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from48 hills
1 day ago
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A pro-growth Yimby ally has some untimely questions about Wiener's new bill - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 day ago
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A pro-growth Yimby ally has some untimely questions about Wiener's new bill - 48 hills

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fromStreetsblog
12 hours ago

California Rallies for No Kings - Streetsblog California

Public gatherings across California mobilized hundreds of thousands in No Kings protests opposing multiple Trump Administration policies and backing Prop 50 to reform redistricting.
fromPadailypost
11 hours ago

New law will allow 7-story buildings near Caltrain stations

Palo Alto City Council on Wednesday (Oct. 22) will discuss the impacts of a new state law that could allow seven-story residential buildings within a quarter mile of the city's three Caltrain stations. The buildings could be even taller - nine stories - if they're right next to the train station, under Senate Bill 79 by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
11 hours ago

South Bay affordable housing, resource center aim to help youth aging out of foster care system

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- The challenges faced by children aging out of the foster care system are described as traumatic and can lead to a life of homelessness. But a new resource center and affordable housing project aim to ensure that doesn't happen to anyone in the South Bay. The ribbon was officially cut Monday for the Parkmoore Community Affordable Apartments and the Hub - two new buildings that aim to build a better Santa Clara County.
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fromPadailypost
13 hours ago

Former college chancellor goes on trial for bribery

Former San Mateo County Community College District chancellor Ron Galatolo is scheduled to go on trial today (Oct. 20) on charges of taking bribes from contractors, a prosecutor said. Galatolo, 61, of Menlo Park, is facing criminal charges for allegedly taking bribes from contractors, tax evasion and using district money for his personal legal fees. The case has taken many twists and turns since his arrest in 2019. One of the witnesses against him will be his ex-wife.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours ago

Wild bear breaks into California zoo, is found communing with the captive bears

A wild American black bear entered Sequoia Park Zoo boardwalk, observed resident bears without aggression, and was escorted back into nearby woods by wildlife officials.
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fromPadailypost
11 hours ago

Opinion: County should take back ex-sheriff's pension money

Sheriff Christina Corpus will retire with a full pension despite being fired for corruption, leaving San Mateo County taxpayers facing millions in legal and settlement costs.
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fromPadailypost
3 hours ago

Council OKs RV plan

Palo Alto approved a first-phase plan to reduce RVs on city streets via parking bans, increased enforcement, towing, and outreach for safe parking.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
6 hours ago

Vallejo man's bulldog taken at knifepoint while on walk; police offering $500 reward

An English bulldog named Tyson was dognapped at gunpoint in Vallejo; police offer a $500 reward and seek public tips.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 hours ago

Ex-NFL player Doug Martin struggled with mental health issues before OPD in-custody death: family

Martin's former agent released a statement on behalf of the family, saying in part, "Privately, Doug battled mental health challenges... Doug's parents were actively seeking medical assistance for him and had contacted local authorities for support. Feeling overwhelmed and disoriented, Doug fled his home during the night and entered a neighbor's residence two doors down." Police say Martin was involved in a break-in at a home in the Oakland Hills.
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fromThe Mercury News
17 hours ago
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The Trump administration wants to know more about the people on food stamps. How Gov. Newsom responded

California law now bans state and local agencies from sharing unlimited sensitive personal data to identify and enroll people for CalFresh benefits.
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago
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Newsom Acts to Block Trump's Attempt to Grab Personal Data about Food Stamp Recipients

Governor Newsom signed AB 593 to prohibit state and local agencies from sharing sensitive personal data to identify and enroll people for CalFresh.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
17 hours ago

How to vote in California's Nov. 4 special election on redistricting

Proposition 50 would temporarily replace California's nonpartisan redistricting commission and implement Democratic-favoring congressional maps for three election cycles.
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fromKqed
4 days ago

In-Home Daycare Providers Still Face Discrimination From Landlords | KQED

California and 13 states formed alliance to coordinate public health in response to CDC leadership changes and political interference, while child-care providers face housing discrimination.
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fromcal.streetsblog.org
3 days ago

