Swalwell Leads California Governor's Race in New Poll
Eric Swalwell pulls ahead in California's 2026 gubernatorial race at 17%, edging out Republican Steve Hilton in new Emerson College polling.
By Marcus Reed
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Medical Bills Now Top Housing as California's Biggest Financial Worry, Survey Shows
Californians worried more about unexpected medical bills than housing costs for the first time since 2022, according to a new survey that highlights shifting financial anxieties across the state.
By Taya Romano
Mayor Lurie Plans to Cut 500 City Hall Jobs as SF Faces Nearly $1 Billion Budget Deficit
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced plans to eliminate at least 500 San Francisco City Hall positions as the city grapples with a nearly $1 billion budget deficit, marking a significant departure from last year's budget maneuvers that avoided actual layoffs.
By Taya Romano
Mayor Lurie Plans to Eliminate 500 City Hall Jobs to Address Budget Deficit
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced plans to eliminate at least 500 San Francisco City Hall positions as the city grapples with a nearly $1 billion budget deficit, marking a shift from previous cost-cutting measures that avoided actual layoffs.
By Taya Romano
State Senator Proposes Math Screening Bill Following California's Reading Reform Success
A San Diego state senator has introduced legislation requiring California school districts to screen elementary students for math difficulties, building on last year's reading reform efforts that addressed the state's struggling academic performance.
By Taya Romano
California protects 1,400 mountain lions as threatened species
California Fish and Game Commission voted to list six isolated mountain lion populations as threatened, including Bay Area cats facing habitat loss.
By Taya Romano