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fromSFGATE
2 days ago
East Bay (California)

Project could open thousands of acres in Bay Area to oil and gas drilling

US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
Environment
fromKqed
2 days ago

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

California's April snowpack levels are near record lows due to extreme heat and reduced snowfall.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 day ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

California's top lawyer explains why he hasn't sued Kalshi like Nevada and Arizona

California's Attorney General emphasizes state sovereignty in regulating prediction markets amid ongoing legal battles across the US.
US Elections
fromKqed
21 hours ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Project could open thousands of acres in Bay Area to oil and gas drilling

California plans to lease over a million acres for oil and gas drilling, sparking significant public concern and opposition.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
Environment
fromKqed
2 days ago

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

California's April snowpack levels are near record lows due to extreme heat and reduced snowfall.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.
#california-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
California
fromInsideHook
17 hours ago

California Cracks Down on Luxury Car Registration Loopholes

High auto insurance rates and taxes drive some citizens to creatively handle vehicle registration, often leading to ethically dubious practices.
#wildfire
fromBoston.com
9 hours ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

fromBoston.com
9 hours ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

SF politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
#los-angeles
Remote teams
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

Two days in the office a month? L.A. city attorney candidates tussle over telework

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy have opposing views on office attendance policies for city attorneys.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Shocking poll says half of Angelenos want a democratic socialist for mayor: 'Holy Zohran Mamdani'

Almost half of Los Angeles voters prefer a democratic socialist candidate for mayor, according to a recent poll.
Remote teams
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

Two days in the office a month? L.A. city attorney candidates tussle over telework

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy have opposing views on office attendance policies for city attorneys.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Shocking poll says half of Angelenos want a democratic socialist for mayor: 'Holy Zohran Mamdani'

Almost half of Los Angeles voters prefer a democratic socialist candidate for mayor, according to a recent poll.
Mission District
from48 hills
1 day ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Evacuations as two wildfires break out in southern California

The Springs fire in Riverside county has grown to 3,500 acres, prompting local authorities to issue several evacuation orders. The fire is concentrated in an area mostly north and east of Lake Perris, burning portions of the surrounding state recreation area.
East Bay (California)
#anthropic
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Anthropic
1 hour ago

Anthropic blocks OpenClaw from Claude subscriptions in cost crackdown | TNW

Anthropic has restricted Claude Pro and Max subscribers from using flat-rate plans with third-party AI frameworks, shifting costs to users.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic has established a political action committee to influence policy and regulation, contributing to both political parties during the midterms.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago

California kids are going without vision care, and the problem is getting worse

Vision problems in children are increasing, yet fewer kids on Medi-Cal are receiving necessary eye care.
Poker
fromFortune
3 hours ago

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

The federal government is suing Connecticut, Arizona, and Illinois over their regulation of prediction market operators like Kalshi and Polymarket.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
17 hours ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
Portland food
fromKqed
1 day ago

Indigenous Communities Reclaim Ancestral Lands and Waters | KQED

The Potter Valley Pomo tribe creates a community forest for youth camps and events, marking a significant cultural initiative in California.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

Frustrated New York City renters face challenges with bad landlords, mold, pests, and accessibility issues.
Public health
fromKqed
2 days ago

In 2026, the Bay Area Still Has Lots to Learn from 'Silent Spring' | KQED

MAHA and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. share skepticism of corporate power but diverge on issues like vaccines and pesticide regulation.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with concerns about potential detentions affecting many families.
Toronto startup
fromFortune
3 days ago

Elon Musk's coterie of companies are getting more and more pushback from Democrats | Fortune

Elon Musk's companies face increasing pushback in Baltimore, including a lawsuit over AI risks and a withdrawal from a tunnel project proposal.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 days ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Fox Host says Gavin Newsom is a woman because he's always crying & crossing his legs - LGBTQ Nation

