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.
Bay Area Big change for small businesses: No more SBA loans for non-citizens By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | March 30, 2026 California has the largest immigrant population in the nation, and small businesses provide the bulk of new jobs in the state.
Elections California governor’s race: See the candidates’ incomes and tax payments By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | March 28, 2026 Here’s a snapshot of the top candidates for governor’s incomes and taxes. Billionaire Tom Steyer dwarfs them all.
Bay Area ‘No Kings’ protests could draw big crowds Saturday around Bay Area, nationwide By Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News | March 27, 2026 San Francisco is expected to host one the region’s largest marches, beginning at noon from Sue Bierman Park near The Embarcadero and moving down Market Street toward Civic Center Plaza — where a rally follows at 2 p.m.
Technology Tech giants are spending more than ever to shape California politics. See how much By Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | March 27, 2026 It’s the start of what could be a spending blitz in the upcoming election.
Elections California sheriff Chad Bianco says his seizure of more than 600,000 ballots is ‘normal law enforcement’ By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 26, 2026 Bianco, a Trump supporter, is neck-and-neck with fellow Republican Steve Hilton for the lead in the governor’s race.