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fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
16 minutes ago

Bay Area man needs daily assistance for his disability. His workers say he isn't paying them

A Napa man repeatedly hires and fails to fully pay multiple in-home caregivers, prompting unpaid claims and disputes.
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fromStreetsblog
2 days ago
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First Look at the First Draft of Newsom's Budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year - Streetsblog California

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fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
2 days ago

Gov. Newsom's new budget wants to revive California rebate program for EVs

California will set aside $200 million to revive a state electric-vehicle rebate program after federal EV tax credits were eliminated.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Gov. Newsom's new budget wants to revive California rebate program for EVs

California proposes $200 million to revive an EV rebate program to keep zero-emission vehicles affordable and accessible after federal tax credits were eliminated.
fromStreetsblog
2 days ago
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First Look at the First Draft of Newsom's Budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year - Streetsblog California

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fromABC7 San Francisco
18 hours ago

After series of smash-and-grabs, South Bay businesses demand accountability

South Bay leaders demand stricter accountability and full implementation of Prop. 36 to curb a surge of violent retail smash-and-grab crimes.
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Louisiana's Request Is Denied': Gavin Newsom Rejects Extradition of Doctor Accused of Mailing Abortion Drugs

I am signing the extradition paperwork to bring this California doctor to justice. Louisiana has a zero tolerance policy for those who subvert our laws, seek to hurt women, and promote abortion. I know Gavin Newsom supports abortion in all its forms, but that doesn't work in Louisiana. We are unapologetically pro-life.
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fromSustainable Bus
8 hours ago

Californian government backs 143 local transit projects with $202 million funding - Sustainable Bus

California awarded $202 million to 143 clean transportation projects supporting transit operations, fare programs, and zero-emission vehicle deployment.
fromThe Mercury News
5 hours ago

Santa Cruz votes to terminate its contract with Flock Safety

Santa Cruz first signed its contract with Flock in 2024. Over the past several months, controversy around and opposition to the company has spread as reports about the use of the cameras' data has emerged. Demands to cease the use of Flock cameras grew when Santa Cruz police Chief Bernie Escalante confirmed that the city's Flock data had been accessed by out-of-state agencies.
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fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
5 hours ago

Santa Cruz votes to terminate its contract with Flock Safety

Santa Cruz terminated its contract with Flock Safety over data-access and privacy concerns and asked staff to find alternative automated license-plate reader options.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 hours ago

A California homeowner is fighting a $2.4 million fine over beach access and a pickleball court

Homeowner John Levy challenges Coastal Commission fines, alleging due-process violations and disputing enforcement over gates, native vegetation, a wedding site and a pickleball court.
#xai
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fromABC7 San Francisco
18 hours ago

San Jose approves $8 million settlement in case of college athlete shot by police

San Jose approved an $8 million settlement after police shot college football player K'Aun Green four times following his disarming of a gunman.
#inflation
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fromwww.dailybulletin.com
5 hours ago

Mt. Baldy trails reopen following 3 deaths, but dangers persist

Though trails have reopened, hazardous winter conditions still persist and hikers should come prepared to meet snow-covered trails, icy sections, limited visibility, and the possibility of sudden storms, said the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department in a news release. That means evaluating weather conditions, carrying appropriate gear, and understanding personal limits.
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fromLos Angeles Times
18 hours ago

L.A. unions push new tax on companies with 'overpaid' CEOs

Los Angeles unions propose an 'Overpaid CEO Tax' on companies whose CEOs earn 50 times median employees to fund housing, repairs, and social programs.
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fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

As Mt. Baldy trails reopen, county sheriff slams feds' 'lack of concern' for visitor safety

Mt. Baldy trails reopened despite hazardous winter conditions and recent hiker deaths; county sheriff calls for stronger Forest Service safety measures, closures, and permitting.
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fromsfist.com
18 hours ago

Attorneys for San Jose Family Accused In 2021 Exorcism Death of Three-Year-Old Claim Racial and Religious Bias

Family members accused in a toddler's death are seeking case dismissal under California's Racial Justice Act, alleging bias and religious misunderstanding.
fromABC7 San Francisco
13 hours ago

Dog tased by Richmond police during arrest, agency says

RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- A dog was tased by Richmond police on Monday as they attempted to arrest a suspect. Officers say the incident all started when they approached a DUI suspect They say the dog owner was intoxicated and refused to secure his dog after being asked multiple times. During the interaction, the dog lunged at officers and bit the suspect. Eventually, officers used a taser to secure and separate the dog from its owner.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 hours ago

Teen kidnapped, sexually battered while on way to school in San Jose

A 15-year-old girl was kidnapped and sexually battered while walking to school; police later arrested a suspect after locating his vehicle via license-plate readers.
#shark-attack
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 hours ago

78-year-old Oakland woman hospitalized after purse snatching near Lake Merritt

A 78-year-old woman was hospitalized Wednesday with head injuries suffered when she was robbed of her purse in the Cleveland Heights neighborhood near Lake Merritt, authorities said. He condition was not immediately available Thursday. The violent attack happened about 2:15 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Newton and Lester avenues. According to initial police reports, the woman, who lives in the area, was walking on the sidewalk when a man confronted her and tried to grab her purse.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
12 hours ago

No. 6 Duke rides Boozer's big game to 71-56 win over Cal in Berkeley

Duke rallied late behind Cameron Boozer's 21 points and 13 rebounds, overcoming poor shooting to beat California 71-56.
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fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
7 hours ago