The Week in Short Video at SBCAL/SBLA - Streetsblog California

California lowered default school-zone speeds to 20 mph, allowed 15 mph near some schools, and expanded camera use to protect highway workers and intersections.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

A California voter registration deadline is fast approaching

California residents who are eligible can register and vote through Election Day. But if you want a ballot mailed to your door beforehand, you'll have to register online before the deadline at midnight on Monday. (You can also check your voter registration status at the link above.) After the deadline on Monday night?
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
17 hours ago

Kumar: Why you should vote no on Measure A - San Jose Spotlight

Measure A proposes a sales-tax hike that masks county mismanagement, risks financial collapse, and demands accountability instead of further taxation.
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fromThe Mercury News
16 hours ago

She met him on Facebook. Days later, BART police rescued her, severely injured, at Lake Merritt

OAKLAND - The ordeal for a Bay Area woman started when she started talking to a man on Facebook Dating and agreed to meet him at the Coliseum BART station, according to court records. It ended days later, at the Lake Merritt BART station, when police stopped the woman and her male companion and told her to remove her sunglasses and ski mask. When she did, they saw her horrifying injuries - broken bones in her face, both eyes bruised and swollen shut, and a missing tooth, according to police and the woman's own testimony.
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fromThe Mercury News
17 hours ago

Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

Weekly Athlete of the Week nominees for Oct. 13-18 are presented; public voting is open until Wednesday 5 p.m., with bots and email votes prohibited.
fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

State Transit Transformation Task Force Concludes Its Work with Unsatisfying Final Meeting - Streetsblog California

The state's Transit Transformation Task Force recently met for the final time. The two-year TTTF process was charged with producing recommendations - for the legislature and governor - on developing policy reforms aimed at growing transit ridership, improving the rider experience, and addressing long-term operational and funding challenges. The Task Force was mandated by legislation passed by the Legislature and signed into law in 2023.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
21 hours ago

Marin County reviews road safety after tragic crash that killed four teens

Ten claims allege county negligence in road design after a crash killed four teens; CHP attributed the crash to excessive speed by an inexperienced, provisionally licensed driver.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
23 hours ago

Tattooed package thief suspect nicknamed Postal Malone' is arrested, California police say

A 45-year-old Santa Ana man nicknamed Postal Malone was arrested for allegedly stealing packages from an Irvine apartment complex mailroom on Sept. 21.
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fromThe Mercury News
14 hours ago

Roseville motorcyclist dies in East Bay freeway collision

Kevin Jellison, 58, of Roseville, was killed in a multi-vehicle collision on eastbound I-80 in Oakland; drivers remained and no other injuries were reported.
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fromSFGATE
14 hours ago

Person rescued after being found 50 feet down embankment near UC Santa Cruz

A person was rescued 50 feet down an embankment near UC Santa Cruz and airlifted to a hospital after rope-and-basket extraction.
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fromABC News
14 hours ago
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Missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard spotted earlier this month, mom not cooperating: Sheriff

fromABC News
14 hours ago
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Missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard spotted earlier this month, mom not cooperating: Sheriff

fromwww.mercurynews.com
18 hours ago

They were insulting us': Oakland man gets 7 years for killing man in drive-by shooting

The prosecution's case against Estrada-Avalos was marred by inconsistent or at one point, admittedly dishonest testimony from the lone eyewitness, a woman who admitted she was driving when Estrada-Avalos and a group of people, including the victim, got into a shouting match that precipitated the shooting. The woman lied on the stand at Estrada-Avalos' preliminary hearing, claimed to have memory problems at key moments of the timeline,
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#san-jose
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fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Can the Golden Age of Costco Last?

