Oakland Oakland Police Commission names new chief candidates, mayor skips public vetting forum By Exedra Staff and Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 1, 2024 National search yields new candidates.
Bay Area Why California election workers are returning after COVID and conspiracy theories By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | March 1, 2024 They had to get through the pandemic, election denial and suspicious envelopes.
Bay Area Can drought-plagued California capture more of its unused urban water runoff? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | March 1, 2024 California ranks ninth nationwide among states with the most estimated urban runoff.
Bay Area Serial ADA plaintiffs alter tactics and venues as they launch new litigation in state courts By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News Foundation | February 27, 2024 "Serial plaintiffs" are suing in state court after national spotlight on repeated federal suits.
Elections Gavin Newsom faces another recall attempt. Will it do any better than last time? By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | February 26, 2024 Voters overwhelmingly rejected a 2021 bid.
Bay Area A slow start for voter turnout in California primary By Lynn La | CalMatters | February 26, 2024 The previous low in a presidential primary is 31% in 2012, when President Barack Obama was breezing to renomination.
Elections Why does California elect local judges? By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | February 23, 2024 Of all the races on your ballot, the least information is often available on local judges. Here are some ways to find out more about these candidates.
Bay Area California’s polluted communities could miss out on billions under state’s flawed system By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 23, 2024 The state’s environmental tool skews which communities are designated as disadvantaged, researchers say.
Housing Promises for a new city in Solano County, from roads to water, are worth hundreds of millions — if they’re binding By Levi Sumagaysay and Ben Christopher | CalMatters | February 22, 2024 Legal experts and elected officials are skeptical of California Forever's guarantees.
Bay Area Antisemitic public commenter threatens Walnut Creek city council By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | February 21, 2024 Walnut Creek was the first of many Bay Area cities last year to stop using phone-in and Zoom public comments because of a spate of antisemitic callers.