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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago
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Pondering a run for governor, Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta faces questions about legal spending

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is reconsidering a gubernatorial run while facing scrutiny over nearly $500,000 paid to private lawyers amid federal inquiries.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago
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Walters: Dana Williamson's indictment reveals a hidden world of political operatives

California's Capitol hosts a revolving network of staff, lobbyists, and campaign managers whose blurred roles enable secretive political operations and alleged criminal conduct.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago

UC registered nurses ratify contract that guarantees a minimum 18.5% increase in pay

UC nurses secured a contract with minimum 18.5% pay increases, limits on floating, capped healthcare costs, stronger violence protections, and nurse oversight of AI.
fromThe Mercury News
2 hours ago

Saratoga residents thwart real estate scam

Criminal threats, dissuade victim, resisting/delaying arrest: At 9:37 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance in front of the Bank Bar on Big Basin Way. An investigation revealed the suspect made criminal threats toward the victim and threatened to kill the victim if he called 911 to report the incident. The suspect resisted but was ultimately arrested and booked into main jail.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 hours ago

The storyteller: Bay Area archaeologist finds the hidden narratives in state parks

In that job, the 73-year-old Parkman used artifacts found in old ruins or the chemistry of rocks and layers of soil to piece together possible narratives about life in the Bay Area as far back as tens of thousands of years ago or as recently as the late 20th century. More than being a scientist or historian, Parkman has always seen himself as a storyteller with an innate curiosity about other worlds and a desire to imagine the people who lived in them.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 hour ago

Utah woman last seen several weeks ago in Santa Cruz Co. found safe, authorities say

A Utah woman reported missing after a Nov. 6 Aptos bonfire was found safe and uninjured; police have not released details of her disappearance.
fromThe Mercury News
4 hours ago

Antioch Amtrak station to be decommissioned despite safety, beautification upgrades by city

We're really excited that we got to do this project because the investment supports our downtown revitalization and enhances mobility choices for the duration of the station being open, and it reinforces our long-term commitment to the waterfront corridor,
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
54 minutes ago

Cal faces questions after mistake-riddled loss to Stanford

Cal self-destructed in 31-10 loss to Stanford due to turnovers and penalties, costing a chance at a winning season and prompting scrutiny.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 hour ago

It's the most wonderful time of year for fun and fundraisers in South Bay

Symphony San Jose performs Holiday Spectacular Dec. 6–7 with choirs, ballet, sing-alongs, Santa visit, and half-price tickets for youth companions.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 hour ago

Cupertino kicks off the holidays with Community Tree Lighting

Cupertino hosts holiday events Dec. 5 and Dec. 14 and seeks volunteers for West Valley Community Services' Gift of Hope.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 hours ago

Annual tree lighting in Saratoga Village set for Nov. 28

Saratoga's holiday tree lighting is Nov. 28; volunteers needed for WVCS Gift of Hope Dec. 6; SASCC hosts Winter Comedy Jam Dec. 19.
fromThe Mercury News
2 hours ago

Holiday parade's grand marshal says Los Gatos has given him 'a place to belong'

The criteria to be named grand marshal is specific: Individuals must have made significant contributions to the town's youth. Kroesche's students past and present attest to his classroom and extracurricular leadership and mentoring. The parade is sponsored by the Los Gatos Lions and Los Gatos Parks and Recreation. The route begins at the corner of Santa Cruz Avenue and Almendra and ends on Main Street near the high school. https://www.lgsrecreation.org/parade
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 hours ago

Holiday parade's grand marshal says Los Gatos has given him a place to belong'

The 69th Los Gatos Children's Christmas/Holidays Parade begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, rain or shine. This year's grand marshal is Los Gatos High School English teacher Kurt Kroesche, who says, It's a thrill to be this year's grand marshal and to be able to celebrate the parade with Los Gatos friends and neighbors. I'm grateful that I've found a place to belong at LGHS and the LG community.
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fromFortune
3 days ago
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'Californians deserve a life they can afford': Billionaire Tom Steyer is running for governor in crowded race to succeed Gavin Newsom | Fortune

fromFortune
3 days ago
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'Californians deserve a life they can afford': Billionaire Tom Steyer is running for governor in crowded race to succeed Gavin Newsom | Fortune

