Bipartisan bill unwinds Jerry Brown’s reforms, doubles down on flawed law that’s strangling local governments with debt

California bill aimed at requests made with undefined “malicious intent” could be used to punish people who are in disfavor.

Clock ticking on six-party negotiations to unwind agreement that still gives team control over stadium and arena site.

The legacies of the two Democrats will likely be that they enabled Trump’s candidate to move on to the general election.

Sheng Thao debacle and current presidency teach us that we should treasure checks on executive power, not undermine them.

Timing and strategic voting for governor are the party’s best hope to avoid being shut out in the November general election

Bay Area transit bailout deal rushed through the Legislature this week could also endanger funding for San Jose extension.

‘Double-crossed’: Exemplifying California’s broken ballot system, Measure A misled voters and key public safety advocates.

Rabbi says Richmond leader Eduardo Martinez is trying to shift the blame and make himself the victim.

Like Trump and MAGA, blue state legislators put their thumb on the scale. Shockingly, county registrars back the move.

First Amendment Coalition lawsuit threat is right: Fate of elected official should not be determined behind closed doors.

San Mateo County supervisors’ star chamber procedures for ousting elected official grossly abuse the power voters gave them.

Most local governments in California also fail to set aside sufficient money for their workers’ retirements.

Eight former school trustees say current board majority’s incompetence could plunge district back into state receivership.

The ensuing chaos threatens the district’s fiscal stability just as it’s about to emerge from 22 years of receivership.

Bay Area universities used their academic freedom and federal funding to make America great. Now, that’s all at risk.

With crime high, police staffing short, bond rating sliding and a massive structural deficit, layoffs seem inevitable.

A new state insurance regulation, expanding homeowners’ coverage in the most flammable areas, greases the wheels of California’s suicidal building machine

Former mayor says school and city leaders need to better consider impact of costly decisions that have long-term effects

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How colleges are responding to pressure from the administration, and what it might mean for the future of America’s university system.

City leaders must make difficult cuts while simultaneously bolstering the badly understaffed police force.

Voters in April 15 special election should reject sales tax increase to 10.75%, the highest level in California.

“Hey Doc, I got a lump in my neck:” Why kids and young adults should be vaccinated against HPV

Reversing San Mateo County election should be done directly by voters or through legal action with due process

Santa Clara County should investigate top officials who championed policy placing child with drug-addicted parents.

Danville leaders’ crusade to oust bike hero from commission calls into question community’s concern for riders’ safety.

Metropolitan Transportation Commission comingles revenue in giant slush fund rather than providing transparent accounting.

Insider’s perspective: No matter who is elected, the mayor will be weak, councilmembers frustrated, city administrator torn and city attorney conflicted

Santa Cruz County town cleans up, as National Weather Service evaluates warning system

A judge has indicated he will grant the subpoena, to include communications by Price, whose former office has already publicized communications referring to a defendant in her county as a motherf&#…

MTC diversion from $4.5 billion ballot measure violates promise to voters, highlights necessity for transparent accounting.

If the layoffs come to fruition, they would cement the consequences of a devastating financial turn in Oakland.

Metropolitan Transportation Commission accounting a mess because it comingles different portions of the tolls