San Jose reaches tentative agreements with city unions – The Mercury News
Averting a potential strike, city officials and labor leaders announced a tentative deal Friday morning that will cover…
Election 2026: What would Milpitas Measure K do?
Milpitas voters will decide in November whether to revamp how local businesses are taxed under ballot Measure K…
Election 2026: What would Milpitas Measure K do?
Milpitas voters will decide in November whether to revamp how local businesses are taxed under ballot Measure K…
Opinion: Per capita cost of policing is more than many cities can afford – The Mercury News
Many cities in California are grappling with the reality that law enforcement spending is increasing faster than their…
San Jose to pitch new downtown parking rates after outcry – The Mercury News
Following public backlash over proposals to double parking meter rates and extend enforcement hours, San Jose officials are…
Saratoga renews contract with county sheriff’s office despite higher cost
After months of negotiations and considering other policing options, Saratoga City Council approved a five-year law enforcement contract…
Oakland Unified schools reopen after $100 million budget crisis, with more cuts ahead
At McClymonds High School this week, students lined up to lock away their phones under Oakland Unified’s new…
San Francisco schools gain two positive outlooks
Marina Middle School is one of 122 schools San Francisco Unified School District operates. Adobe Stock The San…
California legislators set aside millions for public hospitals
Faced with federal cuts that slashed billions annually from public healthcare, state legislators touted $250 million Monday in…
San Francisco balanced its budget. So why does the fiscal crisis remain?
Published Aug. 6, 2026at6:00am Mayor Daniel Lurie signed San Francisco’s budget into law at the end of July…
County rejects Sac Unified plan to stave off state receivers…
Just hours after the Sacramento City Unified School District Board of Education approved a financial recovery plan aimed…
San Francisco’s balanced budget offers cautious optimism
San Francisco has a balanced budget deal. And Mayor Daniel Lurie has taken another step toward the recovery…