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Newsom's Final Budget Disappoints Housing, Homeless Advocates | KQED

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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Newsom's budget plan banks on strong revenues despite fiscal risks

California faces budgetary uncertainty: a proposed $348.9 billion budget projects a $3 billion deficit, risks larger shortfall, and omits federal Medicaid backfill.
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fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

Is Newsom Overestimating CA Government Revenues Again?

California projects $42.3 billion additional revenue over three years, largely closing a multibillion-dollar budget gap caused by prior revenue overestimates and higher spending.
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1 day ago
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Newsom's Final Budget Disappoints Housing, Homeless Advocates | KQED

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fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

Gavin Newsom Forecasts Rosy CA Budget, Banks on AI Boom

California projects a modest $2.9 billion shortfall next year while relying on AI-driven tech stock revenues, risking much larger deficits if markets decline.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Newsom releases budget plan to close $2.9 billion shortfall

California's budget proposal closes a $2.9 billion shortfall without major cuts, adds targeted investments, and lacks a plan for federally driven Medicaid coverage losses.
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fromKqed
10 hours ago

Bay Area Climate Stories We're Watching This Year | KQED

California's governor race focuses on climate leadership, wildfire-driven utility reforms, rising electricity bills, and decisions on curbing fossil fuels and utility structure.
#electric-vehicles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago
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Newsom's budget includes $200M to make up for Trump's canceled EV rebates, among other climate items

California will allocate $200 million in point-of-sale rebates to replace federal EV tax credits and restore incentives lost after federal cuts to EV benefits.
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1 day ago
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California Plans To Plug The EV Tax Credit Gap With $200 Million

California proposes a $200 million light-duty zero-emission vehicle incentive program to offset the loss of the federal $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit.
#california-drought
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
14 hours ago

Beach hazards statement affecting Bay Area Shorelines Sunday and Monday sneaker waves may occur

High-risk rip currents, sneaker waves, and large surf will impact San Francisco and nearby coasts from Sunday 4 p.m. through Monday 7 p.m.; avoid water
fromLos Angeles Times
14 hours ago

L.A. violated open meeting law with plan to clear homeless encampments, judge rules

The city of Los Angeles violated the state's open meeting law when council members took up a plan to clear 9,800 homeless encampments behind closed doors, a judge ruled this week. In a 10-page decision, L.A. County Superior Court Judge Curtis Kin said the City Council ran afoul of the Ralph M. Brown Act by approving the encampment strategy during a Jan. 31, 2024, closed session.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
13 hours ago

San Jose says its oversized vehicle enforcement program has been a success. But on this street, the RV problem has gotten worse.

Temporary OLIVE tow-away zones briefly reduced problematic RV congestion on Mona Way, but RVs returned after expiration, leaving residents frustrated and safety concerns unresolved.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
12 hours ago

Fremont rancher refuses to remove gate after city claims it blocks park access

Fremont rancher appeals city order to remove gate blocking public access to Morrison Canyon Road and Vargas Plateau Regional Park.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
20 hours ago

San Carlos: Home-invasion robbery under investigation

A masked intruder forced entry into a San Carlos home around 2 a.m., threatened a resident with an apparent firearm, then fled on a bicycle.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

The shocking case of LA's zombie' fire and the young man at the center of it

Jonathan Rinderknecht, a 29-year-old occasional Uber driver who used to live in Pacific Palisades, was charged with three felonies by federal prosecutors in October, who claim he was in the neighborhood in the early hours of New Year's Day. According to a federal complaint, Rinderknecht allegedly used an open flame likely a lighter to start a small blaze that grew to about 8 acres (3.2 hectares) before firefighters rushed to the area and extinguished it. That blaze was known as the Lachman fire.
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#eaton-fire
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
23 hours ago

Antioch: Man recovering after being shot in neck

A 29-year-old man was shot in the neck in Antioch, received on-scene medical aid, hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; investigation is ongoing.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 hours ago

San Leandro: Suspect charged in beating of 78-year-old man during home invasion robbery

