Union leaders with UESF and AFT 2121 will host a May Day planning meeting Saturday at City College’s Ocean Campus to map educators’ role in May 1 actions.

The Contra Costa College Foundation paid off small unpaid balances for nearly 200 Spring 2026 graduates, clearing holds that kept diplomas and transcripts from being released.

A surprise private fireworks display launched from a barge over the San Francisco Bay Saturday night, rattling neighborhoods and prompting questions about public notice.

A student‑led bargaining session at SF State on April 8 ended with organizers declaring victory — administrators agreed to engage a five‑point demand list that includes AI rules, housing fixes and protections for undocumented students.

North Berkeley’s senior center shut down after rats were found in the ceiling, forcing meals and programs to move while pest crews work to clear the building.

An anonymous donor quietly gave about $1.6M to San Francisco public-school educators — roughly $250 each — in a digital gift-card distribution coordinated by Spark SF Public Schools.

Oakland is weighing a $150K, six‑month pilot to use AI drones to detect illegal dumping and speed cleanups. The plan heads to the City Council on April 14.

California mailed millions of Middle Class Tax Refund debit cards in 2022; many still carry unused funds that expire April 30, 2026. Here’s how to check and claim yours.

Trustees revoked the charter for Escuela Popular over teacher credentialing gaps, putting a decades-old bilingual family learning center and roughly 750 students at risk.

A citizen petition in Los Altos would require voter approval before the city can sell or repurpose downtown parking plazas, putting several redevelopment projects at risk. Supporters say two lots remain eligible for subsidized housing.

Providence has agreed to sell Queen of the Valley Medical Center to NorthBay Health; NorthBay is pledging job protections while the sale undergoes state review.

A new bill would formalize and fund organized sports in California prisons, using San Quentin's teams and outside partnerships as a possible statewide model.

A Palo Alto One Medical physician says she was fired after raising patient-safety alarms and has filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation and inadequate clinician support. The case spotlights concerns about training and workflows at Amazon-owned One Medical.