ABC7 Turns Bay Area Primary Night Into Must-See Political TV
ABC7 will carry a live "Your Voice, Your Vote" special at 8 p.m. with local returns and candidate interviews as California's June 2 primary unfolds. Expect shifting totals as counties process ballots.
California Drops $20 Million On Prison Savings Hunt, Comes Up Mostly Empty
California paid $20M for consultants to trim prison spending, but projected savings were dramatically revised down as workers’ compensation and staffing costs bite. The state is now seeking more money even as analysts point to closing prisons for the biggest returns.
SF Court Dumps Longtime Pretrial Partner, Probation Poised To Step In
The San Francisco Superior Court plans to end its decades‑long partnership with the Pretrial Diversion Project, citing financial transparency concerns. Advocates warn shifting services to probation could disrupt thousands of people awaiting trial.
No More Secret Sauce: California Chains Forced to Flag Allergens on Menus
SB 68 will require chain restaurants to disclose nine major allergens on menus by July 1, 2026; advocates celebrated at the Capitol while industry warned of costs.
UC License Plates, Border Patrol Pings: Campus Data Trail Rattles Students
Public records show UC campuses allowed campus license‑plate data to be accessed by federal agencies including CBP, prompting legal and privacy questions under California law.












