Why this wealthy South Bay suburb is at the center of the next big fight over California housing – The Mercury News
By Ben Christopher, CalMatters In January 2023, the town council of Los Altos Hills, a mansion-studded bedroom community…
Marc Benioff wants troops in S.F.? Here’s what he needs to do instead
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff speaks to thousands at the Moscone South Hall during Dreamforce 2024 in San Francisco.…
Oakland Post: Week of October 8 – 14, 2025
“I decided early to give my life to something eternal and absolute. Not too little gods…. but to…
California expands immigrant privacy protections as Trump pushes deportations
Immigrants selling food, flowers and other merchandise along the sidewalks of California will have new privacy protections intended…
California Attacks Business Free Speech
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, like every politician, claims to be a champion of free speech. Then why is…
How will search for another police chief tip Oakland’s balance of power?
OAKLAND — Floyd Mitchell is leaving his job as Oakland’s police chief in part because he grew frustrated…
Austin Beutner expected to challenge Karen Bass for mayor in 2026 – NBC Los Angeles
Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner is expected to challenge Mayor Karen Bass when she runs for reelection in…
Bay Area retirees struggle with high costs, survey shows
At 61, Alexander Remus has pared his life down to the essentials. He lives on a modest pension,…
Four candidates look to replace Larry Stone in November – The Mercury News
For the first time in more than three decades, Santa Clara County voters will see an open race…
California expands privacy protections as Democratic-led states resist Trump’s immigration agenda | National
Immigrants selling food, flowers and other merchandise along the sidewalks of California will have new privacy protections intended…
California expands privacy protections as Democratic-led states resist Trump’s immigration agenda
By contrast, some Republican-led states are requiring local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with ICE agents. “The actions…