Swalwell's Livermore Address Ignites Residency Brawl Before Governor Primary
A landlord affidavit, a January court petition and a rival complaint have put Rep. Eric Swalwell’s Livermore address at the center of the governor’s primary fight. The legal tangle raises questions about who gets to decide eligibility before June 2, 2026.
Half Of California Freshmen Now Finish On Time, But The Other Half Hits A Wall
New PPIC data shows about 51% of California freshmen now graduate in four years, but the gains hide big differences between UC, CSU and community college pathways.
Bay Area Layoff Jitters Flood Community Colleges With Comeback Students
Mass layoffs and AI worries are pushing more Californians into community colleges for short-term training and certificates. Colleges are expanding workforce programs but warn seats and supports must keep pace.
San Mateo Scrambles To Ram Through Rezonings To Plug 1,000‑Home Hole
San Mateo County is racing to rezone 35 parcels and prepare an EIR to close an estimated 963‑unit shortfall under its state housing target. The move targets Colma, Broadmoor, Harbor Industrial areas and the Midcoast.












