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James Breslo
California Says Its Policies Trump Parental Rights When It Comes to Trans Kids
Apr 18, 2024
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James Breslo
3 hours
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Viewpoints
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John Seiler
Progressive Politicians Don’t Understand Markets or Rich People
Apr 18, 2024
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John Seiler
4 hours
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Northern California
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Brian Back
Amid Budget Shortfall, San Francisco Reexamines Tax Burden on Big Businesses
City leaders are negotiating with business execs and labor to craft reforms that would simplify taxes.
Apr 18, 2024
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Brian Back
5 hours
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California
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Travis Gillmore
Senate Panel Kills Bipartisan Bill to Ban Homeless Camps When Shelter Space is Available
Opponents said the bill, modeled on similar laws in San Diego, is inhumane and would “further entrench people within the criminal legal system.”
Apr 18, 2024
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Travis Gillmore
7 hours
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Business Columnists
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Mary Prenon
Small-Business Owners in California Seek Greener Pastures Amid High Taxes and Crime
Apr 18, 2024
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Mary Prenon
7 hours
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California
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Jill McLaughlin
Biden Expected to Expand California Monuments
In Southern California, 110,000 acres of Angeles National Forest will be added to the the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.
Apr 18, 2024
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Jill McLaughlin
10 hours
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Northern California
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Jill McLaughlin
Golden Gate Bridge Protesters Released in San Francisco as Investigation Continues
The clock ran out for officials who were unable to finish investigating the case before a 4 p.m. deadline April 16, allowing protesters to be released.
Apr 17, 2024
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Jill McLaughlin
24 hours
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California
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Sophie Li
California Bill Would Ban Decaf Method Used by Starbucks, Dunkin', and More
The legislation targets a carcinogen, methylene chloride, and notes that there are alternative ways of decaffeinating coffee.
Apr 17, 2024
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Sophie Li
Apr 17
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Northern California
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Brian Back
Northern California City Relaxes Homeless Rules Amid Federal Lawsuit
San Rafael officials have struggled to address public safety issues surrounding a large homeless encampment near a middle school.
Apr 17, 2024
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Brian Back
Apr 17
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California
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Travis Gillmore
California and Norway Commit to Climate Partnership
Newsom acknowledges the challenge of keeping rate increases in check while meeting emissions goals.
Apr 17, 2024
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Travis Gillmore
Apr 17
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Northern California
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Jill McLaughlin
Popular Bay Area Burger Joint Closes After 38 Years Following ADA Lawsuit
An expert said the building had barriers for disabled customers. The owner said adding a wheelchair ramp was too costly.
Apr 17, 2024
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Jill McLaughlin
Apr 17
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California
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Beige Luciano-Adams
Newsom Gives Norwegian Delegation a Limited Tour of San Quentin
The visitors saw similarities between California prisons and those back home. Inmates said they didn’t see everything.
Apr 17, 2024
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Beige Luciano-Adams
Apr 17
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California
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Rudy Blalock
California Seizes $53 Million in Illegal Cannabis Products in 3 Months
From January through March, law enforcement also destroyed 54,000 plants, a boon to the legal market, the governor says.
Apr 17, 2024
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Rudy Blalock
Apr 17
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California
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Micaela Ricaforte
‘Science of Reading’ Bill’s Death Is No Mystery. The Union Did It
The measure would have mandated a phonics approach, which the teachers union said would not meet the needs of English learners.
Apr 17, 2024
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Micaela Ricaforte
Apr 17
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California
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Jill McLaughlin
California Bill Would Double Penalties for Protesters Blocking Traffic
An Assemblywoman said pro-Palestinian demonstrators on the Golden Gate Bridge ‘crossed a dangerous line.’
Apr 17, 2024
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Jill McLaughlin
Apr 17
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California
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Travis Gillmore
Newsom Signs Early Action Plan to Cut $17.3 Billion From California’s Budget Deficit
The governor now has until May 14 to propose a revised budget to address the state’s record deficit.
Apr 16, 2024
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Travis Gillmore
Apr 16
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California
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Travis Gillmore
Pro-Palestinian Protests Erupt Across California
“I certainly respect the cause around the ceasefire,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said. ”But I think there’s a better way of expressing it.”
Apr 16, 2024
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Travis Gillmore
Apr 16
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Viewpoints
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John McGinness
It’s Time for California to Reform Proposition 47
Apr 16, 2024
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John McGinness
Apr 16
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Northern California
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Brian Back
San Francisco Considers Allowing Residents to Sue Grocers for Shutting Down Without Notice
The proposed ordinance would also require stores to work with residents and officials to find a replacement.
Apr 16, 2024
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Brian Back
Apr 16
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Northern California
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Sophie Li
Progressive Alameda County District Attorney to Face Recall Vote
Petition supporters deemed Pamela Price too lenient in the face of rising crime in Oakland.
Apr 16, 2024
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Sophie Li
Apr 16
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