Local Politics
Santa Clara County court changes warrant jailing policy criticized as punishing poverty
A pilot program allows indigent defendants wanted on low-level warrants to schedule court dates without...
Students and teachers shout down East Bay school board after firing of popular principal
Over the course of the evening, students and teachers shouted down board president Peter Oshinski,...
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In need of a Hells Angels expert, Santa Clara County’s DA turned to an Antioch cop on leave in racist text scandal
Thomas Lenderman is among at least 44 Antioch police officers who either sent or received...
Blame game erupts in San Jose baby’s fentanyl death: Social workers say lawyers blocked effort to remove infant from unsafe home
Head of child protection agency had said social worker and supervisor made fateful decision.
Gaza ceasefire protesters disrupt, postpone Berkeley City Council meeting
The remaining agenda items and public hearings were postponed to Nov. 21 amid a cacophony...
5 things to know about Alameda County’s proposed recall changes
On Tuesday, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors once again took on the issue of...
Understanding California’s college students’ protests over Israeli-Palestinian conflict
As student protests erupt over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, college campuses struggle to balance First Amendment...
Bay Area inflation cools off in a big way — finally
The Bay Area inflation rate rose in October at its slowest pace in more than...
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Protesters arrested after taking over Oakland federal building calling for Gaza ceasefire
The protest follows similar actions at the Statue of Liberty and Grand Central Station in...
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge gridlock frustration stokes bike path debate
Critics and supporters of the 580 expansion effort faced off as planners discussed the fate...