Jesse Watters mocked Gavin Newsom's masculinity, suggesting he is overly feminine and questioning the Democratic Party's need for a straight white male candidate.
San Francisco
fromKqed
4 days ago

San Francisco Leaders Propose New Law Requiring Police to ID ICE Agents | KQED

San Francisco's sanctuary city policy enhances public safety and trust by limiting local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration operations.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
15 hours ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
#housing-development
fromtherealdeal.com
23 hours ago
LA real estate

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago
LA real estate

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

A housing development in a high fire risk area was approved despite concerns about evacuation safety and traffic congestion.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
23 hours ago

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

A housing development in a high fire risk area was approved despite concerns about evacuation safety and traffic congestion.
#homelessness
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Contributor: For water and mining policy near Salton Sea, keep in mind local children's health

The Salton Sea's shrinking water levels are causing toxic dust that impairs lung growth in local children, particularly affecting low-income communities.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
Mission District
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Mass brawl breaks out at Venice Beach homeless camp where Karen Bass boasted about cleanup

A mass brawl erupted at a Venice Beach homeless encampment, highlighting ongoing issues despite recent cleanup efforts by the mayor's office.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Silicon Valley's tech world takes center stage in state politics - San Jose Spotlight

In the 17th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Ro Khanna is facing a challenge from tech founder Ethan Agarwal, a fellow Democrat. Agarwal is an opponent of the ballot initiative to levy a one-time, 5% wealth tax on Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.
Silicon Valley
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

Campaign promises offered as assurances on California's troubled resi insurance market

Pacific Palisades residents face a $1.5 million gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs after last year's fire.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours ago

Firefighters contain Southern California brush fires fueled by Santa Ana winds

The Springs fire in Riverside County is 45% contained, with no injuries or structures damaged, but wind could affect growth.
SF politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Turning Point USA Throws Weight Against Clean Energy in Local Arizona Election

The Salt River Project in Arizona uses an outdated acreage-based voting system for utility governance, excluding many ratepayers from participation.
from48 hills
3 days ago

Sup. Jackie Fielder hasn't resigned-and doesn't need to - 48 hills

One out of five adults in this country experience some type of mental health symptoms every year. Fielder's situation reflects a common struggle that deserves understanding and respect.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California, other states sue to block Trump effort to roll back fair housing protections

In effect, the Trump administration is attempting to roll back civil rights enforcement in housing at the federal level, and pressure states to weaken their own protections as well. That's not just bad policy, it's unlawful.
SF LGBT
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour ago

Endangered salmon returned to Northern California, then the money dried up

The state is ending support for salmon restoration efforts, jeopardizing the reintroduction of winter-run Chinook to ancestral waters.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
20 hours ago

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's Absence From Board of Supervisors Follows Investigation Into Leaked Memo

Jackie Fielder's office is under investigation for leaking a confidential memo regarding the controversial RESET Center approved by the Board of Supervisors.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

California Sues Trump Over Repeal of EPA's Authority to Fight Climate Change | KQED

As a result of these changes, engine and vehicle manufacturers no longer have any future obligations for the measurement, control, and reporting of GHG emissions for any highway engine and vehicle, including model years manufactured prior to this final rule.
US politics
Mission District
fromKqed
6 days ago

San Francisco RV Permit Program Leaves Some Residents Homeless Despite Promises | KQED

Permits for RVs aim to assist occupants, but outreach gaps hinder support for those living in vehicles.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Trump announces fraud' crackdown in Democratic states as arrests begin in California

Donald Trump announced a crackdown on fraud in Democratic states, appointing JD Vance as fraud czar, with arrests already made in California.
#california-politics
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Anti-regulation Democrats? Top takeaways from governor's race forum in Fresno

California gubernatorial candidates emphasize the need to roll back restrictions affecting farmers and address rural community concerns.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: Is California really going to elect a Republican governor? Is there a Democratic Plan B?