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fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

Rialto apartment fire displaces 16 households

A four-alarm fire hit a 16-unit Rialto apartment building Friday night, displacing 16 households; crews extinguished the blaze with no injuries and the cause is under investigation.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
12 hours ago

Second tragedy off Big Sur coast when three people swept into ocean, one still missing

Rough surf off Big Sur swept three people into the ocean; two women survived, one man remained missing as search-and-recovery operations continued.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

One California city's idea to tackle the housing crisis: Take the stairs

Culver City now permits six-story apartments with a single staircase under strict size limits and added fire-prevention measures.
#police-pursuit
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

5 Freeway closed in Burbank after suspect shoots police dog

A shooting has reportedly caused officials to close a segment of the 5 Freeway in Burbank Saturday night. Burbank police told CBS Los Angeles that authorities closed the freeway after a suspect they tried to apprehend shot a police dog around 8 p.m. The K-9's condition was unknown late Saturday night but KTLA-5 reported that the dog survived and was being treated.
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fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

UCLA fans tailgating at Rose Bowl apprehensive about possible move to SoFi Stadium

This has been nearly a lifelong tradition for the native of Linda Vista, starting in 2005 when he was 8 years old and UCLA romped over Oregon State. When he got his driver's license in 2012, Niderhaus started throwing his own tailgates, bringing chicken-in-a-biscuit crackers because he couldn't afford fancier fare. He was back Saturday afternoon underneath a tent on the grass in Lot H, wearing his favorite No. 2 Eric McNeal jersey,
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fromKqed
1 day ago
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Advocates Fight To Save Mother Bear And Cub In Lake Tahoe | KQED

California regulators declined to adopt new engineered-stone rules while silicosis risks surge among countertop workers, and wildlife and political developments also drew attention.
fromKqed
3 days ago
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Advocates Call For Urgent Changes In Countertop Industry To Help Prevent Silicosis | KQED

Engineered stone fabrication likely causes widespread silicosis and deaths among predominantly Latino countertop workers; pesticide 1,3-d exposes farmworker communities to cancer and unsafe levels.
fromKqed
1 day ago
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Advocates Fight To Save Mother Bear And Cub In Lake Tahoe | KQED

fromKqed
3 days ago
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Advocates Call For Urgent Changes In Countertop Industry To Help Prevent Silicosis | KQED

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fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Can Mahan break the curse of San Jose mayors? - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose powers global innovation, yet its mayors rarely translate local prominence into statewide or federal office; Matt Mahan could break that pattern.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Binder sets sights on redemption for San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

Ken Binder became San Mateo County sheriff to restore morale, rebuild trust, and prioritize jail reforms after a controversial leadership transition and recent facility failures.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Santa Monica's shine has dimmed can a bold reset revive the beach city's fortunes?

Santa Monica faces rising crime, empty storefronts, dwindling services, falling tourism, soaring housing costs, and a budget crisis threatening its long-term sustainability.
#kaiser-permanente
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Mountain View approves 15-story builder's remedy project near Highway 101 - San Jose Spotlight

A proposed 15-story, 455-unit apartment on Rengstorff Avenue in Mountain View would tower over nearby homes and include nearly 100 affordable apartments.
#hit-and-run
fromKqed
1 day ago
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ICE Crash in West Oakland Totals Pregnant Woman's Car | KQED

fromKqed
1 day ago
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ICE Crash in West Oakland Totals Pregnant Woman's Car | KQED

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fromwww.mercurynews.com
20 hours ago

Fremont man accused of killing sex offender expected back in court soon

A Fremont man allegedly used the Megan's Law database to target and fatally stab a registered sex offender; his defense cites mental health issues.
fromwww.latimes.com
1 day ago

