Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As national Democrats search for a unifying theme ahead of the fall’s midterm elections,…
Oakland mayor seeks to scale back homeless encampment sweeps as others push crackdown | National
At a glance, it might look like Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is following the trends in the Bay…
How Jesse Jackson helped shape the Bay Area’s political voice – The Mercury News
During his groundbreaking presidential bid in 1984, the Rev. Jesse Jackson kissed babies in San Jose, spoke at…
How a San Diego council member wants to prevent a repeat of fee-hike sticker shock – San Diego Union-Tribune
Councilmember Raul Campillo’s attempt to make it more difficult for San Diego to impose higher-than-expected fees on city…
Mark Kersey named CEO of San Diego County Taxpayers Association
Former San Diego City Councilmember Mark Kersey was named chief executive Tuesday of the San Diego County Taxpayers…
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson mourned, celebrated in Bay Area after death – East Bay Times
During his groundbreaking presidential bid in 1984, the Rev. Jesse Jackson kissed babies in San Jose, spoke at…
Getting caught buying sex in Oakland could now mean thousands of dollars in new fines – The Mercury News
OAKLAND — City Hall here is taking a tougher stand against pimps and johns across the city, which…
How Newsom’s spending binge created California’s chronic deficit
An array of charts buried in the fine print of the state budget, unknown to all but a…
Infrastructure needs will cost San Diego $7.8 billion it doesn’t have – San Diego Union-Tribune
San Diego’s funding shortfall for infrastructure projects has climbed to a record $7.8 billion this winter, up nearly…
Oakland Post: Week of February 11 = 17, 2026
Disparity Study Exposes Oakland’s Lack of Race and Equity Inclusion Part 1 By Ken Epstein A long-awaited disparity…
Grok and other ‘nudification’ apps put Silicon Valley at center outrage
Cutting-edge AI technology allowing boys and men to digitally undress girls and women without consent has put male-dominated…
Santa Clara County eliminates 365 jobs amid Trump-induced budget challenges – The Mercury News
Severe cuts to critical federal revenues continue to wreak havoc on Santa Clara County’s finances, forcing county officials…