SSan Francisco Read More ‘Absurd’: City officials laugh off PG&E’s $20B price tag for San Francisco’s gridOctober 15, 2026 “Absurd.” “Fantasy.” “Inflated.” When reacting to Pacific Gas & Electric’s price tag for its San Francisco grid —…
SSan Francisco Read More There have been 40 PG&E blackouts since December’s disaster. The city is pissedOctober 9, 2026 Since the Dec. 20 blackout knocked out power for a third of San Francisco, there have been 40…
OOakland Read More Progressive coalition aims to flip seats, defeat incumbents on Berkeley City Council | City GovernmentSeptember 29, 2026 Grassroots groups and community organizers across Berkeley have formed Flip the Berkeley City Council 2026, a progressive coalition…
SSan Francisco Read More San Francisco’s PG&E takeover bid faces a key appeal and a looming price tagSeptember 27, 2026 San Francisco’s long-discussed effort to take control of Pacific Gas & Electric’s local power grid may be regaining…
LLos Angeles Read More Deal allowing Paramount-Warner Bros. merger may not cure Hollywood’s troubles | Dan Walters | Dan-waltersSeptember 24, 2026 In sheer economic terms, Southern California’s movie and television production industry is not terribly important, generating scarcely 1%…
OOakland Read More Waymo is poised for OaklandSeptember 8, 2026 Self-driving Waymo taxis have become common sights in San Francisco and the Peninsula over the last year. But…
CCalifornia Read More California lawmakers pass bills expanding access to solar for rentersAugust 31, 2026 The California Legislature just passed two bills that advocates say will greatly improve access to small-scale solar for…
OOakland Read More Waymo to arrive in Berkeley, promising improved safety amid concerns | CityAugust 20, 2026 The self-driving taxi company Waymo, after five years of San Francisco rides, can finally cross the Bay Bridge.…
CCalifornia Read More Proposed California water rates raise fresh worries for residents already squeezed by costsAugust 19, 2026 Los Osos residents who already feel squeezed by high water costs may face another strain on their monthly…
SSacramento Read More Waymo can operate driverless vehicles in Sacramento, CPUC saysAugust 14, 2026 Waymo gets green light from state regulators to operate in Sacramento, company says SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After weeks…
CCalifornia Read More California PG&E customers will see $72.36 in bill credits as summer energy use surgesJuly 28, 2026 Pacific Gas and Electric Company customers with active electric accounts are about to get a bit of relief…
CCalifornia Read More California pulled school AC funding, $200M unspentJuly 24, 2026 By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In 2020,…