Oakland Bureau · 21 SEP 2026
Oakland Police Locate Missing 15-Year-Old Boy Safely
Oakland police confirmed that a missing 15-year-old boy has been safely located.
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State Politics · 21 SEP 2026
Newsom Again Vetoes Campus Jobs Bill for Undocumented Students
Governor Newsom has rejected legislation that would permit undocumented college students to hold on-campus employment.
Read analysis →State Government · 21 SEP 2026
Newsom vetoes police and firefighter pension boost, citing fiscal concerns
Governor Newsom rejected legislation to enhance retirement benefits for police and firefighters, pointing to pension costs.
Read analysis →Media · 21 SEP 2026
Opposition Builds as Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Settlement Reaches Critical Stage
Critics are pressing regulators to scrutinize the proposed deal as settlement talks enter a decisive phase.
Read analysis →California Politics · 21 SEP 2026
Newsom vetoes bill allowing undocumented students to hold campus jobs
Governor Newsom blocked legislation that would have permitted undocumented students to work on California college campuses.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 20 SEP 2026
Judge Rules Conservative Group Members Can Misgender People on UC Campuses Without Consequence
A federal judge has ruled that members of a conservative group may misgender individuals on University of California campuses without facing disciplinary consequences.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 20 SEP 2026
California community colleges cleared to add up to 12 new bachelor's degrees
Governor Newsom signed legislation allowing California community colleges to offer up to 12 additional bachelor's degree programs.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 20 SEP 2026
New El Niño Pattern Mirrors Past California Soaking Winters
Forecasters say the developing 2026-27 El Niño shares key traits with earlier events that delivered heavy rain to California.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 20 SEP 2026
L.A. County inmate killed in coordinated attack at Pelican Bay State Prison, officials say
Officials say an L.A. County inmate was killed in a coordinated attack at Pelican Bay State Prison.
Read analysis →WiresDesk · 20 SEP 2026
ICE enforcement tracking expands in California
A new tracker documents ICE arrests and detention activity across California, highlighting patterns in immigrant communities.
Read analysis →California Desk · 20 SEP 2026
California Child Marriage Ban Faces Civil Rights Opposition
Civil rights groups are challenging a proposed California ban on child marriage.
Read analysis →State Politics · 20 SEP 2026
California bill could trigger massive wave of HOA fee hikes
A California bill could trigger massive wave of HOA fee hikes.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 20 SEP 2026
California property insurance deserts spread to low-risk fire areas
Insurers are retreating from neighborhoods once considered safe from wildfires.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 20 SEP 2026
California Republicans navigate Trump's midterm push
California GOP candidates balance national enthusiasm with local electoral risks as Trump campaigns in the midterms.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 20 SEP 2026
California's FAIR Plan expands as insurers retreat from wildfire zones
The state-backed FAIR Plan is absorbing more homeowners as private carriers limit wildfire coverage.
Read analysis →sf · 20 SEP 2026
Six Injured in Multivehicle Crash Near Presidio
San Francisco firefighters responded to a multi-vehicle collision near the Presidio that left six people injured.
Read analysis →Statehouse · 19 SEP 2026
Newsom signs bills aimed at shielding California elections from federal interference
Governor Newsom signed legislation intended to protect California elections from outside interference and increase transparency.
Read analysis →Local · 19 SEP 2026
Pepper spray incident at California theater
A man was arrested after allegedly pepper-spraying another moviegoer during a screening.
Read analysis →National · 19 SEP 2026
Former Syrian prison official sentenced in California
A California judge sentenced a former Syrian prison commander to 60 years for torturing detainees.
Read analysis →California Economy · 19 SEP 2026
Newsom signs California’s first standalone post-production tax credit
Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation creating California’s first standalone post-production tax credit.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 19 SEP 2026
Measles warning issued after infected traveler passed through Bay Area and other California regions
Public health officials are alerting residents after a confirmed measles case traveled through multiple California locations, including Bay Area transit.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 19 SEP 2026
Carrot Top Hospitalized in Las Vegas
Comedian Carrot Top was hospitalized in Las Vegas following an apparent suicide attempt, prompting support from fellow comedians.
Read analysis →State Government · 19 SEP 2026
Newsom Signs Bill Barring Other States From Sending National Guard Troops to California
Governor Newsom signed legislation preventing other states from deploying National Guard troops into California.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 19 SEP 2026
Measles Exposure Alert Follows Amtrak Ride Across Six California Counties
California health officials are warning riders about possible measles exposure after an infected person traveled on Amtrak through six counties.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 19 SEP 2026
Climate Policy vs AI Risk Debate
A Los Angeles Times commentary argues Trump-era climate policies pose a more immediate existential risk than artificial intelligence.
