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SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

'Revolution' or 'chaos': The massive stakes if a Republican becomes California governor

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco represent contrasting Republican approaches in California's gubernatorial race, with potential for significant political change.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

Commentary: Huntington Beach MAGAs want to take their revolution to Sacramento

Michael Gates is campaigning for California attorney general, emphasizing his success in reducing crime and homelessness in Huntington Beach.
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Donald Trump Just Gave California Democrats a Big, Fat Gift

California Democrats face a dilemma with multiple candidates diluting their vote, risking a Republican lockout in the primary.
Education
fromMission Local
2 hours ago

Meet the S.F. School Board Candidates: What is your #1 priority?

The San Francisco School Board election features incumbent Phil Kim facing challengers Virginia Cheung and Brandee Marckmann after a significant teachers' strike.
#telework
California
fromCalifornia Post
3 hours ago

Exclusive | Fight brewing as controversial bill to let California state workers stay remote advances

California may adopt permanent telework for state employees, pending legislative approval and potential gubernatorial veto.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
23 hours ago

California Assembly committee gives initial OK to state employee telework bill

Assembly Bill 1729 aims to protect California state workers' telework options and suspend the governor's return-to-office order.
Left-wing politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
22 hours ago

Silicon Valley lawmakers want Trump removed under 25th Amendment - San Jose Spotlight

Trump's threats against Iran were followed by a ceasefire, prompting calls for his removal under the 25th Amendment from Silicon Valley lawmakers.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Mamdani 48% Approval at 100 Days, Marist Poll Shows

Nearly half of New Yorkers approve of Mayor Mamdani's performance, indicating modest support but potential for declining patience if promises aren't met.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems

House Democrats express confidence in voting systems, rejecting Trump administration's fraud claims and opposing voter ID laws that could disenfranchise millions.
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
3 hours ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
#oakland
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 hours ago

Oakland fired its Human Services director after just 5 months

Dr. Jason Lester was terminated from his role as head of Oakland's Human Services Department after five months due to conflicts with city officials.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

A quick guide to the Oakland charter reform debate

Oakland voters may restructure city government in November, focusing on charter reform proposals that concentrate power in the mayor's office or strengthen the City Council.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 hours ago

Oakland fired its Human Services director after just 5 months

Dr. Jason Lester was terminated from his role as head of Oakland's Human Services Department after five months due to conflicts with city officials.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

A quick guide to the Oakland charter reform debate

Oakland voters may restructure city government in November, focusing on charter reform proposals that concentrate power in the mayor's office or strengthen the City Council.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
51 minutes ago

Karen Bass seeks City Council approval for $360-million affordable housing, using 'mansion tax' funding

Los Angeles plans to allocate over $360 million for affordable housing projects, funding 80 initiatives to create and repair over 4,000 housing units.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 hours ago

Divided San Jose council approves police housing preference - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Police Department personnel will receive priority in a new housing program, despite criticism regarding fairness to other city workers.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
2 hours ago

A small city just voted on AI and the result could ripple nationwide

Port Washington voters passed a measure requiring community approval for future data centers, reflecting local opposition to big tech's expansion plans.
Law
fromArs Technica
5 hours ago

Police corporal created AI porn from driver's license pics

A Pennsylvania state police corporal pleaded guilty to creating over 3,000 pornographic deepfakes and possessing child sexual abuse material.
#california
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

Rough & Tumble, founded by Jack Kavanagh, is California's longest-running unbiased news aggregator, focusing on trust and simplicity.
Law
fromCard Player
8 hours ago

California Cardrooms Seek To Delay New Blackjack Rules - Poker News

California cardrooms are suing to block new blackjack rules, claiming they will harm jobs and tax revenue.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.
California
fromCalifornia Post
5 hours ago

LA's top prosecutor goes scorched earth on California AG Rob Bonta over rampant California fraud

California faces significant fraud issues, with federal prosecutors criticizing state efforts to combat it.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Santa Clara County faces state investigation for Measure A mailers - San Jose Spotlight

California's FPPC investigates Santa Clara County for allegedly using public funds to promote a sales tax increase for hospitals.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Spencer Pratt's move to Santa Barbara County after his Palisades house burned raises eligibility questions in L.A. mayor's race

I think this brings up the question as to whether Spencer Pratt can satisfy the residency requirement required under the charter to be elected mayor, said Jessica Levinson, professor of law at Loyola Marymount University.
Los Angeles
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Commentary: Bondi and Noem were incompetent. But that's not the only reason they're gone

The purging of women from Trump's administration reflects a broader erosion of women's equality in the U.S.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 hours ago

Berkeley school district approves new contract with classified workers

The new contract covers July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, and was ratified by 99% of voting union members on March 23. The agreement includes a 3% retroactive raise for this school year, a 4% increase for next school year, and a one-time bonus of $600 to $1,000.
Education
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 hours ago

Sunnyvale joins other cities in approving ICE-free zones - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale City Council prohibits ICE from using city property for civil enforcement, aiming to protect immigrant communities.
#tom-steyer
California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

