+2 Local News Featured Law upzones areas near all Caltrain, BART stations By Alyse DiNapoli, Daily Journal staff Updated Oct 22, 2025 Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation upzoning many areas throughout the state that fall within a quarter- to half-mile radius of a major trans…
State Featured Newsom signs five bills into law to shield Californians from immigration onslaught By Thomas Hughes Bay City News Sep 22, 2025 Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a slate of bills into law Saturday meant to protect Californians’ privacy, civil rights and due process amid an unpre…
State State’s environmental deal fails By Yue Stella Yu and Alejandra Reyes-Velarde CalMatters Sep 13, 2025 In June, California Democrats rushed to significantly roll back the state’s landmark environmental law to clear the path for land development.
Local News Featured After stalling, Newsom says $750M transit loan a go By Thomas Hughes Bay City NewsUpdated Sep 17, 2025 Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that $750 million in state loans to Bay Area transit agencies will be finalized before the end of the legisla…
State Secret negotiations for major policy changes By Yue Stella Yu CalMattersUpdated Sep 17, 2025 California’s top Democrats entered the final stretch of the legislative session with an ambitious list of priorities: Pass some of the state’s…
Local News Featured Caltrain faces more uncertainty if loan fails By Alyse DiNapoli, Daily Journal staff Updated Sep 15, 2025 As the state Legislature deadlines draw near, regional transit agencies are scrambling over a precarious yet critical state loan to help them …
Columnists Political friction percolates over California housing policy and workers comp payouts By Dan Walters Sep 10, 2025 Conflict between California’s state officials and its nearly 500 cities and counties — especially over money — is nothing new.
Bay Area Featured Push for taller buildings near public transit stops By Ben Christopher CalMattersUpdated Oct 10, 2025 A controversial housing bill that would pave the way for more apartment buildings near major bus stops and train and subway stations across ur…
Local News Featured Lawmakers seeking long-term funding solution for San Mateo County By Holly Rusch, Daily Journal staff Aug 30, 2025 As San Mateo County begins a legal fight for the $38 million in Vehicle License Fee funding it did not receive in the 2025-26 state budget, le…
Local News Featured San Mateo County officials continue the disagreement over contributions to BART By Alyse DiNapoli, Daily Journal staff Updated Oct 14, 2025 County leaders’ discussions over a potential regional sales tax measure highlight ongoing tension toward BART, as supervisors spar over whethe…