Costco combines low-priced bulk retailing with strong employee wages and benefits, creating loyal customers and a distinctive warehouse shopping experience.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Antioch City Council weighs proposed amendments to police oversight commission

Antioch City Council rejected Police Oversight Commission changes including background and social media checks, fingerprinting, a meeting-pause authority, and law-enforcement membership.
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
22 hours ago

Zoe Rosenberg testifies she rescued' chickens, not committed crimes, in Petaluma Poultry case

She said she joined the investigation only after others had already entered the property. I'm grateful that (the chickens) were able to get the care that they need, Rosenberg said when asked by her attorney, Chris Carraway, how she felt about the incident. Carraway questioned her through much of Friday afternoon before Deputy District Attorney Matthew Hobson began cross-examination. After about 30 minutes, Judge Kenneth Gnoss ended proceedings and ordered the trial to resume Monday afternoon.
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fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
22 hours ago

Former Bay Area cop involved in 2022 fatal shooting receiving more than $60,000 annually in retirement benefits

Michael Dietrick, the former Sonoma County sheriff's deputy who shot and killed burglary suspect David Pelaez-Chavez in 2022, will receive $5,226 per month as part of lifetime retirement benefits approved earlier this year through the county's pension system, The Press Democrat has learned. The fatal shooting sparked recurring protests and calls by Pelaez-Chavez's family members and activists for greater accountability, and, years later, is now at the center of a heated debate over the authority and reach of Sonoma County's civilian law enforcement oversight office.
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fromwww.pasadenastarnews.com
18 hours ago

Burglars tunnel into California jewelry store, flee with jewelry and cash

Burglars cut through a roof into an Arcadia jewelry store, stole all jewelry, gold and cash, and damaged the alarm, safe and cameras.
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fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
22 hours ago

Puckish sea otters continue surf board-stealing ways at Santa Cruz beach

A southern sea otter at Steamer Lane rose upright to watch a surfer, prompting comparisons to Otter 841 and uncertainty about its radio tag.
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Milpitas Assemblymember honors local Latino leaders

Elva Wilson taught Mexican Folklorico Dance at local elementary schools, and started a Spanish-language afterschool program for students. She also served as president of the district's English Learners' Advisory Committee. Since retiring, she has cofounded two local neighborhood associations. Lourdes Calande recently retired from district after 25 years. She was born in Mexico City and moved to San José in 1992.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Latest line: A good week for Tom Steyer, a bad week for Betty Yee

Tom Steyer After he gives $12 million to Yes on Prop 50 and a video shows frontrunner Katie Porter cursing her staff, buzz grows that the Bay Area billionaire and former Dem presidential candidate may run for governor.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Latest line: A good week for Tom Steyer, a bad week for Betty Yee

Tom Steyer emerges as a potential gubernatorial candidate; Betty Yee faces criticism for comments on transgender athletes; USGS furloughs coincided with a timely 3.1 quake.
#high-school-football
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Shrapnel fell onto CHP vehicle during U.S. military live-fire exercise over I-5, agency says

The CHP said that the shrapnel was from an explosive ordnance that was fired over Interstate 5 and "detonated overhead prematurely, striking and damaging a CHP patrol vehicle." The shrapnel fell on the vehicle in an area where CHP officers were gathered to close traffic along Interstate 5 in northern San Diego County, which cuts through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Opinion: Safer streets in Saratoga build stronger community

Planned Costco will drastically increase nearby traffic; use simple traffic-calming paint and visibility measures to reduce speeds and protect pedestrians.
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Opinion: Safer streets in Saratoga build stronger community

As the days shorten, a quick safety plug: If you're walking at dawn or after dusk, carry a small flashlight and wear something reflective. It makes a real difference in how early drivers see you. A lot of change is headed our way, so I want to talk plainly about traffic-what's coming, why some streets feel fast and what we can do together.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Cupertino Symphonic Band hosting fall concert on Nov. 2

The Cupertino Symphonic Band is hosting its annual fall concert on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 3 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road. The family-friendly concert features patriotic music honoring veterans, as well as contemporary and classical selections, movie and theater musical favorites. Admission is free. Donations of canned goods benefit West Valley Community Services. Free snacks and coffee will be provided. The band is always looking for new wind instrument and percussion players. For more information, visit www.cupertinosymphonicband.org.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Cupertino Symphonic Band hosting fall concert on Nov. 2

Multiple community events and projects include a free symphonic band concert on Nov. 2, delayed Stevens Creek bike lane work, and BAOA conservation outings.
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fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Oakland Break-In Suspect Dies in Custody After Struggling With Police

