The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund will sunset at the end of 2028, accelerating distribution of about $500M and reshaping local grantmaking.

San Mateo County’s Jan. 29 count found 2,240 people experiencing homelessness; shelter placements rose while unsheltered totals held steady. The county says shelter capacity has expanded and hundreds moved into permanent housing since 2024.

Oakland Unified is weighing a districtwide bell‑to‑bell phone ban as the July 1 statewide deadline approaches. Educators say enforcement must be careful not to widen discipline gaps.