OAKLAND — One of Oakland’s largest labor unions reached a tentative agreement with the city on Thursday, averting a strike. The Service Employees International Union Local 1021, which represents administrative and front-line public service workers, agreed to a three-year labor contract that…
After reaching a tentative agreement earlier this month and averting a strike, the San Jose City Council finalized city worker contracts Tuesday that will cover more than 4,500 full- and part-time public employees. Under the three-year agreement running through June 2029, employees…
Oakland is also negotiating with the Confidential Management Employees Association and IBEW Local 1245, according to The Oaklandside. IFPTE Local 21 has warned it will hold a one-day strike on Nov. 5 if it has not reached a deal by then. Members of…
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego City Council unanimously passed an emergency measure Tuesday that temporarily halts new data center development and the expansion of existing facilities throughout the city. "People are fed up with billionaires and big tech imposing their…
True to their word, Palo Alto City Council candidates Bryna Chang and Yudy Deng have pumped the brakes on their fundraising efforts — but plenty of money continues to flow into the race for three open council seats. At this point…
Democratic challenger Eric Jones is facing Rep. Mike Thompson, who is seeking his 15th term in the U.S. House of Representatives for California’s 4th District. Jones makes an appearance at a Democrat party fundraiser in Placer County, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. A blistering fight between…
The city of San Marcos is exploring the potential development of a new city hall, along with possible improvements to the Hopkins Street corridor and nearby community assets. Along with consulting firm Freese and Nichols, the city will host three…
A combination of San Diego politicians, labor groups and housing advocates gathered in front of City Hall on Thursday to voice opposition to a potential data center a local developer is considering as part of a 70-acre redevelopment project at…
Although California lawmakers recently passed a suite of laws intended to bring transparency to the development of new data centers, local communities across the state are signaling that disclosure isn’t enough. In the first half of October alone, Oakland’s city…
When East Palo Alto Mayor Webster Lincoln reflects on his time growing up in the city and now leading it as a council member, the Ronald McNair field stands out. As a child, he played football at the field, which…
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