Bobby Lu, 41, faces home invasion, firearm assault, and elder abuse charges after allegedly beating and robbing a 78-year-old resident during an Oct. 24 home robbery.
fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago

SoCal love triangle murder suspect extradited after 8 years on the run in Mexico

Humberto Rodriguez Martinez, 39, is accused of working with a friend to kill his romantic rival outside his ex-girlfriend's apartment in 2017, according to the Orange County district attorney's office. Martinez is a Mexican citizen and was in the U.S. illegally at the time of the killing, prosecutors said. Prosecutors charged Martinez in 2017 with the murder of 32-year-old Daniel Reyes, as well as with felony enhancements for allegedly lying in wait and for using a knife.
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fromTravel + Leisure
5 hours ago

This City Is One of the Best Places to Visit in 2026-and It Has 300+ Days of Sun Annually, World-class Wineries, and Year-round Whale Watching

Santa Barbara offers sun-drenched, slower-paced California charm with Spanish Colonial architecture, coastal luxury hotels, and over 300 sunny days—ideal for relaxed travel.
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fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

One driver accused of two crashes that left three dead in Long Beach, police say

Ahkeyajahnique Owens turned herself in after being identified in two separate fatal collisions that killed three people and injured three others.
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fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

Newsom joins Trump in targeting big investors buying homes

California will seek to limit large institutional investors from buying single-family homes to protect working families' access to homeownership and control rents.
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fromSacramento Bee
1 day ago

Earn up to $15,000 a month? CA is hiring for these state jobs with remote work

California state government is hiring multiple full-time positions with telework or hybrid options and competitive benefits, including enrollment in the state pension.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Trump claims crime is rampant in California. Newsom counters with stats showing historic lows

California experienced a sharp statewide crime decline in 2025, with Los Angeles homicides falling to near-record lows and double-digit decreases overall.
#wildfires
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3 days ago
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Residents Look Back At The Devastating Los Angeles County Wildfires | KQED

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3 days ago
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Residents Look Back At The Devastating Los Angeles County Wildfires | KQED

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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Apartment fire at Redwood Gardens; Arreguin to chair Senate Housing Committee

Berkeley news highlights include political advancement, campus cost-saving trends, public-safety incidents, county childcare funding shifts, media reporting decisions, arts, and AI policy updates.
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fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

Billionaires flee California as 5% wealth tax ballot measure looms

Many billionaires are leaving California to avoid a potential one-time 5 percent tax on fortunes over $1 billion for residents as of Jan. 1, 2026.
#measure-a
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

'Felt like an earthquake': Sonoma Co. still cleaning up after storms topple trees, wash away roads

Severe storms along the Russian River toppled trees, washed away roads, damaged buildings and caused a sewage spill that is now being tested.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Powerful Santa Ana winds return to Southern California, prompting warnings

Strong Santa Ana winds of 25–40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph threaten Southern California, risking downed trees, power outages, and hazardous travel.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 day ago

Bay Area Shorelines placed under a high surf advisory until Friday night breaking waves up to 22 feet expected

High surf advisory through 10 p.m. for Bay Area coasts: waves up to 22 feet, strong rip currents, sneaker waves, and beach erosion risk.
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fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Oakland Police Commission shakeup continues at City Hall

Mayor Barbara Lee nominated Evelio Grillo and Douglas Wong to the Police Commission; their appointments advanced while two other nominees face uncertain reappointments.
#san-jose
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Letters: Richmond City Council punts on censure of mayor

Richmond City Council declined to censure the mayor for reposting antisemitic claims; ACA changes raised premiums and caused coverage loss for some.
#water-main-break
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

Advocates Move to Save Oakland's Parking Enforcement - Streetsblog San Francisco

We write to you today in alarm. It has come to our attention that the Administration is planning to move parking enforcement from OakDOT to Finance. While this may appear as a simple administrative shift, it is a strategic error that will undermine Oakland's transit, safety, and economic goals. Please initiate review with Council through issuing a Statement of Purpose for their review, and delay these changes until approved by Council.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Sonoma co. resident dies after eating wild mushrooms as poisoning spikes