Here's a Look at the Tax Payments and Reported Incomes of Top Governor Candidates

Tom Steyer reported a total income of $39 million in 2024, surpassing all his major opponents combined.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Billionaire candidate for California governor catching heat for past business interests, wealth

Tom Steyer faces scrutiny over his investments in private prisons amid his campaign for California governor.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

Here's a Look at the Tax Payments and Reported Incomes of Top Governor Candidates

Tom Steyer reported a total income of $39 million in 2024, surpassing all his major opponents combined.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Billionaire candidate for California governor catching heat for past business interests, wealth

Tom Steyer faces scrutiny over his investments in private prisons amid his campaign for California governor.
fromThe Oaklandside
6 hours ago

Immigrant seniors are losing medicare coverage despite paying for it

Rosa María Carranza, who has dedicated over three decades to child development, faces disenrollment from Medicare due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which affects lawfully present immigrants.
East Bay (California)
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

San Jose District 7 candidates square off at public forum - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates for San Jose City Council District 7 emphasize public safety, homelessness, and quality of life, with differing views on the district's needs.
Alternative transportation
fromsf.streetsblog.org
1 day ago

Call to Action: Tell AC Transit Board NO Fare Hikes & Service Cuts til they Rein in Costs - Streetsblog San Francisco

AC Transit Board is urged to avoid service cuts and fare hikes while identifying cost-saving measures for a balanced budget.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
1 day ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Gale Brewer

Gale Brewer focuses on affordable housing, public safety, and community services to improve constituents' daily lives in New York City.
#trump-endorsement
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago
US Elections

Trump's Governor Endorsement Kills GOP's California Dream

Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton may consolidate GOP support but jeopardizes his chances of winning the California gubernatorial race.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
US Elections

Trump's CA Endorsement Leaves Analysts Scratching Heads

Trump endorses Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state despite potential risks to Hilton's candidacy.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Trump's Governor Endorsement Kills GOP's California Dream

Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton may consolidate GOP support but jeopardizes his chances of winning the California gubernatorial race.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump's CA Endorsement Leaves Analysts Scratching Heads

Trump endorses Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state despite potential risks to Hilton's candidacy.
#san-francisco
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 hours ago

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

New legislation in San Francisco aims to allow eviction from supportive housing solely for drug use, addressing high overdose rates in these facilities.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie cuts 127 city jobs as more layoffs loom

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced 127 layoffs due to a $1 billion budget deficit, aiming for economic recovery and responsible management of taxpayer dollars.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

127 SF City Workers Get Pink Slips, With Another Possible 370 to Go

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie initiated layoffs to address a $400 million budget deficit, affecting 127 workers across 18 departments.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 hours ago

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

New legislation in San Francisco aims to allow eviction from supportive housing solely for drug use, addressing high overdose rates in these facilities.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie cuts 127 city jobs as more layoffs loom

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced 127 layoffs due to a $1 billion budget deficit, aiming for economic recovery and responsible management of taxpayer dollars.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

127 SF City Workers Get Pink Slips, With Another Possible 370 to Go

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie initiated layoffs to address a $400 million budget deficit, affecting 127 workers across 18 departments.
#jackie-fielder
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

S.F. supervisor Jackie Fielder will take leave of absence through June 30

Jackie Fielder is requesting a leave of absence from the Board of Supervisors until June 30, 2026, for personal reasons including mental health.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
5 days 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.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

S.F. supervisor Jackie Fielder will take leave of absence through June 30

Jackie Fielder is requesting a leave of absence from the Board of Supervisors until June 30, 2026, for personal reasons including mental health.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
5 days 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.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Families, union workers bracing for a crippling, historic LAUSD strike in exactly one week

Los Angeles schools face a potential historic employee walkout involving three major unions, impacting 390,000 students and families' routines.
California
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

In Year with a Glut of E-Bike Legislation, Blakespear's Efforts to Define E-Bikes and Limit E-Motos Advances - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1167 aims to clarify e-bike definitions and regulate e-motos to enhance safety and accountability in the marketplace.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

He was busted for gun possession. Now he's running for L.A. City Council

Estuardo Mazariegos believes his past gun conviction enhances his candidacy for Los Angeles City Council, connecting him with justice-impacted community members.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
2 days ago

City Hall Clash: DSA Candidate Pushes Two-Day Office Rule for LA Attorneys

Los Angeles City Hall is debating in-person work requirements for public lawyers, impacting downtown businesses and reflecting leadership styles ahead of the primary.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days 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
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

CA gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell denies 'false' accusations of inappropriate behavior

Eric Swalwell denies allegations of inappropriate behavior with female staffers ahead of California's primary election.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

School district investigated one of its own board members - few knew of investigation

Palo Alto Unified School District investigated board member Rowena Chiu for racism allegations following a January 2025 Ethnic Studies meeting, and Chiu claims vindication while questioning the investigation's cost and lack of public disclosure.
fromsfist.com
22 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: SEIU Pulls Endorsement of Wiener Over Prop D

Kevin Epps was convicted in December of involuntary manslaughter for the 2016 shooting of his former brother-in-law and was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison. Judge Brian Ferrall decided against the maximum sentence of 11 years, despite prosecutors' requests for a longer term based on Epps' previous criminal record.
SF politics
#charter-reform
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Meet the District 4 candidates: Do you support raising threshold for ballot measures?

