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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 ...
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WEB2 days ago · Election officials and poll workers around the country are readying for the Nov. 5 general election in six weeks with the same unease felt ahead of an impending storm.. On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., announced the introduction of the Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act.Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed similar legislation ...
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 …
Housing & Homelessness - Local News Matters
WEBHousing & Homelessness. Construction work progresses at 401 S. El Dorado St. in Stockton, Calif., on Nov. 23, 2022. A groundbreaking ceremony at the site in June 2022 launched the construction of at least 30 affordable housing units for unhoused people living with mental illness. (Harika Maddala/ Bay City News / Catchlight Local)
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WEBAbout Us. Bay City News Foundation serves the greater San Francisco Bay Area. We are backed by charitable donations from contributors who care about local news, a free press, democratic values and an informed citizenry. We target geographic and topical news deserts. We collaborate with other media.
Politics still local and personal — but only for independents, not ...
WEBJun 15, 2024 · The same is true for other significant political questions: Independents’ political views and perspectives on key issues also reflect the economic and social conditions they see and experience every day.. In contrast, Democrats’ and Republicans’ ideas of what problems deserve government attention and how to solve them are much less likely to be based on their own life experiences, and ...
Reflections on Democracy: Bay Rising - Local News Matters
WEBSep 14, 2022 · Reflections on Democracy: Bay Rising. by Paige Ellis, Bay City News September 14, 2022. Voting guidelines printed out in different languages inside a voting booth at the Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Jose, Calif., on Election Recall Day on Sept. 14, 2021. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News)
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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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. How many people have tested positive for COVID-19 in your area? Use our embeddable map to find and share the answer. Via Big Local News, Pitch Interactive and Google News Initiative.
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