Elections California billionaire tax is a no-brainer for progressive Democrats, right? Wrong. By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | April 9, 2026 Even some of the most liberal lawmakers and labor unions aren’t convinced by the plan, which has gained national attention.
Oakland Oakland failed to collect millions in business taxes amid system gaps, audit finds By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | April 7, 2026 The audit reviewed city tax data from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 and was requested by the City Council in 2024.
Bay Area A bumpy ride: Data reveal leaders, laggards in Bay Area post-pandemic transit recovery By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | April 6, 2026 In 2025 BART averaged about 4.6 million monthly trips, roughly half of what the agency carried before the pandemic.
Featured in Category Artifacts saved after fire damages historic Camron-Stanford House at Lake Merritt By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | April 5, 2026 The last remaining Victorian estate on Lake Merritt was built by Samuel Merritt, who came to California in 1849 to become Oakland's 13th mayor.
featured Ex-Oakland mayoral chief of staff sues city, alleges retaliation for voicing ethics concerns By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | April 3, 2026 Leigh Hanson was former mayor Sheng Thao’s chief of staff before and during a successful recall effort that removed Thao from office in 2024.
California Federal judge: Continued Border Patrol sweeps in California violated court order By Wendy Fry and Sergio Olmos | CalMatters | April 2, 2026 Judge said agents relied on broad assumptions about day laborers instead of specific evidence of immigration violations.
Elections Two Republicans are fighting for California governor. Why a tie is their best strategy By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | April 2, 2026 Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco need to split the vote nearly evenly to lock Democrats out of the race.
Technology Newsom orders government to consider AI harm in contract rules By Khari Johnson | CaMatters | April 1, 2026 The order followed a dispute between Anthropic and the Defense Department.
Housing California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | March 31, 2026 The state may get into the construction insurance business.
Bay Area Swalwell accuses FBI director Kash Patel of election interference in governor’s race By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | March 30, 2026 The Bay Area congressman is one of the top polling Democrats running for governor in a crowded primary field.