Read analysis →LA Desk · 19 SEP 2026
Preserving the '90s LA Party Crew Scene
A former participant is documenting the era's underground social gatherings.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 19 SEP 2026
California counselors weigh SAT value as UC admissions policy remains unsettled
High school counselors across California are advising families on whether to take the SAT while UC admissions guidance stays unclear.
Read analysis →Business · 19 SEP 2026
Diesel Costs Squeeze California Growers During Critical Harvest Window
Rising fuel prices are straining farm budgets just as harvest operations peak across the state.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 19 SEP 2026
California home insurance overhaul nears
California is preparing a major restructuring of its home insurance system.
Read analysis →California Desk · 19 SEP 2026
Chronicle Endorsement Warns Prop 44 Risks Vulnerable Patients
A San Francisco Chronicle editorial argues Proposition 44 treats vulnerable patients as political leverage.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 19 SEP 2026
McClatchy's Decline Highlights California News Crisis
The collapse of McClatchy newspapers underscores a broader news crisis across California.
Read analysis →WiresDesk · 19 SEP 2026
UC transgender name and pronoun rules temporarily blocked
A federal court has temporarily blocked UC from enforcing new transgender name and pronoun rules.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 19 SEP 2026
Uber Ordered to Pay $40 Million in California Highway Death Case
A California court has ordered Uber to pay $40 million to the parents of a woman fatally struck on a highway.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 19 SEP 2026
Allegations against billionaire tax architect force reckoning at crucial moment for labor
A prominent tax architect faces new allegations that are prompting scrutiny of labor policy debates.
Read analysis →capitol · 19 SEP 2026
Newsom vetoes bill to loosen work-from-home rules for state workers
Governor Gavin Newsom rejected legislation that would have expanded remote-work flexibility for California state employees.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 19 SEP 2026
Moss Landing battery fire flares up again
A battery storage facility at Moss Landing that previously burned is experiencing a new fire, prompting emergency response and renewed scrutiny of grid-scale storage safety.
Read analysis →State Desk · 19 SEP 2026
California Voters Show Strongest Interest in Proposition Other Than Billionaire Tax
A new San Francisco Chronicle report indicates California voters are prioritizing a different ballot measure over the high-profile billionaire tax.
Read analysis →Business · 18 SEP 2026
Bay Area Security Workers at Big Tech Offices Launch Strike
Security guards protecting major technology campuses across the Bay Area have walked off the job in a coordinated labor action.
Read analysis →WiresDesk · 18 SEP 2026
California braces for wetter-than-average winter as El Niño strengthens
A strengthening El Niño pattern raises the odds of above-average winter rainfall across California, with forecasters highlighting regional timing and intensity differences.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 18 SEP 2026
Santa Clara County Placed Children in Foster Care Without Safety Checks
A KQED report says Santa Clara County placed children in foster care without completing required safety checks.
Read analysis →State Politics · 18 SEP 2026
California Broadband Funding Faces Implementation Hurdle
California is set to receive $1.4 billion for broadband expansion, but a significant condition could limit how quickly the money reaches unserved communities.
Read analysis →State Government · 18 SEP 2026
California Governor Candidates Outline Different Approaches to AI Oversight
CalMatters surveyed the field on how they would handle artificial intelligence rules.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 18 SEP 2026
Uber Ordered to Pay $40 Million After Stranded Passenger Killed on Highway
A California court has ordered Uber to pay $40 million following the death of a passenger left stranded on a freeway.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 18 SEP 2026
Nvidia AI Researcher’s Family Demands Answers After His Death
The family of a deceased Nvidia AI researcher is requesting clarity about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 18 SEP 2026
New Public Charge Rule Changes Green Card and Visa Review
A revised public charge rule is changing how officials evaluate certain immigration applications.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 18 SEP 2026
Uber Ordered to Pay $40 Million After Stranded Passenger Killed on Highway
A California court has ordered Uber to pay $40 million following the death of a passenger stranded on a highway.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 18 SEP 2026
Newsom Orders New AI Safety Rules for State Agencies and Revives Kill Switch Idea
Governor Newsom directed state agencies to adopt new AI safety rules and revived a proposal for a system shutdown mechanism.
Read analysis →State Government · 18 SEP 2026
California’s Wealth Tax Debate Deepens as Prop 40 Outcome Remains Unclear
CalMatters reports that Proposition 40’s path forward is still unresolved, leaving high-income taxpayers and state budget planners facing added uncertainty.
Read analysis →City Hall · 18 SEP 2026
Los Angeles weighs exit from troubled homeless services agency
City officials are reviewing whether to withdraw from a struggling homeless agency amid funding and oversight concerns.
Read analysis →Wires · 18 SEP 2026
New LA fraud cases allege bribery and theft involving homeless funds
Federal prosecutors have filed new fraud charges alleging misuse of Los Angeles homeless assistance funds.
