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4 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 system, shedding light on the ongoing challenges and reforms that impact the lives of those behind bars and the communities they return to- including reporting by prison journalist Steve Brooks, who …
Oakland faces insolvency without immediate action, budget …
1 day ago · “The two largest departments in your general purpose fund are your fire department, which is projected to overspend by $34.5 million or 21 percent of its budget, and your police department, which is expected to overspend by $51.9 million or 16 percent of its budget,” said city budget administrator Brad Johnson.
Atmospheric river could bring month’s worth of rain to Bay Area; …
2 days ago · An atmospheric river storm is expected to arrive in the North Bay late Tuesday before spreading to the rest of the Bay Area later this week, likely bringing several inches of rain and wind gusts of up to 45-50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.. By the end of the week, many parts of the region are expected to receive about a month’s worth of rain, with the …
Oakland municipal workers’ union tell city leaders not to cut …
2 days ago · The unions — including SEIU 1021, IAFF Local 55, IFPTE Local 21 and IBEW Local 1245 — are proposing a “roadmap to a sustainable budget,” which recommends cutting police overtime by $24 million to $52 million, staffing up parking enforcement and other revenue-generating departments, reducing “non-service” spending and cutting the growth in senior …
California cities planned to shut off gas in new buildings, but a ...
2 days ago · The decision followed a protracted legal battle with the California Restaurant Association, which prevailed in federal court. “It definitely created a chill,” said Misti Bruceri, an energy efficiency consultant who has spent the last two decades working with California cities to develop “reach codes”—building codes that go beyond the state’s baseline energy code.
Homeless Californians are struggling to vote. Why it matters when …
Nov 4, 2024 · “It’s just not top on my list right now,” said 33-year-old Lambright. Homelessness is arguably the biggest problem facing California today, it’s a top concern for voters and it’s on the ballot, either directly or indirectly, in nearly every city.. But all too often, what homeless Californians, themselves, have to say about the issue isn’t getting heard.
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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 dollars for homelessness prevention and housing. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the latest round of funding last week, totaling $827 million across more than 100 communities, from the ...
County Election Coverage - Local News Matters
Nov 5, 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 engagement and representation. The topic appeared on the ballot in 2016 and 2020, losing both times by a small margin, though gaining more support….
Inside/Out - Local News Matters
Sep 4, 2024 · The Media Center at San Quentin. Inside the confines of the country’s first prison newsroom, incarcerated journalists find voice in stories that break barriers and challenge perceptions from the inside out. Founded in 1940, San Quentin News’ storied history marks decades of dedication to uncovering truth behind bars.
Politics still local and personal — but only for independents, not ...
Jun 15, 2024 · The same is true for other significant political questions: Independents’ political views and perspectives on key issues also reflect the economic and social conditions they see and experience every day.. In contrast, Democrats’ and Republicans’ ideas of what problems deserve government attention and how to solve them are much less likely to be based on their …