As the Trump administration continues its attempts to impose conditions on federal grants, a coalition of 60 local governments — including the counties of Santa Clara, Alameda and San Mateo — is asking a federal judge to block the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from adding stipulations to grants that could put hundreds
As the Trump administration continues its attempts to impose conditions on federal grants, a coalition of 60 local governments — including the counties of Santa Clara, Alameda and San Mateo — is asking a federal judge to block the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from adding stipulations to grants that could put hundreds
Top California Democrats say they’ve averted a worst-case scenario for struggling Bay Area transit agencies — but only for now. Tucked into the $320 billion state budget agreement that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed last week is a $750 million loan for four local transit agencies to keep operating while they face massive deficits. The loan
A proposal to pause a planned tax hike on retail cannabis has set off alarm bells among child safety advocates whose substance use prevention and treatment work depends on funds generated by sales of cannabis products. Industry members say the move, which lawmakers in Sacramento are considering, is necessary to keep struggling retailers afloat. This
In what officials say would be a financially responsible move, the city may use a portion of a $550 million payout from Chevron to settle some of its unfunded pension liabilities. An annual $50 million payment from the Chevron Richmond Refinery will flow into Richmond’s general fund for the next 10 years as part of