SAN FRANCISCO Mayor Daniel Lurie has announced legislation that would create five new “entertainment zones” intended to support small businesses. The entertainment zones temporarily shutter streets to vehicles to increase foot traffic for public events, which in turn boost sales …
The Homelessness Fraud and Corruption Task Force will investigate potential fraud and corruption involving local homelessness funds, with U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli saying there will be arrests if federal laws have been broken.
MOST OF THE STAFF working in the Oakland mayor’s office was placed on administrative leave Monday by Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins.In a news release sent out Monday morning, Jenkins said everyone in the office will be let go by Friday …
The most serious arrest last weekend came when officers stopped a group of people on Saturday morning on Marketplace Drive as the group headed toward Deltopia. One of the members of the group was in possession of a loaded gun, …
Yesterday — like every day last week — I had just 27 minutes to plan my lessons and grade my fourth-grade students’ work. In reality, I spent that time signing into the office, getting my mail, setting up breakfast for …
The California Community Foundation survey portrays a populace that values the contributions of immigrants, regardless of legal status, and believes the state should provide essential services to support their well-being.
The town of Yountville has launched its new Wine and Beer Passport program with the hopes of increasing tourism.According to town officials, the new program that began April 1 and runs through the end of August offers discounted wine and …
Contrary to its public narrative, the agency cast a wide net in its California immigration raid, setting the stage for a legal battle over how the government carries out mass deportations.
Seven proposals have been submitted for development of housing on some of Menlo Park’s downtown parking lots, planning officials said.The city is looking to develop at least 345 affordable housing units on a combination of the three parking plazas north …
Remains of a house severely damaged by the Eaton Fire in Altadena on Jan. 20, 2025. Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters
A bipartisan group of California lawmakers is calling on the Trump administration to preserve federal funding for a hydrogen energy project, saying it is vital for the nation's future.
Scammers have stolen more than $10 million in federal financial aid from California’s community colleges in the last 12 months — more than double what they stole in the prior year.
For now, the Diablo Canyon nuclear facility will use AI to comply with regulations. But some lawmakers think additional guardrails are needed for future uses.
Business groups and downtown associations say drinking later could revitalize nightlife and ease the 2 a.m. rush when bars shut down.
The stock market selloff that followed President Trump’s latest tariff announcement underscored the “unprecedented” risk that California pension funds see in a potential trade war.
Sen. Adam Schiff has proposed a federal tax credit for homeowners who harden their homes against wildfires and other disasters.
The state's major reservoirs are filling up after a series of atmospheric rivers.
Christopher Julian's opioid journey is familiar to many Americans.
Christopher Julian's opioid journey is familiar to many Americans.
West Sacramento officials say they had no role in the A's messy breakup with Oakland. But they take pride in being the A's rebound city, even for three seasons.
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