BART, Muni, and Safe Streets Advocates Helped ‘No Kings’ Rallies Succeed
Roughly 30,000 people took BART to the "No Kings" rallies in the Bay Area. "Saturday saw 149,582 trips, which is 31,000 more trips than the previous Saturday–a 26 percent difference," explained BART's Michelle Robertson. "We anticipated the increase in ridership and ran a majority of 8-car trains on Saturday. We also...
Chris Stapleton, Sierra Ferrell to headline 2026 Super Bowl concert in San Francisco
Super Bowl week in the Bay Area next year will get a musical jump-start with a headlining concert by country superstar Chris Stapleton and special guest Sierra Ferrell.
New California Law Imposes Massive Fines on Employers Who Refuse to Pay Stolen Wages
California has raised the stakes for businesses that steal wages and tripled the price of wage theft. On Oct. 13, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 261, a bill championed by Santa Clara County officials and labor leaders. The new law imposes severe financial penalties on unpaid wage judgments, with the aim of addressing...
California shutters ‘sham’ health plan in $34M settlement
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has reached a $34 million settlement to resolve claims that the Aliera Companies and its subsidiaries, along with Sharity Ministries, (formerly Trinity Healthshare) sold and operated sham health plans in violation of state law. The Oct. 16 settlement permanently bars the...
12 California All-You-Can-Eat Steakhouses Where Endless Steaks Meet Golden Coast Flavor
Dreaming of endless, juicy steaks by the California sun? Your dreams can come true! We’ve rounded up 12 amazing all-you-can-eat steakhouses where you can savor mouthwatering cuts without the clock ticking. From classic sirloins to flavorful ribeyes, these spots offer a feast for every taste. Imagine that perfect...
Week in review: Direct admissions program signed into law in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a direct admissions program that will automatically admit qualifying high school seniors to a California State University campus. Students will receive letters notifying them of their acceptance based on their academic records, starting with admission for the fall...
California’s Prop. 36 Promised ‘Mass Treatment’ for Defendants. A New Study Shows How it’s...
It's been nearly a year since Californians overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36 , a tough-on-crime measure providing what backers called "mass treatment" for those facing certain drug charges. But few defendants have found a clear path to recovery under the law, according to new data released by the state. Prop. 36...
Kaiser Permanente worker strike ends after 5 days, official says
Kaiser announced the five-day strike for 30,000 union employees in several states, including California, ended on Sunday.
Fact Check: Misinformation about California AB 495 is spreading online. Here’s what the law...
After Gov. Newsom signed AB 495, some people online labeled it the "legalized kidnapping" bill. But the claim misrepresents what the law really does.
Bay Area police arrest man who allegedly hid ghost guns in work van
Authorities in the East Bay have arrested a San Joaquin County man on suspicion of weapons violations after his employer allegedly found so-called "ghost guns" in his work vehicle.

















