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6 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 …
American politics seem more deeply divided than ever. 3 …
9 hours ago — Some say that the vitriolic rhetoric of political leaders and social media influencers is partly to blame for the country’s state of toxic polarization. Others cite social media platforms …
Berkeley reaches tentative agreement with major labor union to …
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Sonoma County sets up sandbag stations amid flooding risk due …
3 days ago — The city of Healdsburg has a sandbag station for residents at the Healdsburg Community Center at 1557 Healdsburg Ave. Bags are provided. Sand is available at the …
California cities planned to shut off gas in new buildings, but a ...
5 days ago — The decision followed a protracted legal battle with the California Restaurant Association, which prevailed in federal court. “It definitely created a chill,” said Misti Bruceri, an …
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Nov 5, 2024 — East Palo Alto council race heats up amid high voter turnout, close contest. Hundreds of voters flocked to one of two voting centers in East Palo Alto on Tuesday while city …
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San Jose launches pilot program to address oversized, lived-in vehicles parked on streets. The City of San Jose’s Department of Transportation is rolling out a pilot program to monitor and …
Politics still local and personal — but only for independents, not ...
Jun 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 …
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5 days ago — A MODEST HOUSE in Mill Valley was honored Tuesday as a “lost work” of renowned architect Joseph Allen Stein, who fled the Bay Area to Mexico with his family in …
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Jul 2, 2024 — With Bay Area and Central Coast temperatures expected to soar as high as 105 degrees inland and 93 on the coast starting Monday, local agencies are offering tips on how to …