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3 days ago · Incarceration and justice reform’s ripple effects continue to be felt heavily in our society. Our prison news coverage delves into the complex issues surrounding the penal …
Signs of deadly tree-killing beetle discovered in San Mateo …
23 hours ago · First discovered in Los Angeles County in 2003, the beetles were found in Santa Clara County in August and in Santa Cruz County in October.They have no natural enemies. …
Federal judge sides with San Francisco in lawsuit over Oakland’s ...
1 day ago · A federal judge has sided with San Francisco over Oakland in a legal dispute over a name change to Oakland’s airport.. The Port of Oakland earlier this year approved changing …
San Ramon: Jweinat continues to lead in race for council; …
4 days ago · In San Ramon’s District 1 race, Robert Jweinat still led Vasanth Shetty in a tight race Friday, 50.81% (3,530 votes) to 49.19% (3,418), according to the
One issue Trump and Newsom agree on? Tough stance on …
1 day ago · Tough stance on homeless encampments. Gov. Gavin Newsom has endorsed the sweeping of homeless encampments. (Jules Hotz/CalMatters) hen President-elect Donald …
Rep. Harder ahead of Stockton Mayor Lincoln in Central Valley ...
4 days ago · U.S. Rep. and Democrat Josh Harder was up more than 4,000 votes over Stockton Mayor and Republican Kevin Lincoln in the latest results from the three counties within the …
County Election Coverage - Local News Matters
Nov 6, 2024 · A previously unsuccessful effort to lower the voting age to 16 in the city of San Francisco is once again underway — led mainly by youth who aim to increase civic …
California Coverage - Local News Matters
Nov 6, 2024 · Silicon Valley gets millions from California to prevent homelessness, clear encampments. SAN JOSE AND Santa Clara County are set to receive tens of millions of …
Housing & Homelessness - Local News Matters
Housing & Homelessness. Construction work progresses at 401 S. El Dorado St. in Stockton, Calif., on Nov. 23, 2022. A groundbreaking ceremony at the site in June 2022 launched the …
Local News and Democracy: an important connection
Supporting democracy is a key part of our mission at Bay City News Foundation. As a nonprofit, our organization serves the greater San Francisco Bay Area and is backed by charitable …