Oakland police reach tentative deal for 14% pay raise over 5 years
The Oakland police union and the city of Oakland tentatively approved a new contract Thursday that would give…
California’s legal corruption: Pay the politician, get the contract
Published Aug. 17, 2026at6:00am On a recent public radio show (opens in new tab) about California’s budget, one…
The barely watched SF race bringing in eye-watering amounts of money
For subscribersPublished Aug. 16, 2026at6:00pm Advocacy group GrowSF is about to spend more backing its endorsed candidates for…
The California Left and the Wealth Tax
With every release of economic data, the case for a wealth tax becomes ever more obvious. While The…
These CA schools play the financial games as the Capitol
By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Last week,…
California’s pension funds are rigged to stick taxpayers with the bill
Published Aug. 3, 2026at6:00am At 10 a.m. Monday, the California State Senate Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing…
Kaiser used algorithms to triage mental health patients, union says
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A health worker union has accused…
Prosecutors move to drop charge against California labor leader arrested during immigration protest – The Mercury News
By ERIC TUCKER and AMY TAXIN, Associated Press The Justice Department has moved to dismiss its criminal case…
State workers stage picket in Oakland to refute Newsom’s return-to-office mandate
Amid a stall in contract negotiations with the state of California, members of the Service Employees International Union…
Newsom’s brand of socialism: Spend big, reward your donors
Published Jul. 14, 2026at6:00am After eight years in office and eight growing budgets, Gavin Newsom’s central legacy as…
California unions need to use their power more responsibly
California’s governing class, and the state’s public unions, should take a page from the comic book that introduced…
CA lawmakers embrace pension increase for police, firefighters- CalMatters
By Adam Ashton, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Legislature…