A good week for fast-food workers; a bad week for Oakland’s team dreams

Fast-food workers California law raising their minimum wage from $16 to $20 an hour took effect April 1.       Oakland The Oakland Athletics announced they will play their next three seasons in Sacramento on their way to Las Vegas, bookending 56 years of Major League Baseball in the East Bay.     Evan … Read more

A good week for Sam Liccardo, a bad week for Kathryn Lybarger

Sam Liccardo Former San Jose mayor is top vote-getter in primary to succeed Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, and prepares for November as the close race for second between Joe Simitian and Evan Low could take weeks to tally.         Kathryn Lybarger California Labor Federation president had more than $2.3 million of … Read more

A good week for Joe Simitian, a bad week for health care workers

Joe Simitian Santa Clara County supervisor wins the most important endorsement in the race to succeed retiring congresswoman Anna Eshoo — hers — giving him a boost against Sam Liccardo and other rivals.       Health care workers To help close the state deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes to delay a $25 hourly minimum … Read more