Proposed charter reforms would increase mayoral power and complicate the ballot measure process in District 4.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Mayor Lurie, Sup. Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures Aimed at Reforming City Charter

San Francisco Mayor Lurie and Board President Mandelman propose three charter reforms for November 2026 that would tighten ballot initiatives, expand mayoral authority, and overhaul contracting rules, facing labor opposition over concentrated power concerns.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Meet the District 4 candidates: Do you support raising threshold for ballot measures?

Proposed charter reforms would increase mayoral power and complicate the ballot measure process in District 4.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Mayor Lurie, Sup. Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures Aimed at Reforming City Charter

San Francisco Mayor Lurie and Board President Mandelman propose three charter reforms for November 2026 that would tighten ballot initiatives, expand mayoral authority, and overhaul contracting rules, facing labor opposition over concentrated power concerns.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
22 hours ago

SF Supervisor Mahmood Introduces Ban on Uncertified Batteries Following Increase In Fires

San Francisco bans uncertified lithium-ion batteries to reduce fire risks and allows penalties for violations.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

CA Supreme Court orders Riverside County Sheriff Bianco to pause probe, preserve seized ballots

California Supreme Court halts sheriff's investigation into election fraud allegations while reviewing legal challenges against ballot seizure.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

SEIU California un-endorses Scott Wiener for S.F. Congress for opposing CEO tax

SEIU California has withdrawn support for Scott Wiener due to his opposition to the Overpaid CEO Tax, endorsing Connie Chan instead.
fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago

The Democratic Campaign That Begins With an Apology

State Senator Creigh Deeds declared, 'I believe that people should choose their representatives. Representatives shouldn't choose their people.' This statement underscores the traditional argument against gerrymandering, yet it serves as a prelude to the Democrats' call for aggressive redistricting.
SF politics
California
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows a potential for two Republicans to face off, posing a significant threat to Democrats.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days 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.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Mayor Bass has a new goal for the LAPD: Forget growing, just stop shrinking

Karen Bass aims to stop the decline of the Los Angeles Police Department amid budget constraints, shifting from plans for expansion to maintaining current personnel levels.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

SoMA residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area

Residents of SoMa are demanding state intervention due to the concentration of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: California can have both easy voting and quicker election results. Here's how.

California's prolonged election ballot counting process, while promoting voter participation, has led to unfounded claims of fraud and diminished trust in democracy.
SF politics
fromTruthout
6 days 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.
#redistricting
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.
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.
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.
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.
#proposition-50
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Opinion: School board member secretly investigated by district employees and district's lawyers

The Palo Alto school district conducted a secret investigation on board member Rowena Chiu, which raised concerns about governance and accountability.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Poison-pill effort to cancel proposed billionaire tax hits voters' mailboxes

California voters face competing ballot initiatives: one proposing a 5% tax on billionaire assets for healthcare, and another poison-pill measure designed to nullify it by redirecting new taxes to the general fund.
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

As Expected, Supreme Court Declines to Hear Prop 50 Challenge

Supreme Court denied review, leaving California's Prop 50 in place and effectively allowing political gerrymanders as a normal part of redistricting.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Federal court upholds California's new congressional districts in a victory for Democrats

The GOP asked a federal court in Los Angeles to temporarily block California's new map of congressional districts, which Democrats engineered to favor their party's candidates and counter similar partisan gerrymandering from Texas and other GOP-led states. Attorneys for the GOP argued that the new district maps, placed on the ballot by the Democratic-led state Legislature, were unconstitutional because they illegally favor Latino voters
US politics
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Republican initiative for voter ID in California gathers enough support for ballot measure

California Republicans gathered 1.3 million signatures to place a voter identification requirement measure on the November ballot, exceeding the 874,641 signatures needed under state law.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie pushes charter reform ballot measures

Mayor Lurie proposes three charter amendments to modernize San Francisco's government structure, expand mayoral authority, streamline contracting, and reduce ballot measure complexity.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures to (Of Course) Give Lurie More Power

The three charter reform measures Lurie and Mandelman have proposed are 1) giving the mayor powers currently held by independent City Hall commissions, 2) making it harder to put ballot measures on San Francisco election ballots, and 3) making the City Administrator's term ten years instead of five years, and giving the Administrator more authority over contracts.
SF politics
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Democrats fear being locked out of the November governor's race. Could it lead to changes in California's top-two primary system?

California's top-two primary system risks shutting out Democrats from the gubernatorial general election if the party vote splits among eight candidates, potentially allowing two Republicans to advance.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 months ago

A very dubious term-limits bill that could easily be amended .... - 48 hills

San Francisco supervisors face a proposed lifetime ban after two terms to prevent long-serving returns, a YIMBY-driven reform applying only to the Board of Supervisors.
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