California
CalMatters
- Trump’s new executive orders target policies dear to CA
With assurances that “sunlight is pouring over the entire world,” President Donald Trump was sworn into office Monday for his second term. He wasted no time taking potshots at California. During his 30-minute inauguration speech, Trump said the Los Angeles County wildfires, which broke out two weeks ago, burned without “a token of defense.” (This
- Why is Karen Bass getting so much blame for the LA fires but county supervisors so little?
Being a county supervisor can be hard work in California, but in times of crisis, it’s a lot less uncomfortable than being a mayor. The dynamic is about to change for Los Angeles County.
- Fact check: Did Gavin Newsom really help create 625,000 new job opportunities in California?
In 2018, Newsom promised to add 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. The state is making progress, but how much depends on the definition of “apprenticeship.”
Capitol Weekly
- Six Guiding Principles of Governing California – Bob Hertzberg
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Former Senate Majority Leader and Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg has served as an advisor to governors and want-to-be-governors for decades. With the race to replace Governor Gavin Newsom in 2026 heating up, Hertzberg joined us to share his Six Principles for Governing California.
- The Micheli Minute for January 20, 2025
Lobbyist and author Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week in Sacramento.
- Implementing AB 1913 will support schools in proactively preventing child abuse
OPINION - We are grateful that California will soon focus on preventing child abuse before it happens. That’s why we supported Assembly Bill 1913—the Child Abuse Prevention Act—and why we’re pleased that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed it into effect.
inewsource
- With Measure P renewed, here’s how Chula Vista expects to spend the sales tax funds
The city has collected about $190 million from taxpayers since 2017 to upgrade parks, streets, emergency equipment, storm drains and more. This content With Measure P renewed, here’s how Chula Vista expects to spend the sales tax funds appeared first on inewsource.
Mission Local
- Low, rider
Low, rider
- At the Internet Archive, employees stay forever — in clay sculptures
“Most of our lives are what we work on. Let’s make sure people feel celebrated in doing it,” said Internet Archive's founder Brewster Kahle. At the Internet Archive, employees stay forever — in clay sculptures
- Cosas a saber para inmigrantes en tiempos de Trump
Read in English A medida que se acerca la ceremonia de toma de posesión de Donald Trump, aumenta el temor entre inmigrantes indocumentados en California. Como ciudad santuario, San Francisco Cosas a saber para inmigrantes en tiempos de Trump
San José Spotlight
- Santa Clara County veterans still living in subpar conditions
Veterans living in a substandard housing facility in East San Jose said it’s getting worse, more than a year after Santa Clara County purchased it and months after a new service provider took over. The county purchased the facility at 10 Kirk Ave. in November 2023 for $14.5 million and contracted nonprofit Abode Services to... The post Santa Clara County veterans still living in subpar conditions appeared first on San José Spotlight.
- Santa Clara County switches how homeless people are counted
Advocates are raising concerns about whether Santa Clara County is going to undercount the number of homeless residents this year. Every two years, the county participates in a federally mandated point-in-time count to gather information on the number of people living on the streets and in shelters. The count is taken over a two-day period... The post Santa Clara County switches how homeless people are counted appeared first on San José Spotlight.
- San Jose roller rink ends it run at Eastridge Center
Roller skaters are about to take their last turn around the Aloha Roller Rink in Eastridge Center, with the location closing next month after six years. Aloha Fun Center owner Liz Ruiz said the San Jose roller rink had an incredible run at the mall after what was supposed to be just a short stint... The post San Jose roller rink ends it run at Eastridge Center appeared first on San José Spotlight.
FORTHE
- Accusations of Union Busting and Mismanagement Beset the Long Beach Post as Layoffs Decimate Newly Formed Nonprofit Newsroom
The layoffs are a major blow to Long Beach, the second largest city in the nation’s most populous county—a city that regularly ranks among the most diverse in the country.
Golden Gate Xpress
- Trump promises an America of a “new golden age” during second inauguration
America received re-elected Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States, who pledged to be a “peacemaker and unifier” for the nation from day one. Following suit to President Ronald Reagan’s second swearing into office in 1985, freezing weather made the event difficult to hold outside and the 2025 inauguration proceeded indoors...
- Bay Area organizers ‘Fight Back’ against Trump before inauguration
In the twilight hours of the Biden Administration, Bay Area organizers rallied more than a thousand in San Francisco against the dawn of the next, led by President-elect Donald Trump. The event started at Civic Center Plaza at 1 p.m. and ended around 4:30 p.m. following a march to Union Square on January 19. It...
