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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 system, shedding light on the ongoing challenges and reforms that impact the lives of those behind bars and the communities they return to- including reporting by prison journalist Steve Brooks, who was selected to ...
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 that amplify misinformation and polarization.. There is, however, reason for hope. I say this as an anthropologist of peace and conflict.After working abroad, I began doing research on …
Berkeley reaches tentative agreement with major labor union to …
3 days ago · Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) The city of Berkeley averted a two-day strike ...
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 Occidental Volunteer Fire Department at 3800 Bohemian Highway in Occidental.
Oakland faces insolvency without immediate action, budget …
4 days ago · “The two largest departments in your general purpose fund are your fire department, which is projected to overspend by $34.5 million or 21 percent of its budget, and your police department, which is expected to overspend by $51.9 million or 16 percent of its budget,” said city budget administrator Brad Johnson.
Silicon Valley communities remain resolute in effort to ban gas ...
2 days ago · LEADERS ACROSS THE West Valley are pushing for a greener future in one of the country’s most polluted areas, but it could be more challenging after a controversial ruling on the use of gas.. Campbell and Los Gatos recently explored ways to limit nitrogen oxide emissions caused by gas. The Campbell City Council unanimously approved a policy over the summer.
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 energy efficiency consultant who has spent the last two decades working with California cities to develop “reach codes”—building codes that go beyond the state’s baseline energy code.
Inside/Out - Local News Matters
Sep 4, 2024 · Crime and public safety are among the top concerns of our readers. We publish stories here about major incidents, policies and trends. A companion section called Inside/Out delves into the complex issues surrounding the penal system, shedding light on the ongoing challenges and reforms that impact the lives of those behind bars …
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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 council candidates made final efforts to reach voters up to the last minute before the polls closed at 8 p.m. Nine candidates are vying to win one of three at-large spots on the council.
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 and experience every day.. In contrast, Democrats’ and Republicans’ ideas of what problems deserve government attention and how to solve them are much less likely to be based on their own life experiences, and ...