High school girls' volleyball: State championship results and schedule

FRIDAY'S RESULTS DIVISION V Hilmar d. Elsinore, 26-24, 25-16, 25-19 DIVISION I Harvard-Westlake d. Roseville Woodcreek, 25-22, 25-14, 25-17 SATURDAY'S SCHEDULE DIVISION II Clovis West (30-13) vs. Cypress (24-10), 11 a.m. DIVISION III Redwood City Sequoia (24-15-1) vs. Academy of Our Lady of Peace (21-11), 1:30 p.m. DIVISION IV Reedley Immanuel (26-16) vs. Capistrano Valley Christian (13-21-1), 4 p.m. OPEN DIVISION Rocklin (37-4) vs. Mater Dei (34-5), 6:30 p.m.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

SoCal residents receive anonymous threatening Christmas cards: 'You are warned'

Yucaipa resident Roger Reed had just come back from a trip to Disneyland with his fiancee on Monday when they stumbled upon a note in the front yard of their freshly decorated home. "We just kind of assumed that it was something that fell out of our Christmas bins from decorating earlier in the day, and then my fiancee reached down to pick it up," Reed said. "When we read it, we were like, 'What in the world?'"
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Antioch man in critical condition after being hit by driver

A driver struck a 63-year-old man on the eastbound Highway 4 Hillcrest Avenue on-ramp in Antioch, leaving him in critical condition.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

New SJ DOCA Festival features holiday light displays inspired by local children's drawings

We came up with one simple question: how can we bring stories, art and families together to have an immersive experience? And here we are,
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Martinez mother faces murder charge in stabbing death of daughter

A 36-year-old Martinez mother, Brittney Kazee, faces a felony murder charge and a knife-use enhancement after her 19-year-old daughter, Shaniyah, was fatally stabbed.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

This Is the Most Charming Town in Northern California-and It Has Victorian Architecture and Stunning Redwood Forests

Ferndale is a colorful Victorian village near Northern California redwood parks and the coast, offering historic Main Street charm, walking tours, and easy outdoor access.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Neighbors up in arms about plans for Fremont cricket field

Fremont's proposed 13-acre Palm Avenue park may include a youth cricket field, prompting neighborhood safety concerns amid growing local demand for cricket.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Walters: California sees revenue uptick but not enough to erase chronic deficit

California faces an almost $18 billion 2026-27 budget shortfall and growing structural deficits despite recent income tax revenue gains fueled by an AI-related stock surge.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Even a full reservoir wouldn't have ensured water in Palisades fire, California officials say

Even with the Santa Ynez Reservoir offline or full, Southern California's water distribution lacked sufficient flow capacity to sustain the extraordinary demand of the Palisades fire, causing hydrants to lose pressure.
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fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Rep. Eric Swalwell Officially Launches Campaign for California Governor

Eric Swalwell announced his run for California governor while facing a Justice Department mortgage fraud probe and ongoing political clashes with Trump.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Bay Area Affordable Care Act policyholders brace for price hikes

Talia Mindich of Berkeley will see the cost of her Affordable Care Act health insurance plan rise by $72 monthly next year. Tessa Spargo of San Francisco will see an even bigger monthly premium hike of $143, but sees no way around it she needs to see doctors regularly for a chronic health condition. And without coverage, Spargo, a language teacher, said, you're really up the creek.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Pest control firms paying up after dumpster probes find nasty things in the trash

Three pest control companies settled for $3.15 million after illegally disposing hazardous pesticides and customer records in regular trash across multiple California counties.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Santa Clara County struggles to keep mental health workers - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County faces high behavioral health staff turnover and a psychiatrist shortage, causing appointment access problems and staff burnout despite post-2022 improvements.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Santa Clara Valley Water CEO misconduct probe drags on - San Jose Spotlight

A yearlong misconduct investigation into Valley Water CEO Rick Callender remains unresolved while he stays on paid leave and disclosure is limited.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Flooding, a tornado, even the risk of a 'semi-wet Santa Ana' before storms finally leave L.A.

