Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Signals She’ll Run for Full Term in November
On her first anniversary in office, the former East Bay representative promised Oaklanders continued stability and growth.
Golden Gate Bridge Protest Trial Opens in San Francisco
Attorneys for seven activists facing felony conspiracy charges for blocking the Golden Gate Bridge in 2024 will argue their clients…
The Journalist Who Investigated the Migrant Child Crisis Weighs in on Becerra’s Record
The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who exposed the reach of migrant child labor during the Biden administration weighs in on gubernatorial…
Hilton, Becerra Lead Democrats’ Final Poll for California Governor
The survey shows Xavier Becerra holding his advantage over fellow Democrat Tom Steyer, even as candidates target Becerra and Steyer…
Fired South Bay Jail Guard Sentenced for Allowing Beating of Incarcerated Man
A former Santa Clara County jail guard was sentenced to 45 days in jail for his role in allowing two…
Bay Area’s First Medical School in Over 100 Years Could Open in 2030
Santa Clara University and Sutter Health plan to open the Mark and Mary Stevens School of Medicine around 2030 in…
PG&E Spends Millions Against Tom Steyer. What’s Behind the Clash?
Tom Steyer’s crusade against California’s electric utilities, including a plan to slash rates and lower profits, may explain why PG&E…
Chad Bianco Pitches Deregulation and a Focus on Fraud at KQED Governor Town Hall
Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco presented a gubernatorial agenda focused on shrinking government, rooting out fraud and ending California…
California Quietly Brings Back Controversial Scoring Policy for Trans Student Athletes
A state high school athletics federation reintroduced a rule allowing an additional competitor to earn a medal in events in…
Amid Immigration Crackdown, Officials Worry About Decline in California Dream Act Applications
Fewer high school students from mixed-immigration status families are completing financial aid applications.