Federal judge denies bid by Sheng Thao, others to toss evidence in corruption case – The Mercury News
A federal judge this week refused to toss a trove of evidence against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao…
Robotaxis can break traffic laws without fines under new California rules – The Mercury News
State authorities closed a regulatory gap this week that allowed Waymo and other robotaxi companies to dodge consequences when…
Oakland diocese to close 13 churches across East Bay – The Mercury News
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland plans to close 13 of its locations across the East Bay in…
Billionaire tax proposal heads toward November ballot as ultra-wealthy pour money into fight – The Mercury News
Ultra-wealthy Californians are pouring more money into a battle against a divisive, union-created proposal to offset federal healthcare-funding…
How to watch Tuesday night’s televised debate – The Mercury News
The remaining eight leading candidates for California governor will take part in a televised debate at Pomona College…
Verdict reached in bellwether sex abuse lawsuit against Oakland Diocese
An Alameda County jury on Wednesday delivered a $16 million judgment against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland,…
At least 10 social workers put on leave after foster care death of San Jose toddler – The Mercury News
At least 10 Santa Clara County social workers, including supervisors and managers, have been placed on administrative leave…
How to watch and what to expect from the upcoming California governor debates
A correction to an earlier version of this article has been appended to the end of the article.…
Oakland Unified quietly suspends search for new superintendent amid money woes
OAKLAND — The city’s public school officials have quietly suspended the search for a new superintendent due to…
After San Jose toddler death in foster care, NAACP calls for removal of county leaders
The NAACP is demanding criminal investigations and the ouster of top county leaders over the death in foster…
Catholic sex abuse victim testifies in key East Bay lawsuit – The Mercury News
More than 50 years ago, a notorious Catholic priest in Union City used the pretext of overnight church…
Catholic sex abuse victim testifies in key East Bay lawsuit – The Mercury News
More than 50 years ago, a notorious Catholic priest in Union City used the pretext of overnight church…