OOakland Read More Illegal dumping fines could go up a lot in OaklandMarch 16, 2026 If you’re caught trashing Oakland’s streets, be prepared to pay a bigger penalty. Mayor Barbara Lee and Councilmember…
OOakland Read More Illegal dumpers could have vehicle registration blocked under proposed law March 9, 2026 Oakland tries to penalize people who illegally dump trash on city streets, but fines are rarely paid. A…
OOakland Read More Council approves Berkeley projects that sidestep labor standardsFebruary 25, 2026 Workers at a downtown Berkeley construction site. Credit: Kelly Sullivan for Berkeleyside The Berkeley City Council reluctantly signed…
OOakland Read More Developers’ move to dodge Berkeley labor rules heads to City CouncilFebruary 23, 2026 Workers at a downtown Berkeley construction site. Credit: Ximena Natera, Berkeleyside/Catchlight Local Update, Feb. 23: The City Council…
LLos Angeles Read More Los Angeles police chief declines to enforce ICE mask banFebruary 6, 2026 (The Center Square) – California has a new law that prohibits law enforcement from wearing masks, but don’t…
CCalifornia Read More Trump Administration Sues California to Keep Federal Law Enforcement MaskedNovember 19, 2025 Lawsuit seeks to block new laws that require visible identification for law enforcement The Trump Administration filed a…
OOakland Read More Berkeley approves 23-story housing project over union protestNovember 19, 2025 Workers at a downtown Berkeley construction site. Credit: Ximena Natera, Berkeleyside/Catchlight Local More than two years after Berkeley…