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WEB5 days ago · Incarceration and justice reform’s ripple effects continue to be felt heavily in our society. Our prison news coverage delves into the complex issues surrounding the penal system, shedding light on the ongoing challenges and reforms that impact the lives of those behind bars and the communities they return to- including reporting by prison journalist Steve Brooks, who was selected to ...
3 smaller Solano County cities in fiscal jams put measures on …
WEB1 day ago · Three smaller cities in Solano County will be voting on whether to increase taxes to fund essential city services that they say are at risk — Rio Vista, Suisun City and Dixon.. Rio Vista is a sleepy town with just over 10,000 residents that hugs the eastern edge of Solano County. Like many cities in the county, it is facing a budget deficit.
Cal Fire firefighter arrested on suspicion of igniting five blazes in ...
WEB17 hours ago · A Cal Fire firefighter has been arrested for allegedly igniting five fires in the North Bay in recent weeks when he was off duty. At 8 a.m. Friday, Cal Fire law enforcement officers arrested 38-year-old Robert Hernandez of Healdsburg at the agency’s Howard Forest station in Mendocino County on suspicion of arson to forest land in the areas surrounding Geyserville, Healdsburg, and Windsor.
Gavin Newsom signs package of bills aimed at easing housing and ...
WEB3 days ago · Newsom said the bevy of legislation, particularly when it comes to the enforcement of state housing mandates, is necessary because too many cities and counties are still finding excuses to deny new home construction projects.
‘Something went wrong’: State rethinks who will get $470M for …
WEB5 days ago · A group of organizations penned a letter asking state leaders to do everything in their power to get the promised funds flowing by November for a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” Signatories included advocacy groups such EdTrust-West, school districts in Los Angeles, Oakland and Sacramento and even businesses such as …
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Inside/Out - Local News Matters
WEBSep 4, 2024 · The Media Center at San Quentin. Inside the confines of the country’s first prison newsroom, incarcerated journalists find voice in stories that break barriers and challenge perceptions from the inside out. Founded in 1940, San Quentin News’ storied history marks decades of dedication to uncovering truth behind bars.
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WEBSupporting democracy is a key part of our mission at Bay City News Foundation. As a nonprofit, our organization serves the greater San Francisco Bay Area and is backed by charitable donations from contributors who care about local news, a free press, democratic values and an informed citizenry.
COVID-19 Information Hub - Local News Matters
WEBClick the button to the right to find a variety of interactive graphics that allow you to see how the coronavirus pandemic is playing out across the country. Explore the Data. Providing information to help you navigate the novel coronavirus pandemic, including the region's daily cases, updates on protective measures and other.
Interactive news map by Bay Area News Collective shows what’s …
WEBSep 27, 2021 · These maps will help Local News Matters and newsroom partners obtain a more representative understanding of coverage gaps in local communities and provide a collective experience for local residents. In 2021, the project team began designing these maps after conducting dozens of resident interviews and …