A suspect struggled with Oakland police, became unresponsive, later died at a hospital; officers placed on administrative leave and multiple agencies are investigating.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Downtown Campbell gets creepy-crawly for Oct. 26 event

Creepy Crawly Campbell Two- and four-legged little ghouls, goblins and superheroes are invited to descend on downtown Campbell for some Creepy Crawly Halloween trick-or-treating on Sunday, Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m. While candy and other freebies are a big part of this well-attended annual event, organizers say the focus is on costumes. Organizers are also looking for a few extra hands, claws, paws, tentacles or whatever appendages volunteers have for the occasion to help with the event. To volunteer, visit https://www.downtowncampbell.com/creepycrawly
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Sharks apologize for offensively worded message' supportive of ICE on scoreboard

San Jose Sharks inadvertently displayed an offensively worded, ICE-supportive fan message on the SAP Center scoreboard during a Hispanic community celebration and issued an apology.
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fromKqed
3 days ago

Celebrating 30 Years of The California Report with Kishi Bashi and California Foodways | KQED

Kishi Bashi blends genres and forges deep listener connections; Stockton's Angel Cruz Park showcases Hmong and Cambodian vendors serving beloved made-to-order dishes.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

New California laws aim to ease ongoing home insurance crisis

California enacted laws to stabilize the home insurance market, fund wildfire mitigation grants for low- and middle-income homeowners, and improve recovery after wildfires.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

New California laws aim to ease ongoing home insurance crisis

New California laws provide grants and reforms to stabilize the home insurance market, fund wildfire mitigation for low- and middle-income homeowners, ease recovery after fires.
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fromThesanjoseblog
2 days ago

San Jose Sees Brighter Days Ahead with Community-Focused Progress

San Jose improved resident sentiment by reducing unsheltered homelessness, boosting public safety, using technology and community cleanups, and prioritizing safety, housing, cleanliness, and economic growth.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Question about appealing to Trump voters set her off, says gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter

I think Trump is hurting Californians. I am not going to sell out our values as a state for some short-term political gain to try and appease people who are still standing and still supporting what this president is doing as he is trampling on our Constitution.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Los Angeles agrees to pay $828m to settle more sexual abuse claims

Los Angeles County agreed to pay $828m to settle over 400 sexual-abuse claims, adding to a prior $4bn settlement and leaving thousands of claims unresolved.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Walters: State's chronic deficit looms again as Newsom prepares his last budget

California faces a structural budget deficit from a $165 billion revenue projection error, prompting $21 billion in borrowing, reserve usage, and postponed spending.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Monterey County jury finds man guilty in child molestation case

Pedro Quezada was convicted of 11 counts of forcible lewd acts on a child and faces up to 110 years and lifetime sex-offender registration.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Two teens shot in Stockton's Civic District

By Bay City Two teenagers were shot in Stockton's Civic District early Saturday morning. The 17 and 18-year-old boys were in the 1300 block of North Lincoln Street at about 2 a.m. when they were both shot, according to the Stockton Police Department. They were taken to a hospital to be treated for their injuries, and both were expected to survive.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
3 days ago

California renters are very picky customers

California renters have low lease renewal rates but long average stays, indicating frequent moves between units yet longer tenancies once settled.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

UC buys Residence Inn for $176M; why Nobel Prize winners get free parking from Cal

Recent Berkeley news includes UC's $175.8M hotel purchase, multiple restaurant burglaries, Nobel laureate parking, local events, and campus controversies.
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fromTelecompetitor
3 days ago

Total Wireless Launches $0 Service for California LifeLine Participants

Total Wireless offers California LifeLine: qualifying residents get unlimited talk/text, 6GB high-speed data and a free smartphone for as low as $0; unlimited data $11/month.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Walters: Newsom tried hard to jump-start housing production. It wasn't enough.

