NBC Bay Area's views on issues affecting Northern California

editorial
May 4, 2012

May 15 Teacher Deadline Looms

May 15 Teacher Deadline Looms

California protects teacher seniority by using a "last hired, first fired" policy. Since new, young teachers are almost always first to go, we're in danger of losing a generation of teachers.

Prop 13
Apr 20, 2012

Time to Reassess Prop 13

Time to Reassess Prop 13

NBC Bay Area supports an honest debate about the unintended results of Prop 13.

high-speed rail
Mar 29, 2012

High-Speed Rail – Don’t Stop Now

High-Speed Rail – Don’t Stop Now

In 20 years, California’s population is expected to reach almost 50 million people. We have to improve our transportation network to support a 21st century economy.

Suzanne Shaw
Mar 16, 2012

Schools and Pink Slips

Schools and Pink Slips

Throughout California, thousands of public school teachers are - once again - anxiously waiting to see if they'll get pink slips on March 15th.

Suzanne Shaw
Mar 29, 2012

Three Strikes Reform

Three Strikes Reform

NBC Bay Area supports three strikes reform… so the punishment fits the crime. The measure would not change sentences for violent criminals.

Suzanne Shaw
Mar 29, 2012

Legislature Resists Will of People

Legislature Resists Will of People

Lawsuit Challenges Controller's Authority to Dock Pay

suzanne shaw
Feb 17, 2012

Declaring an Ecstasy Epidemic

Declaring an Ecstasy Epidemic

NBC Bay Area Editorial commending Santa Clara County for its approach to preventing drug abuse in the schools

suzanne shaw
Jan 20, 2012

The High Risks of Cutting Higher Ed

The High Risks of Cutting Higher Ed

NBC Bay Area believes we have to build a more educated workforce

California Budget for Higher Education
Dec 29, 2011

Get it Right The First Time

Get it Right The First Time

NBC Bay area believes that money spent on early education pays big dividends later on.

suzanne shaw
Dec 9, 2011

Holiday Hope

Holiday Hope

Give kindness and hope this holiday season

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Body Found in Trash Can Likely Not LaMar

Body Found in Trash Can Likely Not LaMar

Medical examiners on Friday conducted an autopsy on a woman's body found in a trash can, hidden away behind bushes in an upscale Pleasanton neighborhood.

Big Inning Dooms Lincecum, Miami Wins

Big Inning Dooms Lincecum, Miami Wins

Tim Lincecum looked to be in control Friday, that is, through the fifth inning. The Marlins chased Lincecum with a five-run sixth inning and evened the four-game series with a 7-6 win.

Possible 2nd Victim of LaMar Suspect Talks

Possible 2nd Victim of LaMar Suspect Talks

A Morgan Hill woman assaulted three years ago believes her attacker is Antolin Garcia-Torres talks exclusively to NBC Bay Area's Raj Mathai.

Squatter Lived at AOL for Months

Squatter Lived at AOL for Months

Young entrepreneur Eric Simons lived inside AOL headquarters in Palo Alto while he was trying to build a startup. The only problem: he didn't work at AOL.

SJ Woman ID'd in Fatal Broccoli Truck Crash

SJ Woman ID'd in Fatal Broccoli Truck Crash

The Santa Clara County Coroner identified the woman killed when a broccoli big rig lost control as Hieu Thi Thu Huynh, 49, of San Jose.

Sierra LaMar Tips Flow After Arrest

Sierra LaMar Tips Flow After Arrest

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