California's Democratic primary faces risks of splintering support, potentially allowing Republicans to advance in the election.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Anti-regulation Democrats? Top takeaways from governor's race forum in Fresno

California gubernatorial candidates emphasize the need to roll back restrictions affecting farmers and address rural community concerns.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: Is California really going to elect a Republican governor? Is there a Democratic Plan B?

California's Democratic primary faces risks of splintering support, potentially allowing Republicans to advance in the election.
Environment
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NY energy experts, advocates say Iran war shows need for Hochul to implement climate law

Hochul's energy policy prioritizes fossil fuels over renewables, but experts warn this approach may lead to higher costs and missed climate goals.
California
fromAxios
1 day ago

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California is advancing AI regulations while the Trump administration seeks a national standard to limit state-level laws.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
US Elections
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

California gas station's bizarre reason for charging $10 a gallon: 'They probably could charge $20'

Over there in LA, we're at about, like, $6 max, which is something that hits everyone like crazy. But here it's $10. I've never seen that, ever.
California
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Trump signs executive order limiting mail-in ballots; California leaders say they'll fight

President Trump signed an executive order imposing federal controls on mail-in voting, claiming it addresses fraud concerns.
California
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: Obama urged Newsom on California's Prop 50 redistricting push

Obama's support for Prop 50 marks a shift towards a more confrontational Democratic strategy in response to Republican tactics.
US Elections
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

The Silicon Valley congressional race is getting ugly | TechCrunch

The CA-17 race is intensifying with Ro Khanna facing challenges from Ethan Agarwal, who has a controversial legal history.
California
fromABC30 Fresno
3 days ago

LIVE: California gubernatorial candidate forum being held at Fresno State

The California gubernatorial race features candidate forums focusing on affordability, rural issues, job creation, immigration, and agriculture.
California
fromKqed
4 days ago

The Challenges in Removing Cesar Chavez's Name in California Cities | KQED

California officially changes Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers' Day amid sexual abuse allegations against Chavez.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Oil flows again through controversial California pipeline after Trump order

The Trump administration invoked emergency powers to force reopening of a California offshore oil pipeline closed since 2015, overriding state regulatory objections and citing national security and energy needs.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

New Strategy to Prevent Homelessness Is Sweeping California

Preventing homelessness through proactive measures is more effective than solely addressing those already homeless.
Real estate
fromKqed
2 months ago

New Laws Aim To Ease Housing Crunch In California | KQED

Investor purchases of vacant lots skyrocketed in California burn zones after 2025 wildfires, with many transactions by corporate buyers.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

StreetSmart 15: Homes Before Highways - Streetsblog California

Over 800 homes demolished in six years for highway projects in California, revealing how transportation investments reduce housing supply and destabilize communities while remaining overlooked in housing policy debates.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Fuel, energy prices raise the pressure as California officials take next steps on climate

California's cap-and-invest climate program faces opposition over concerns it could increase energy costs while tightening emissions caps and reducing free allowances to industrial facilities.
California
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The California Housing Revolution That Wasn't

California's zoning reforms failed to increase housing supply because laws simultaneously removed regulatory barriers while creating new ones through wage requirements, affordability mandates, and local autonomy protections.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

California leaders speak out against Trump administration's repeal of historic EPA findings

The Trump Administration repealed the EPA's 2009 endangerment finding and revoked vehicle greenhouse-gas standards, undoing federal emissions rules and triggering legal and political challenges.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Newsom tells world leaders Trump's retreat on the environment will mean economic harm

Donald Trump is temporary. He'll be gone in three years,
US politics
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

New California laws in effect for 2026

New California laws expand IVF insurance, regulate AI, protect students from immigration enforcement, increase CSU automatic admissions, and change school policies effective Jan. 1.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Push for stricter cap on rent increases dies in the California Legislature

California Assembly rejected AB 1157, a proposal to cap annual rent increases at 5% and extend tenant protections to single-family homes.
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