Death cap and other wild mushroom poisonings have surged in the Bay Area after heavy rains, causing multiple illnesses, deaths, and liver transplants.
fromKqed
2 days ago

Fresno Looks To Shed Poverty Label | KQED

Fresno has long struggled with deep-rooted poverty. In 2005, a report by the nonprofit think-tank Brookings Institution broke this out in the open, revealing that Fresno had the highest concentration of poverty of any U.S. city. The study showed that a significant number of Fresno's census tracts had at least 40 percent of residents living at or below the poverty line.
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fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Deputies investigating home invasion robbery in San Carlos, suspect is at large

Armed robber forced entry into a San Carlos home at 2 a.m. and fled on a bicycle; deputies searched but did not locate the suspect.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Boom, he's out': bear living rent-free' under California home has been removed

A 550 lb black bear occupied a Southern California home's crawlspace for a month and was driven out with paintball shots and an electrified mat.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Suspect arrested in armed confrontation at Peninsula gym

A 38-year-old man was arrested after pointing a firearm during a Dec. 15 disturbance at Redwood City's Planet Fitness; detectives seized multiple firearms and 1,500 rounds.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Major Mountain View intersection gets new traffic signal - San Jose Spotlight

A new signal, AI video detection, and roadway changes were installed at Rengstorff and Latham to reduce collisions and improve safety.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

San Leandro: Student charged with bringing loaded pistol to high school

An 18-year-old San Leandro student was arrested for bringing a loaded Glock to Lincoln High School and faces multiple felony weapons charges.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Shake it up (again) baby! Three small tremblors hit San Ramon

San Ramon experienced a swarm of small earthquakes, including three quakes within four minutes Friday centered about 2.5 miles east-southeast and 4–5 miles deep.
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fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Concord Man Accused In New Year's Eve Murders of His Parents Dies In Jail

A 61-year-old man accused of killing his elderly parents was found dead in his jail cell after apparently inflicting fatal self-injuries.
#power-outage
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Brentwood city attorney to take on new role in a different East Bay city

Brentwood City Attorney Katherine Wisinski will leave after nearly eight years to become Pleasanton's assistant city attorney, with a tentative last day of March 7.
#shark-attack
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Are ants invading your home? Here are steps you can take to get rid of them

They would get into my bed and bite me. Not only were these ants tiny, but they were also kind of smart! I soon learned that these were Argentine ants, an invasive species in Southern California. Native ants are beneficial to the environment. They will eat pest insects such as fleas and termites. They also aid in breaking down organic matter such as dead plants and animals.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

One killed, three injured in Morgan Hill crash

One person was killed and three others injured in a two-vehicle crash at Condit Road and Diana Avenue in Morgan Hill; impairment was not suspected.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week: Saanvi Gunukula, Leland basketball

Saanvi Gunukula named Bay Area News Group girls high school athlete of the week after leading Leland with 19 points and 56.9% of online votes.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Police investigating fatal shooting in East Oakland

A shooting near Oakland Coliseum on Coliseum Way shortly before noon killed one person; no arrests, motive unknown, homicide investigation ongoing.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
1 day ago

Dozens evacuated by ladder after Disneyland monorail stalls

About 60 people were evacuated from the Disneyland monorail after two trains lost power; no injuries were reported.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

North Bay bakery owner ready to rebuild after redwood crushes part of property

Cazadero bed-and-breakfast owner Mark Weiss faces repairing damage after a fallen giant redwood destroyed the outdoor dining area but plans to rebuild with community support.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Woman shot to death Wednesday in Sunnyvale

SUNNYVALE An investigation is underway into the shooting death of a woman Wednesday night in Sunnyvale, authorities said. The shooting happened around 9:40 p.m. in the 1200 block of Vienna Drive, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety said in a news release. Officers arrived to find the woman inside a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
1 day ago

Some California mountain towns eagerly await snow as recent rains put damper on busy season

