Early candidates for state superintendent, Richmond Assemblymember Tony Thurmond and Marshall Tuck. STATE SUPERINTENDENT–BALLOT BOX–“At an education conference Thursday, the two announced candidates for state superintendent of public instruction called for more strategies to counter a teacher shortage they said… Read More ›
Marshall Tuck
Michael Bloomberg maxes out contributions to Tony Thurmond’s opponent for state supe
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg isn’t likely to be a friend of Tony Thurmond next year. STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS When it came to funding ballot initiatives for taxing sugary drinks in Oakland and San Francisco last fall,… Read More ›
Tony Thurmond announces run for state superintendent
15th District Assemblymember Tony Thurmond is running for state superintendent in 2018. 15TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICTEast Bay Assemblymember Tony Thurmond wants to be California’s top educator. The two-term Richmond state legislator announced Monday that he is running for state superintendent of… Read More ›
How Trump is already wreaking havoc on affordable housing in the East Bay
FOR MANY IN THE EAST BAY, the early days of Donald Trump’s presidency have been at worst, an all-out assault on American democracy. At minimum, a excruciating daily mockery of common decency. But the reality television show most in the… Read More ›
Nancy Skinner wary of newcomer’s ability to self-fund State Senate campaign
Nancy Skinner STATE SENATE | DISTRICT 9 | All things considered, Nancy Skinner should be feeling good about her chances next year in the East Bay’s Ninth State Senate District. She has a considerable money advantage over fellow Democrat Sandre… Read More ›