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  • The City of Oakland has renamed a stretch of one of its main downtown thoroughfares after the Black Panther Party. And, Californians will vote on on a measure would let state and local governments establish public campaign funds for candidates.
  • California's largest state worker union says it's ready to strike in the final months of Governor Gavin Newsom's administration. Californians will vote on Proposition 3 in November.
  • Last night, two candidates for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction faced off in a virtual debate hosted by EdSource.
  • Proposition 1 is a ballot measure would let the state borrow $11 billion through a state bond to fund affordable housing.
  • Governor Newsom signed a bill that will make it easier to crack down on illegal activities. And, a judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging San Jose's network of license plate reader cameras.
  • California voters can feel safe about returning their ballots by mail leading up to the November 3rd General Election. That was the message yesterday from state Attorney General Rob Bonta. And, an Oakland middle school has reopened their dental clinic, where no one is turned away.
  • With two more playoff victories last weekend, the Valkyries are looking like serious contenders for the WNBA finals — and fans are loving it.
  • Caltrain's average weekend ridership rose to 21,210 passengers in fiscal year 2026, about 50% higher than 2019 levels, as the railroad continues to recover from pandemic-era declines. And, For VTA workers, living in Santa Clara County might become a reality in the future due to a unique piece of state legislation.
  • Four people are vying for two spots on Sausalito's City Council.
  • Protestors gathered outside of San Francisco’s City Hall yesterday to protest the imminent closure of a drop-in center on Sixth Street.