Bay Area How California legislators got more than $1.4 million in travel and gifts in 2023 By Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | April 9, 2024 Financial disclosures show that state lawmakers received more than $330,000 in gifts, plus more than $1.1 million in travel sponsored by interest groups.
Housing These Californians just got protection from big rent hikes By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | April 5, 2024 Tenants in many new privately owned, low-income units will be protected from double-digit increases.
California Newsom, Legislature get a $17 billion jump on California budget deficit By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | April 5, 2024 The state faces a shortfall of between $38 billion and $73 billion next year.
climate change Bountiful snowpack marks second straight season with above-average start to April By Aly Brown | Bay City News | April 5, 2024 The California adage “winter snows bring summer flows” underscores the importance of a bountiful snowpack for future water supply.
Housing California’s most controversial housing law could get a makeover By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 2, 2024 Some of California’s top lawmakers want to clear up, but also rein in, the state’s most controversial housing statute.
Arts & Entertainment CA legislators consider bills on concert tickets and work calls By Lynn La | CalMatters | April 2, 2024 Some are pushing ambitious bills on contentious topics.
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.