Read analysis →Visual Arts · 17 SEP 2026
Bauhaus-Trained Potter Founds Art School in Guerneville
A ceramicist with Bauhaus training established a new art school in Guerneville.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 17 SEP 2026
Orange County’s Newest Restaurant Hides in a Business Park
A new dining spot in Orange County is drawing attention for its unassuming business park location.
Read analysis →WiresDesk · 17 SEP 2026
California State Bar asked to review DOJ attorneys' immigration work
A watchdog group has asked the California State Bar to investigate the professional conduct of two Department of Justice attorneys in immigration cases.
Read analysis →California Desk · 17 SEP 2026
Newsom Bay-Delta Plan Faces Federal Rebuke
A Trump administration rebuke has thrown the governor's Bay-Delta water plan into confusion.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 17 SEP 2026
Judge: Immigration agents must stop the way they’re conducting warrantless arrests
A federal judge has ordered immigration agents to stop conducting warrantless arrests in the manner they have been using.
Read analysis →State Politics · 17 SEP 2026
Health Care Debate Defines California's 6th District Race
A former vaccine mandate champion faces a party-shifting conservative in a closely watched congressional contest.
Read analysis →WiresDesk · 17 SEP 2026
California Child Marriage Ban Faces Civil Rights Opposition
California lawmakers are advancing a bill to set a minimum marriage age of 18, but some civil rights groups argue the measure could harm vulnerable youth.
Read analysis →State Government · 17 SEP 2026
California Voters Approved a Tough-on-Crime Measure, but Implementation Has Revealed Complex Realities
Californians backed a stricter approach to crime, yet the aftermath shows a gap between voter expectations and on-the-ground outcomes.
Read analysis →Statehouse · 16 SEP 2026
California High-Speed Rail Consultants Used Taxpayer Funds for First-Class Flights and Nightlife
A new report alleges California high-speed rail consultants billed taxpayers for first-class airfare and bar visits.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 16 SEP 2026
California Wealth Tax Measure
A new poll shows narrow support for California's proposed billionaire tax.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 16 SEP 2026
Southern California helicopter crash investigation
A helicopter crash in Southern California killed two people, including an NBC journalist and a pilot, authorities confirmed.
Read analysis →State Government · 16 SEP 2026
California Billionaire Tax Holds Slim Poll Lead Ahead of Election
A new KQED poll shows the proposed billionaire tax with a narrow advantage, though organizers acknowledge significant outreach remains.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 16 SEP 2026
Bass Warned 'Every Tool' Will Be Used to Secure Her Testimony After Skipping Homeless Spending Hearing
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced a warning that every available tool would be used to compel her testimony after she did not attend a hearing on homeless spending.
Read analysis →State Government · 15 SEP 2026
Newsom Signs New Law to Clear Confusion Around Smoke Damage
Governor Newsom signed legislation aimed at reducing confusion over smoke damage claims.
Read analysis →Business · 15 SEP 2026
Security Guards at Major Tech Companies Plan Strike in Bay Area
Thousands of security guards protecting major tech offices are preparing to strike.
Read analysis →California · 15 SEP 2026
California becomes first state to pass requirements for insurers to clean smoke damage after fires
California enacted the first statewide rules requiring insurers to cover smoke damage cleanup after wildfires.
Read analysis →WiresDesk · 15 SEP 2026
Hurricane Marie reshaped Southern California’s coastline last week. El Niño could be far worse - LAist
Hurricane Marie caused significant coastal erosion across Southern California last week, raising concerns about future storm impacts.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 15 SEP 2026
California's 48th Congressional District emerges as a competitive House battleground
KQED reports that the 48th Congressional District is drawing attention as a potential toss-up in the upcoming election cycle.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 15 SEP 2026
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump mail-in voting limits
The Supreme Court declined to reinstate restrictions on mail-in ballots.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 13 SEP 2026
Warriors scout former California prep star as potential roster piece
The San Francisco Chronicle reports the Warriors are evaluating a former California prep star as a possible addition.
Read analysis →WIRESdesk · 12 SEP 2026
Judge Rules Inglewood SoFi Stadium Deal Legally Invalid
A California judge has determined the agreement that facilitated SoFi Stadium’s construction in Inglewood lacks legal validity.
Read analysis →Public Health · 10 SEP 2026
New COVID Vaccine Arrives in California With Limited Public Attention
A newly authorized COVID vaccine is available in California, but health officials have not mounted a large public campaign around it.
Read analysis →Metro · 09 SEP 2026
Southern California Coastlines Reeling From Tropical Storm Marie
Tropical Storm Marie is battering Southern California coastlines with heavy surf and strong winds.
Read analysis →State Desk · 03 SEP 2026
Hilton Backs Mail-In Voting, Cites California Election Security
Steve Hilton publicly supports mail-in voting and says California's election systems remain secure.
Read analysis →Digital Archive · 18 SEP 2018
KQED Passport Video Archive Surfaces From April 2018
A KQED Passport video page from April 2018 resurfaces alongside related local coverage.
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