Most years, when storms roll through Southern California during the winter holiday, local mountains transform into a wonderland blanketed in snow. But instead, the recent storms featured relentless rains, bringing a downpour of destruction and disappointment. A woman sits near the North Shore Lookout Point next to Big Bear Lake as Snow Summit is seen in the distance in Big Bear on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.
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fromwww.presstelegram.com
1 day ago

California woman accused of causing 2 crashes months apart that killed 3

A 24-year-old woman suspected of causing a crash that killed two people in Long Beach over the weekend is also accused of fatally striking a bicyclist in the city's Alamitos Beach neighborhood in October, authorities said. Ahkeyajahnique Owens, 24, of Long Beach on Wednesday, Jan. 7, pleaded not guilty to one count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence to an Oct. 6 crash along Fourth Street near Bonito Avenue that left 35-year-old Raul Augustin Gallopa critically injured, according to authorities and court records.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Urban Ore workers ratify first union contract months after ending strike

Urban Ore workers ratified a first union contract raising pay roughly $3/hour, reducing revenue sharing to 5%, preserving profit-sharing, and adding benefits and just-cause protections.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Man accused of 1973 slaying of Bay Area woman gets trial date

Michael Eugene Mullen, 77, will stand trial April 20 for the 1973 San Rafael murder of Nina Fischer after DNA linked him to the case.
#california-politics
fromwww.latimes.com
2 days ago
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Watch live: Gov. Gavin Newsom's final State of the State speech steeped in rosy view of California, his record as governor

fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago
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Watch live: Gov. Gavin Newsom's final State of the State speech steeped in rosy view of California, his record as governor

fromsfist.com
2 days ago
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In Final State of the State Address, Gov. Gavin Newsom Contrasts Himself With Trump, Calls DC 'Carnival of Chaos'

Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted a modest 9% decline in unsheltered homelessness, touted state policy gains, criticized federal chaos, and acknowledged mixed progress on housing.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago
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Newsom's final State of the State speech steeped in rosy view of California, his record as governor

California emphasizes economic strength, falling homelessness, expanded education funding, and mental-health efforts while tackling housing affordability and positioning as a national counterweight.
fromwww.latimes.com
2 days ago
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Watch live: Gov. Gavin Newsom's final State of the State speech steeped in rosy view of California, his record as governor

fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago
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Watch live: Gov. Gavin Newsom's final State of the State speech steeped in rosy view of California, his record as governor

fromsfist.com
2 days ago
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In Final State of the State Address, Gov. Gavin Newsom Contrasts Himself With Trump, Calls DC 'Carnival of Chaos'

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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Gov. Newsom to deliver final State of the State address amid $18B budget deficit

Governor Gavin Newsom will deliver his final in-person State of the State while confronting an $18 billion budget deficit and emphasizing housing affordability.
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fromABC30 Fresno
2 days ago

CA loses $160M in federal funds for delayed cancellation of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses

Federal government withheld $160 million from California for delaying cancellation of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses held by immigrants.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Newsom moves to reshape who runs California's schools under budget plan

Governor Newsom proposed consolidating the State Board of Education and Department of Education to centralize oversight and align education policy from early childhood through college.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: Newsom offers a sunny view of California to combat Trump's darkness

Gavin Newsom presented a unifying inclusive vision for California and a potential presidential platform emphasizing compassion, civil rights, and opposition to Trump's policies.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Newsom proposes education power grab for next governor. What it could mean for schools

The central aspect of the PACE plan calls for removing the state superintendent as the head of the California Department of Education. Instead, that department would be run by an appointee of the state Board of Education. Members of the state board are appointed by the governor to fixed four-year terms. The PACE report envisions the "governor as the chief architect and steward responsible for aligning and advancing California's education system."
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California's exodus isn't just billionaires - it's regular people renting U-Hauls, too

California had the largest net outflow of residents in the U.S., with 50.6% leaving versus 49.4% arriving, per U-Haul one-way trip data.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Newsom's signature water tunnel is set back by California court ruling

A state appeals court ruled the Department of Water Resources lacks authority under a 1959 law to issue bonds to finance the 45-mile Delta tunnel.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California law let a politician avoid jail for child abuse charges. Lawmakers are furious

