5,400 Alameda County families risk losing food stamps
About 5,400 CalFresh recipients in Alameda County could lose food assistance due to federal cuts, according to Berkeleyside citing the local food bank. Communities are preparing for increased hunger as volunteer food distributions already expand their operations.
Oakland considers new government structure
Three charter reform options are under consideration, from strengthening mayoral powers to returning to a city manager system, The Oaklandside reports. Any of the proposals could appear on November’s ballot as the city decides how to restructure governance following a series of political crises.
Santa Clara County under investigation for campaign mailings
The Fair Political Practices Commission is investigating county leadership for allegedly using public resources to promote Measure A, a tax measure presented to voters as protection for hospitals against federal cuts, San José Spotlight reports. Two anti-tax groups filed the complaint.
Cupertino upholds housing project despite lawsuit
The Cupertino City Council voted 4-1 against reconsidering approval of the Mary Avenue Villas affordable housing project, according to San José Spotlight. Residents filed a lawsuit in March claiming the decision was rushed, but the council maintained its position.
Mayor Lurie names new homeless department chief
Michael Levine, a top manager in Massachusetts’ Medicaid system, will lead San Francisco’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Mission Local reports. Levine worked alongside current city health department head Daniel Tsai for four years.
SoMa residents accuse city of concentrating homeless services
A group of South of Market residents filed a state complaint alleging San Francisco deliberately concentrates resources for people experiencing homelessness in their neighborhood, ABC7 reports. The residents are demanding state intervention, claiming the area has become an overload zone.
ICE agent involved in Stanislaus County shooting
The Stanislaus County sheriff confirmed an ICE officer participated in a shooting Tuesday, ABC7 reports. Details of the incident have not been disclosed.
Three sentenced in former SJPD officer’s murder
A court issued sentences in the 2021 murder of retired police officer Kevin Nishita, who was shot while guarding a television news crew in downtown Oakland. One defendant received 30 years without parole, while two others got 25 years each, ABC7 reports.
California proposes funding green aviation fuel from road budget
The governor’s administration proposed financing sustainable aviation fuel subsidies with money typically allocated for local road repairs, CalMatters reports. Cities and counties could lose funding for street maintenance.
CalMatters documentary on immigration raids nominated for Emmy
“Operation Return to Sender,” produced with Evident Media and Bellingcat, investigated the first mass deportation raids, CalMatters reports. The film earned a national Emmy nomination.
Governor candidates ignore Generation Z
Young voters, particularly Latino students, experienced budget cuts and doubt gubernatorial candidates care about their future, CalMatters reports. Cautious campaign platforms fail to address questions about education affordability and economic mobility.
Palisades fire victim seeks insurance commissioner role
A man who lost his home in the Palisades fire is running for California Insurance Commissioner, CalMatters reports. His motivation stems from traumatic experiences with insurers after the disaster and a desire to “fix the broken system.”