In Orange County, a possible tornado or waterspout moved ashore around 10:15 p.m. Thursday in the eastern Dana Point Harbor, a witness reported to the National Weather Service. The wind "lofted a 12-foot segment of chain link fence with privacy fabric and threw it 70 feet across parking lot," the weather service said. There were numerous calls of flooding in the city of Westminster, police said, where an astonishing 1.84 inches of rain fell in a single hour,
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 days ago

Beach hazards statement affecting Bay Area Shorelines until Monday night waves of 13 to 18 feet forecast

Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well as San Francisco County are the focus of a beach hazards statement issued at 8:49 a.m. on Friday by the National Weather Service. The statement is in effect until Monday Nov. 24, at 10 p.m. The NWS San Francisco CA states to anticipate, A long period northwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Suspect arrested in Berkeley kidnapping of ex-girlfriend, her three small children

A man allegedly abducted his ex-girlfriend and her three small children; police found the victims safe and arrested the suspect in San Leandro.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

SoCal neighborhood targeted with disturbing Christmas cards left on doorsteps by masked men

Masked individual left vulgar, menacing, and sometimes threatening messages inside Christmas cards at random Yucaipa homes, unsettling residents and prompting a police investigation.
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fromRAIN News
2 days ago

RAIN Notes: November 20, 2025

Pacific Standard Time launched Nov 19 as a weekly California-focused news podcast; RSS.com introduced a generous free podcast hosting tier alongside a paid $11.99/month option.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Accused Stockton serial killer sees one Oakland murder charge dropped

A Stockton man suspected in multiple 2021–2022 shootings faces six murder charges while prosecutors tactically declined charges in a separate Oakland killing.
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fromsfist.com
1 day ago

CHP Investigates Thursday Shooting on I-580 in Oakland, Seeking Information From Public

A shooting on eastbound Interstate-580 in Oakland closed lanes for about thirty minutes; no injuries reported and police are seeking information.
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fromsfist.com
1 day ago

State AG Rob Bonta Dragged Back Into Sheng Thao Scandal, With Claims There Is Compromising' Video of Him

A witness alleges compromising video links Attorney General Rob Bonta to the Sheng Thao scandal while Bonta has spent roughly $468,000–$500,000 on legal defense.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Mammoth Mountain Opens Ski Season, But Heavenly, Boreal, and Northstar Just Delayed Their Openings

Mammoth Mountain opened its ski resort today, and Mount Rose opens Friday, but a slew of Tahoe ski resorts have pushed back their openings indefinitely because there's just not enough snow at the moment. As of today, it is officially ski season in California. We have our first reported ski resort opening of the 2025-26 skiing and snowboarding season, and while that is cause for celebration for fresh powder fans statewide,
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Driver suspected of leaving fatal East Bay hit-and-run

ANTIOCH - A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle, and police said they arrested the person suspected of driving on suspicion of felony hit-and-run. The collision happened Wednesday at the intersection of A Street and W. 18th Street about 6:15 p.m. A 64-year-old man died from his injuries Friday at a hospital. Authorities did not identify him immediately Friday, pending notification of relatives.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

False imprisonment charge dropped against Ashlee Buzzard as search for daughter Melodee continues

A judge dismissed the felony false imprisonment charge against Ashlee Buzzard after new evidence contradicted initial accounts in the case of her missing 9-year-old daughter.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Woman's Oakland death being investigated as a homicide

A woman who sustained severe trauma at an Oakland residence Friday morning later died and her death is being investigated as a homicide, authorities said. No other information has been released about the woman. Police also have not yet said how she sustained the trauma. An autopsy will determine the exact cause of death. She was taken to a hospital, where she later died.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Prep talk: Another Kaaya makes impact, this time Charli Kaaya in girls' tennis

It was in 2013 that Brad Kaaya was starring at quarterback for Chaminade High before moving on to the University of Miami. Now it's his sister, Charli, getting the kudos in the family. She helped Calabasas win the Southern Section Division 2 girls' tennis title with a championship win over Harvard-Westlake. Charli and partner Sophia Loizu won all three doubles matches. Giana Mucci went unbeaten this season and singles player Alena Koltsova won her three singles matches.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

A viral TikTok and 'hobbyist geoguesser' exposed an unsanitary Bay Area eatery. Now it's temporarily closed

Earlier this week, a TikTok that captured someone throwing frozen ribs onto the ground behind a restaurant - next to dumpsters and cleaning supplies - went viral. The comment section quickly blew up as people tried to figure out the restaurant's location and name, wanting to report the unsanitary practice, but the video's caption only said it was near San José.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