A mental health diversion granted to a former Kern County politician is coming under fire from numerous California lawmakers and child welfare advocates, who say a repeatedly amended state law is allowing an accused child abuser to avoid prosecution and possible jail time. Zack Scrivner, a former Kern County supervisor, was charged with felony child abuse in February after he was accused of inappropriately touching one of his children in 2024. But because of a Dec. 19 ruling by a judge, he will avoid a trial and instead be funneled into a mental health diversion program - an initiative aimed at helping defendants with mental health disorders get treatment instead of imprisonment for certain crimes.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 days ago

Cold weather advisory issued for Northern California for Friday

Northern California will face low to mid-30s temperatures on Jan. 9 (1–9 a.m.), creating hypothermia risk and requiring safety precautions for people, animals, and crops.
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fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Oakland saw a historic drop in homicides in 2025. City leaders aren't declaring victory yet

Oakland saw a 22% drop in homicides in 2025, attributed in part to the Ceasefire program targeting highest-risk individuals with services and coaching.
#california-employment
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Oil giant to continue supplying fuel after planned shutdown of Bay Area refinery

Valero will idle its Benicia refinery beginning in 2026 while continuing to supply Northern California with gasoline through imports and existing inventories, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom's office. In a statement released on Jan. 6, Newsom said Valero's revised approach marked a shift from an earlier announcement that included the possibility of a full closure and exit from the Northern California market as early as this year.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

Google cofounders Sergey Brin and Larry Page moved an LLC out of California ahead of proposed billionaire's tax

An entity tied to Google cofounders Sergey Brin and Larry Page moved out of California at the end of 2025, beating the deadline on a proposed wealth tax of the state's rich and powerful. T-Rex LLC, formed in 2006 and linked to Brin and Page, converted out of California into a Delaware LLC called T-Rex Holdings on December 24, 2025, according to a California filing reviewed by Business Insider. Prior filings over the past 20 years listed Brin and Page as managers of the LLC at a Palo Alto address.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Valero confirms Benicia refinery will shutter, leaving questions of site's future

The closure could cut hundreds of jobs and is expected to bruise the tax base of Benicia, a community anchored by the refinery that has also endured toxic pollution. But the company may replace its gas output with imports by ship, buffering California's fuel supply from potential shortages and price hikes, according to Newsom's office. It's unclear how much gasoline Valero plans to import, and the company has so far offered few answers.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Orange County judge, who campaigned on boosting trust in the justice system, to plead guilty to fraud

An Orange County judge resigned and will plead guilty to mail fraud for defrauding a state fund, facing potential prison time and fines.
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Opinion: New sheriff shouldn't have held back information on Caltrain attack

I hope this is a one-off, but the new San Mateo County Sheriff, Ken Binder, waited nine days to tell the public that a woman had been threatened and a man was assaulted at the San Carlos Caltrain station. On Dec. 23, a man hassled a woman waiting for a train about her clothing. He then threatened to throw her on the tracks, according to the DA's office.
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fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Major Bay Area highway reduced to 1 lane indefinitely after storm damage

Highway 116 near Monte Rio is reduced to one-way traffic indefinitely after heavy rains eroded a 40-foot section, requiring temporary stabilization and long-term rebuilding.
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
2 days ago

Alleged bounty hunter gets prison for kidnapping fugitive's girlfriend in California

A man who prosecutors say was acting as a bounty hunter when he and others allegedly kidnapped a fugitive's girlfriend and burglarized the couple's National City home was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison. The sentencing of Jesse A. Wagner, 50, in Chula Vista Superior Court ends an unusual case that grew to include three incidents in other local cities, including one in which a bystander was boxed in by alleged bounty hunters in darkened SUVs on an Oceanside street.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Audit shows rebound for San Jose hospitality and tourism - San Jose Spotlight

Team San Jose exceeded performance benchmarks, generating over $95 million economic impact, boosting hotel nights and event days, and qualifying for additional city funding.
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