5,000-year-old Native American burial site in East Bay deemed historic site
The National Trust for Historic Preservation put west Berkeley's Shellmound on its list of eleven most endangered historic places in the United States.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation put west Berkeley's Shellmound on its list of eleven most endangered historic places in the United States.
Beloved 1950s-era bowling alley fights to stay open amid the pandemic
To help out, patrons have established a GoFundMe to help save Bel Mateo Bowl and the livelihoods of 30 employees.
To help out, patrons have established a GoFundMe to help save Bel Mateo Bowl and the livelihoods of 30 employees.
Gov. Newsom signs order allowing public health officials to join confidential address program
The program is generally used by reproductive health care workers and victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, human trafficking and elder abuse.
The program is generally used by reproductive health care workers and victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, human trafficking and elder abuse.
California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.
California ban on fracking by 2024 criticized as too late
"He can suspend fracking now, but he is punting to the Legislature."
"He can suspend fracking now, but he is punting to the Legislature."
Contra Costa County supervisors extend eviction, rent increase moratoriums
Much of the financial aid would come from a $4 million pool of Community Development Block Grant money.
Much of the financial aid would come from a $4 million pool of Community Development Block Grant money.
Stanford study: Smoke from California wildfires may be factor in up to 3,000 deaths
Between Aug. 1 and Sept. 10, the unprecedented unhealthy concentrations of wildfire smoke were responsible for at least 1,200 and possibly up to 3,000 deaths in California that otherwise would not have occurred, according to an estimate by researchers at Stanford University.
Between Aug. 1 and Sept. 10, the unprecedented unhealthy concentrations of wildfire smoke were responsible for at least 1,200 and possibly up to 3,000 deaths in California that otherwise would not have occurred, according to an estimate by researchers at Stanford University.
State auditor: UC wrongly admitted well-connected students as 'favors' to donors and friends
The California State Auditor also found in the audit released Tuesday that campus staff falsely designated 22 of the applicants as student-athlete recruits because of donations from or as favors to well-connected families.
The California State Auditor also found in the audit released Tuesday that campus staff falsely designated 22 of the applicants as student-athlete recruits because of donations from or as favors to well-connected families.
EDD's much needed technology overhaul possibly a pandemic silver lining
If you just found out you need to file for unemployment payments, you will have a two-week wait that the state says should actually speed up your payments.
If you just found out you need to file for unemployment payments, you will have a two-week wait that the state says should actually speed up your payments.
California paid leave law among nation's broadest
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that lets more people than almost anywhere else in the country take time off from work to care for a family member without fear of losing their job.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that lets more people than almost anywhere else in the country take time off from work to care for a family member without fear of losing their job.
CA family accuses Newsom, Harris of trespassing on property for wildfire photo-op
A family in Fresno County is accusing Sen. Kamala Harris and Gov. Gavin Newsom of trespassing as they surveyed wildfire damage on Tuesday.
A family in Fresno County is accusing Sen. Kamala Harris and Gov. Gavin Newsom of trespassing as they surveyed wildfire damage on Tuesday.
Gov. Newsom signs bill to expand workers' comp for those affected by COVID-19
Sen. Jerry Hill's SB 1159 would expand workers' compensation law to define "injury" to include illness or death resulting from the 2019 novel coronavirus disease under specified circumstances, until Jan. 1, 2023.
Sen. Jerry Hill's SB 1159 would expand workers' compensation law to define "injury" to include illness or death resulting from the 2019 novel coronavirus disease under specified circumstances, until Jan. 1, 2023.
Victims of deadly California wildfire found in cars, roadway
A 72-year-old man found dead in a vehicle and two other people discovered on a roadway were among the latest victims of the deadliest wildfire in California this year.
A 72-year-old man found dead in a vehicle and two other people discovered on a roadway were among the latest victims of the deadliest wildfire in California this year.
‘Nothing left in the bucket’: West Coast wildfire resources run thin
Justin Silvera came off the fire lines in Northern California after a grueling 36 straight days battling wildfires and evacuating residents ahead of the flames.
Justin Silvera came off the fire lines in Northern California after a grueling 36 straight days battling wildfires and evacuating residents ahead of the flames.
CA governor rips 'climate change deniers' as wildfires rage
“I have no patience for climate-change deniers. It’s inconsistent with the reality on the ground, the facts," he said. Later adding, "If you do not believe in science, I hope you believe in observed evidence."
“I have no patience for climate-change deniers. It’s inconsistent with the reality on the ground, the facts," he said. Later adding, "If you do not believe in science, I hope you believe in observed evidence."
CSU classes will remain online when next term begins in January
The system was among the first large American universities to announce in May that most classes this fall would be online because of the pandemic. Now, less than 10% of courses like labs and other hands-on classes are being taught in person, and on-campus housing has been significantly reduced.
The system was among the first large American universities to announce in May that most classes this fall would be online because of the pandemic. Now, less than 10% of courses like labs and other hands-on classes are being taught in person, and on-campus housing has been significantly reduced.
Wildfire smoke threatens air quality as California battles 28 major fires
"We now have 28 large fire complexes that we are battling here in the state of California," the governor said. "The Fork Fire, the Bear Fire up in Butte County, the Williow fire, those three in particular points of concern."
"We now have 28 large fire complexes that we are battling here in the state of California," the governor said. "The Fork Fire, the Bear Fire up in Butte County, the Williow fire, those three in particular points of concern."
California’s premature fire season breaks records with dangerous months ahead
With wildfires burning throughout the state, Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted the efforts underway to protect life and property, and warned that the worst may be yet to come.
With wildfires burning throughout the state, Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted the efforts underway to protect life and property, and warned that the worst may be yet to come.
California allows more exemptions from landmark labor law
The amendments, which take effect immediately.
The amendments, which take effect immediately.
California aims to phase out state-operated youth prisons
The bill state lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom in the final hours of their annual session this week generally follows his latest plan to unravel the Division of Juvenile Justice.
The bill state lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom in the final hours of their annual session this week generally follows his latest plan to unravel the Division of Juvenile Justice.