San Jose: Driver dies after crashing into tree on Moorpark Avenue

A man driving a black 2016 Subaru died after veering right and crashing into a tree on Moorpark Avenue in San Jose at 1:39 a.m.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Cal GM Ron Rivera explains his affection and expectations for Big Game

Ron Rivera aims to revive Cal football’s competitiveness and national relevance while defending historic rivalries amid college-conference upheaval.
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fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

Turner says USC stiffed it on LEED Platinum computer science building

Turner Construction sued the University of California for $12.3 million over unpaid construction of USC's seven-story Ginsburg Hall.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week: Leann Jung, James Logan volleyball

Jung recorded dominant multi-game statistics leading Logan to NorCal Division I victories; only online poll votes on Mercury News and East Bay Times count.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

California facing projected $18B deficit as Newsom heads into his last year as governor

California faces a projected $18 billion budget deficit next year, pressured by faster-growing spending, weaker tax trends, federal policy costs, and uncertain AI-driven revenue gains.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

One in three Californians have cut back on food to save money, survey finds

Nearly one in three Californians reduced food spending in the past year; lower-income households most affected amid rising food prices, SNAP disruptions, and work requirements.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California's budget shortfall could be worse than expected

California faces a nearly $18 billion budget shortfall next year, $5 billion worse than June estimates, driven by mandatory spending and likely temporary revenue gains.
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fromKqed
2 days ago

California Leaders Blast Trump's 'Idiotic' Plan to Kickstart Offshore Oil Drilling | KQED

Federal government plans to open federal waters off California to oil drilling, prompting strong opposition from California leaders and environmental advocates.
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fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Another Small Earthquake Rattles San Ramon

Small quake near San Ramon, I-80 express toll lane planned, $18B state deficit, coastal storm hazards, police bodycam reforms, legal case, USS Hornet relocation explored.
#campaign-finance
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago
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AG Rob Bonta spent nearly $500k on lawyers while trying to be 'helpful' amid East Bay corruption probe, advisor says

fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago
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AG Rob Bonta spent nearly $500k on lawyers while trying to be 'helpful' amid East Bay corruption probe, advisor says

fromTelecompetitor
2 days ago

FCC Revokes California Lifeline Application Exceptions

These changes in law come on the heels of California making it clear that they will not be vetting beneficiaries of their programs based on legal status,
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fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Day Around the Bay: More Bay Area Residents Slip Into Poverty

San Francisco appoints permanent superintendent amid budget shortfall; Bay Area poverty rose sharply; campus hoax, business reopenings, political controversies, legal and corporate developments.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Santa Clara County education board looks to reform amid probe - San Jose Spotlight

Probes concluded former superintendent Mary Ann Dewan awarded favored contracts and misused public and grant funds, while prosecutors declined to file criminal charges.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Why a traditional Thanksgiving meal costs more in California

Californians pay significantly more for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner than the national average due to higher production costs and a farmworker shortage.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Video shows thieves with master Post Office keys steal mail after dark at San Jose complex

Thieves use stolen master keys to open clustered mailbox banks, prompting residents to install surveillance, use P.O. boxes, and remove mail promptly to prevent theft.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Another judge rejects ex-Sheriff Alex Villanueva's lawsuit over L.A. County's 'do not rehire' label

A judge dismissed former LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva's lawsuit alleging defamation, rights violations, and a 'do not rehire' designation under California's anti-SLAPP law.
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frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

California Is Rethinking That 2035 Ban On Gas Cars

California is reevaluating its 2035 ban on new gas car sales due to enforcement blocks, affordability issues, lost tax incentives, and inadequate EV charging infrastructure.
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Civil grand jury case against former sheriff Corpus is on hold until March

Proceedings in the civil grand jury's accusation against fired San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, which could result in a verdict prohibiting her from ever holding public office again, are on pause until next year, a prosecutor said. That's in order for some of her other court battles, specifically the ones where she's fighting her firing, to be resolved, said District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe. Corpus' attorneys have been fighting her firing in front of two judges, federal Judge Vince Chhabria and San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Nina Shapirshteyn.
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