This is a question of who we are, Newsom wrote in 2017. Housing is a fundamental human need let's not forget the human face behind the dire statistics. Housing instability can cause genuine mental and physical adversity, he added, and lead to insufferable decisions: no one should have to choose between paying rent or buying groceries. Knowing that too many Californians face this kind of anxiety breaks my heart.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

California's latest attempt at charter school reform dies with Gov. Newsom's veto

Senate Bill 414, authored by Sen. Angelique Ashby, D-Sacramento, and backed by charter school advocates, would have implemented dozens of changes to state law, including creating an education inspector general, adding new requirements for school audits and more strictly regulating school vendors. Earlier this year, charter school advocates had fought vigorously against Assembly Bill 84, another charter school accountability bill that was more extensive in scope and would have automatically reduced some charter schools' per-pupil funding based on how much in-person instruction they offer.
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fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Day Around the Bay: The Final Sunday Streets of 2025 Is This Weekend

California will sell a state-branded generic insulin for $11 per pen, developed with Civica and expected to be available in 2026.
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 days ago

Gov. Newsom vetoes car dealer bill that would have hiked fees on buyers

In his veto message, Newsom said the fee increase made little sense since a car buyer would be paying a dealership for only minutes of data entry. At a time when Californians are already struggling with the high cost of living, Newsom wrote, this bill would raise the document processing fee to three times the current $85 cap far beyond what an inflation adjustment would justify.
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fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

What to know before Cal kicks off vs. Bill Belichick and North Carolina

Season 1 of the Bill Belichick era has been a train wreck. The Tar Heels have beaten just one FBS opponent - a 1-5 Charlotte team that is ranked 129th nationally in ESPN's SP+ ratings - and have given up 120 points in their three defeat. ... Carolina has been outscored 55-6 in the first half of its past two games, vs. UCF and Clemson.
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fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Annual Micailhuitl "Dia de Muertos" (San Jose)

Community Dia de Muertos celebration at 749 Story Road, San Jose: free, 12–9 pm, Danza Azteca at 5 pm, food, altars, vendors, guest dance groups.
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fromABC30 Fresno
4 days ago

Nearly 100 stolen special election ballots found in Sacramento homeless encampment, officials say

Stolen mail and about 100 blank ballots for Proposition 50 were recovered from an abandoned Sacramento County homeless encampment; ballots were voided and reissued.
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Ex-con charged in East Bay crime spree

The suspect - Albert Decoto, 46, of Oakland, who was arrested Oct. 9 - has been charged with four counts of first degree residential burglary, three counts of first degree residential robbery, one count of carjacking, two counts of vehicle theft, one count of assault on a peace officer and one count of attempted carjacking, all felonies. He has also been charged with misdemeanor counts of resisting a peace officer and possession of a controlled substance.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Plastic bags sold in California stores aren't actually recyclable, Bonta says

"Plastic bag companies have continued to distribute plastic bags that are not recyclable in California and mislead Californians about their bags recyclability," Bonta said. "In fact, even when consumers have properly disposed of these plastic bags, they've overwhelmingly not been recycled in California and couldn't have been recycled. The thing is, producers knew, or should have known this fact years ago."
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Nine months after fires, residents continue to struggle with housing stability, finances

Large numbers of Altadena and Pacific Palisades residents remain displaced, face housing insecurity, insurance battles, and financial strain causing food and medical care cutbacks.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Two years after mass shooting, Half Moon Bay moves forward on senior farmworker housing

After years of stalled promises and mounting pressure from Gov. Gavin Newsom, Half Moon Bay is moving forward with an affordable housing project for aging farmworkers who have spent decades working the coast's fields. On Thursday, city officials authorized staff to draft a 99-year, $1-per-year land lease for a five-story development at 555 Kelly Ave. that will provide 40 units for retired and working farmworkers aged 55 and older.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Wild bear wanders into Northern California zoo, interacts' with the resident bears

A wild black bear entered Eureka's Sequoia Park Zoo, interacted with resident bears across a fence, then was guided out through a service gate.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

BUSD test scores still outpace Alameda County and California, but gaps persist

Berkeley Unified proficiency in math and English increased for the third year, outperforming county and state averages but with persistent Black and Latino disparities.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Photos: The 14th annual Autumn Lights Festival at Lake Merritt

Autumn Lights Festival at Gardens at Lake Merritt drew hundreds and showcased over 70 illuminated local art displays to fundraise for Friends of the Gardens.
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