pull back on travel to California because of Trump: ‘I will miss the desert’ By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | April 7, 2025 It’s become clear that Trump is willing to rip up the biggest and best trading partnership in the world and drive the US travel industry to the ground.
Bay Area ‘Hands Off!’ day around the Bay: Thousands join in protests of all things Trump and Musk By Alise Maripuu, Leslie Katz and Aly Brown | Bay City News | April 6, 2025 Hundreds of demonstrators were part of the scene in downtown Oakland.
athletes Democrats reject California bills banning transgender athletes from girls’ sports By Diana Lambert | EdSource | April 5, 2025 The hearing drew an overflow crowd of people with strong opinions on transgender rights, the political divide and President Donald Trump.
Bay Area California State Library says Trump administration halts local library funding By Tony Hicks, Bay City News | April 4, 2025 IMLS typically provides more than $200 million annually for local libraries in all 50 states.
Bay Area Boaters warned of whale sightings in San Francisco Bay after one found dead By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 4, 2025 Be careful while out on the water because, while famously large, the animals are sometimes difficult to spot.
Bay Area Muni moves forward with bus service cuts despite public outcry, budget concerns By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | April 3, 2025 Muni is attempting to close its looming $50 million budget deficit by slashing and shortening five bus routes.
Education A ‘missed opportunity’: Does Newsom’s plan to get Californians into better jobs do enough? By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | April 2, 2025 California is embarking on a significant organizational initiative without knowing if legislature will even approve.