Benito Link
- San Juan Bautista Boy Scouts seek to help LA fire victims
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The Boy Scouts of San Juan Bautista’s Troop 428, founded in 1937, have once again lived up to the organization’s motto, “Be Prepared.” Already The post San Juan Bautista Boy Scouts seek to help LA fire victims appeared first on BenitoLink.
Voice of OC
San Francisco Public Press
- Inadequate Language Services Leave Immigrants in the Dark at SF Public Meetings
For immigrants and other San Francisco residents who speak little English, accessible and robust interpretation services are essential in order to understand what’s said at public meetings and communicate with officials. The city claims to have the strongest language-access policies in the nation, and a new proposal is on the way to strengthen them further. But, in practice, those policies leave a communication gap between lawmakers and those affected by their laws, community groups say. The […]
- Missed Connections: SF Shelter Hotline Staff Could Not Reach Most People Who Called for Help
Data from San Francisco's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing show that accessing shelter is very difficult for unhoused people in San Francisco due to a lack of available beds and other barriers. The post Missed Connections: SF Shelter Hotline Staff Could Not Reach Most People Who Called for Help appeared first on San Francisco Public Press.
- Supervisor Defends Dropping Support for Addiction-Treatment Centers
Supervisor Matt Dorsey received backlash this month for asking the mayor to redirect the entire $18.9 million in city funding budgeted for a new drop-in addiction treatment center toward jails instead. Dorsey told the San Francisco Public Press that he reversed his previous support for the centers — called wellness hubs — once the city’s plans narrowed to one site from six, and removed safe consumption sites, which would have allowed people to consume drugs under supervision so they could […]
- State Supreme Court to Weigh In on Long Trial Delays
A lawsuit against San Francisco Superior Court over its routine failure to uphold defendants’ right to a speedy trial is now in the hands of California’s Supreme Court. San Francisco has more than 1,100 cases past statutory time limits, and 115 of those defendants are languishing in jail without a conviction. The post State Supreme Court to Weigh In on Long Trial Delays appeared first on San Francisco Public Press.
- New Reparations Ideas Include Senior Housing, Legal Assistance and a ‘Black Card’ for Local Discounts
The San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee shared its final recommendations to remedy historical and ongoing harms to local Black communities. The post New Reparations Ideas Include Senior Housing, Legal Assistance and a ‘Black Card’ for Local Discounts appeared first on San Francisco Public Press.
Knock LA
- Knock LA Newsletter 1/16/25
Articles, events, and mutual aid The post Knock LA Newsletter 1/16/25 appeared first on Knock LA.
Berkeleyside
- Another year, another long waitlist for BUSD after-school program
Over 200 families are on the list, an improvement over recent years. But the ongoing need is fueling calls by some parents for universal aftercare at Berkeley Unified.
- What immigrants in Berkeley should know about their rights
As Trump is inaugurated Monday, here are some resources for immigrants in Berkeley and Alameda County.
- Woman is dead in triple stabbing in Southwest Berkeley; 2 men wounded
Berkeley police are investigating after finding three stabbing victims in what began as an auto theft investigation near San Pablo Park.
- Photos: Take a peek inside UC Berkeley’s newest student housing
Five months after opening, 360 graduate students and 200 undergrads are living at xučyun ruwway in Albany.
- Want to help LA fire victims? These East Bay establishments are raising funds
A running list of East Bay bars, restaurants and markets donating proceeds for mutual aid.
Open Vallejo
- Vallejo sees first homicide of 2025
Vallejo police are investigating the first homicide of 2025 after a man was stabbed in the neck in South Vallejo Friday afternoon. The post Vallejo sees first homicide of 2025 appeared first on Open Vallejo.
Oaklandside
- Betty Van Patter, the Black Panthers’ bookkeeper, was murdered 50 years ago. Who killed her?
Betty Van Patter, the Black Panthers’ bookkeeper, was murdered 50 years ago. Who killed her? Investigative reporter David Weir and others have spent decades searching for answers.
- ‘It was jaw-dropping’: What an Oakland firefighter has seen in Los Angeles
‘It was jaw-dropping’: What an Oakland firefighter has seen in Los Angeles Mike Richardson and 18 OFD colleagues have been there since Jan. 8.
- Loren Taylor revs up second campaign for Oakland mayor
Loren Taylor revs up second campaign for Oakland mayor The former D6 councilmember, who narrowly lost the 2022 election, said he recently recovered from a life-threatening health issue and is ready to campaign.
