BBakersfield Read More Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress | NationalDecember 29, 2025 A number of member of Congress from both major parties have announced they are heading for the exits,…
CCalifornia Read More Larry Page threatens to leave California over billionaire taxDecember 29, 2025 Google co-founder Larry Page is reportedly preparing to flee California imminently over a billionaire tax as the state’s…
SSan Francisco Read More California Takes Steps to Address Rising Homelessness Among Aging AdultsDecember 29, 2025 Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers Can Now Opt Into $4,000 Grants to Help Bolster Economic Stability and Strengthen…
SSan Jose Read More Big Tech blocks California data center rules, leaving only a study requirement – The Mercury NewsDecember 29, 2025 By Alejandro Lazo, CalMatters Tools that power artificial intelligence devour energy. But attempts to shield regular Californians from…
CCalifornia Read More California sets few rules for charter school oversight. A new report offers improvements. – The Mercury NewsDecember 29, 2025 California lawmakers have been told over the past two decades that it needs to improve how it oversees…
CCalifornia Read More New laws in California 2026December 29, 2025 From bans on declawing cats and plastic grocery bags to new anti-discrimination protections for students and cheaper insulin,…
OOakland Read More Local Orgs. Unite Against Housing CrisisDecember 29, 2025 By Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black Media Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) represents California’s 61st Assembly District. As…
OOakland Read More 2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas – an Advocate for Jobs and JusticeDecember 29, 2025 By Edward Henderson, California Black Media Representing the 28th Senate District, Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) brings a…
CCalifornia Read More What to expect from the California governor race in 2026? – The Mercury NewsDecember 29, 2025 The special election on redistricting has been certified. The closely watched decisions from former Vice President Kamala Harris…
CCalifornia Read More Plastic bag ban, school cell phone crackdown among new California laws in 2026December 29, 2025 New California laws are taking effect in 2026 California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several new bills into law…
SSan Jose Read More Los Gatos will raise a Pride flag next June – The Mercury NewsDecember 29, 2025 Los Gatos will be raising the Progress Pride flag in June after the Town Council voted 4-1 to…
SSan Diego Read More Retired newsman expected a relaxing 2025 — then the SD Press Club calledDecember 29, 2025 Steve Fiorina reporting. (Photo courtesy Rick Griffin/MarketInk) The year 2025 was supposed to be a quiet year of…