OOakland Read More Buying buttons on a budget with this hobbyist’s guide to sustainable crafting | Local GuidesMarch 4, 2026 As spring in Berkeley comes into full bloom, when pink magnolias sprout across campus and the petals fall…
LLos Angeles Read More Los Angeles, Bay Area voters will decide whether to hike already high sales taxes | Dan Walters | Dan-waltersMarch 4, 2026 This year California voters will choose a new governor, fill other statewide offices, elect 100 state legislators and…
LLos Angeles Read More LA Mayor Karen Bass deflects blame, adds insult to injury for wildfire victims | Dan Walters | Dan-waltersMarch 3, 2026 The wildfires that swept through Los Angeles 13 months ago destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, with almost…
SSan Francisco Read More Mayor Lurie tells S.F. public health department to cut another $40MMarch 3, 2026 Mayor Daniel Lurie last week asked the San Francisco Department of Public Health to cut an additional $40…
SSan Diego Read More What Should Be Cut To Balance San Diego’s Budget? | 101.5 KGBMarch 2, 2026 San Diego is facing a budget deficit of 120-million dollars. On Tuesday, the public will be able to…
FFresno Read More Potential Fresno Unified layoffs include teachers, Spanish-speakersFebruary 24, 2026 What’s at stake? More than 250 Fresno Unified jobs are on the line Wednesday at the Feb. 25…
SSan Diego Read More MTS could raise fares or slash service. Riders dislike both options.February 21, 2026 Cars travel north along Interstate 5 as the Blue Line trolley bound for San Ysidro passes overhead. (Photo…
SSacramento Read More SCUSD board votes to cut mental health positionsFebruary 20, 2026 OVERNIGHT SHELTER AT THE JACKSON CIVIC CENTER THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND BEYOND IF NEEDED. NEW THIS MORNING, THE…
LLong Beach Read More Long Beach closes fiscal year with $40M deficit; larger structural shortfall looms – Press TelegramFebruary 20, 2026 Long Beach city leaders are grappling with how to handle its worsening financial position as external economic forces…
LLos Angeles Read More LA’s consecutive deficits call for ‘bold’ government reforms, controller urges – Daily BreezeFebruary 19, 2026 Revenue shortfalls, rising liability payouts and departmental overspending contributed to a second consecutive annual budget deficit for Los…
LLos Angeles Read More LAUSD board approves up to 657 layoffs. Budget at ‘breaking point,’ Supt. Carvalho saysFebruary 18, 2026 The Los Angeles school board — confronted with deficit spending and an internal forecast of insolvency in three…
SSan Jose Read More Santa Clara County DA warns of safety impacts from looming budget cutsFebruary 18, 2026 SAN JOSE — South Bay residents could see “dire consequences” — fewer prosecutions in domestic violence and sexual…