SSan Francisco Read More Women entrepreneurs, investors convene in San Francisco to close startup funding gapApril 4, 2026 THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA is regarded as a leading region for startups, dominating the field globally year…
OOakland Read More Ex-Oakland mayoral chief of staff sues city, alleges retaliation for voicing ethics concernsApril 4, 2026 A former top-level Oakland mayoral staffer is suing the city over claims that she was improperly fired after…
OOakland Read More Oakland Rep. Lateefah Simon promotes bill to give cities chance to keep sports teamsApril 4, 2026 U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-Oakland, is one of the co-sponsors for a new piece of legislation that gives…
OOakland Read More Oakland police report broad declines in major crime, down nearly 30% in early 2026April 3, 2026 Reported serious crime in Oakland fell nearly 30% in the first three months of 2026 compared with the…
OOakland Read More Oakland restores police cadet program with $900,000 grant, relaunch set for MayApril 2, 2026 Oakland will restore its Police Department Cadet Program after the City Council recently approved up to $900,000 in…
OOakland Read More Oakland mayor, councilmember to propose new rules, higher fines for illegal dumpingMarch 18, 2026 Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and City Councilmember Zac Unger will introduce a new ordinance next week to increase…
OOakland Read More State sues Oakland school district over its response to antisemitism complaintsMarch 18, 2026 State education officials are suing the Oakland Unified School District over claims that it has failed to address…
SSan Francisco Read More San Francisco, PG&E still far apart on terms for potential city takeover of utilityMarch 15, 2026 San Francisco has more work to do if it wants to take over PG&E’s property in the city…
CCalifornia Read More Novato teen wins California Poetry Out Loud title, heads to national finals in WashingtonMarch 15, 2026 A high school student from Novato will represent the state of California in a national poetry recitation contest.…
CCalifornia Read More Schools across California wrestle with how — or whether — to use AI in classroomsMarch 15, 2026 WHEN MIKE LAWRENCE JOINED ABC Unified School District as director of information and technology two years ago, he…
SSan Jose Read More San Jose Sikh youth revive ancient sacred instruments on Carnegie Hall stageMarch 12, 2026 IT WAS A BRIGHT MORNING SUNDAY at Evergreen hills — the day San Jose Sikh Temple filled with…
SSan Jose Read More San Jose officials weigh advocates’ calls to divest city funds from companies tied to ICEMarch 9, 2026 SAN JOSE OFFICIALS are weighing growing calls to divest the city from companies that critics say don’t align…