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.
Bay Area Tech Titans Plot $500 Million War Chest To Rewire California Politics
A Bay Area-backed plan called the California Renewal Project would seed an endowment-style political fund to bankroll centrist, pro-growth candidates across the state.
Ninth Circuit Slams Door On Commerce Clause Attacks In Cannabis Cases
A Ninth Circuit panel ruled the dormant Commerce Clause doesn't apply to state cannabis markets, protecting local residency and equity rules and widening a circuit split.
San José Shelter Showdown: City Eyes Spreading Homeless Sites Across All Neighborhoods
A city committee asked staff to draft a siting policy to prevent clustering of tiny‑home villages and other interim shelters after a rapid expansion left some neighborhoods without beds.
Bonta Leads California Charge Against Forest Rule That Muzzles Public
California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a multistate challenge to a Forest Service proposal that would slash public comment windows and change how objections are handled.
Chevron Warns California Refineries Could Close And Gas Prices Rise
Chevron told state leaders that proposed Cap‑and‑Invest changes could force refinery closures and hike gasoline prices, threatening jobs and fuel reliability across California.
Wiener’s $1 Trillion Housing Moonshot Aims To Shower San Francisco With Cash
Scott Wiener rolled out a trillion‑dollar federal housing plan that would build millions of homes and pay cities for every unit they produce. The pitch anchors his congressional run.