Court upholds verdict for former California news anchor in appeal of equal pay lawsuit

A San Diego appeals court upheld a $1.775 million judgment for former KUSI anchor Sandra Maas for unequal pay and a related whistleblower claim.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
18 hours ago

Remembering Gale Bach, planner at Metropolitan Transportation Commission, winemaker, gardener

Berkeley resident Gale Bach, a physicist-turned-planner and winemaker, lived a life of community service, craftsmanship, gardening, and enduring love, dying at 86 from Alzheimer's.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Push for stricter cap on rent increases dies in the California Legislature

California Assembly rejected AB 1157, a proposal to cap annual rent increases at 5% and extend tenant protections to single-family homes.
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fromKqed
1 day ago

California's Cost of Living Keeps Climbing - How Are You Coping? | KQED

High living costs in California force residents into difficult trade-offs like cutting essentials, delaying homeownership, or moving away.
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fromKqed
1 day ago

Tenants 'Crushed' After California Renter Protections Bill Stalls in the Legislature | KQED

AB 1157 faced strong realtor and builder opposition, was narrowed to win support, and proposed limiting annual rent increases to a 5% cap.
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fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Humpday Headlines: BART Has Another Power Issue

Bay Area transit incidents, a fatal I-80 crash linked to alcohol/fatigue, a political ballot bill, tech executive changes, an FBI search, and Saks Global bankruptcy.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: ICE can't be trusted. Can California force accountability?

California is enacting laws to curb federal enforcement tactics, banning masked policing, restricting local officers' federal moonlighting, and enabling citizen lawsuits against federal agents.
#billionaire-tax
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fromsfist.com
20 hours ago

Federal Court Says Prop 50 Gerrymander Is Good to Go, Cites Supreme Court Ruling on Texas Maps

A federal court allowed Prop 50 to proceed, enabling California Democrats to implement partisan redistricting after finding no racial bias.
#billionaires-tax
fromFortune
1 day ago
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'You are really playing with fire with this one': California billionaires tax ignites, pitting labor unions and voters against tech execs | Fortune

fromFortune
1 day ago
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'You are really playing with fire with this one': California billionaires tax ignites, pitting labor unions and voters against tech execs | Fortune

#california-politics
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
20 hours ago

Cupertino weighs new taxes while facing down mounting financial pressure

Cupertino may add a 2026 tax measure to offset rising public safety costs and revenue losses, proposing sales, hotel/short-term rental, or parcel taxes.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
1 day ago

No Kings': New California bill looks to prevent President Trump from seeking a third term

California bill would let the secretary of state bar constitutionally ineligible presidential candidates, including anyone attempting a third term, from the state ballot.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Clashing with the state, L.A. City moves to adopt lenient wildfire 'Zone Zero' regulations

Critics of Zone Zero, who are worried about the financial burden and labor required to comply as well as the detrimental impacts to urban ecosystems, have been particularly vocal in Los Angeles. However, wildfire safety advocates worry the measures endorsed by L.A.'s City Council will do little to prevent homes from burning.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Letters: GOP chairman's anger for workers misdirected

California requires full state minimum wage for tipped workers unlike many states; GOP criticism should target lawmakers who opposed recent minimum wage bills.
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from48 hills
20 hours ago

Should I sign that petition? A handy guide to the clipboards you are seeing on the streets - 48 hills

Paid signature gatherers indicate deep-pocketed sponsors; checking disclosed funders provides a practical signal for whether to sign ballot petitions.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
20 hours ago

Santa Clara County purchases medical office it had planned to lease as it battles lost federal revenues

The county originally had planned to lease the 1410 S. Bascom Avenue medical offices in a 30-year deal approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2022. But the multi-decade lease would have cost the county on average $25.5 million annually. In the agreement approved by the Board on Tuesday, the county will instead purchase the property using lease revenue bonds that will lower the annual payment to roughly $20 million. The county says the total savings amount to $112 million over the course of three decades.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Letters: GOP chairman's anger for workers misdirected

California requires full state minimum wage for tipped workers; GOP lawmakers opposed recent wage increases, and the ICE officer's fatal shooting raises questions about justification and policy compliance.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
21 hours ago

Evacuations underway as crews respond to gas leak in Alameda, officials say

A gas leak at 5th and Pacific in Alameda prompted evacuations, including Island High School students, PG&E notification, and a shelter-in-place order.
fromThe Mercury News
23 hours ago

For Bay Area, a winter heat wave arrives, along with Spare the Air alert

Yes, I would say it is, That's a fair thing to say.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

California's wealth tax doesn't fix the real problem: Cash-poor billionaires who borrow money, tax-free, to live on | Fortune

A one-time wealth tax may raise revenue but fails to address billionaires using tax‑free borrowing against assets to finance lifestyles without realizing income.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 day ago

Alameda briefs: Assembly's Bonta responds to release of ChatGPT Health

Combining AI with personal medical records raises serious data privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection concerns that require legislative safeguards.
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fromThe Oaklandside
23 hours ago

Oakland plans to send cops to the Super Bowl and World Cup

Oakland will send officers to protect the Super Bowl and World Cup matches despite chronic understaffing, limited fieldable personnel, low recruit counts, and heavy overtime reliance.
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fromFortune
21 hours ago

Highway 1 along Big Sur reopens after 3 years of closures amid tourism-destroyin landslide | Fortune

A 90-mile stretch of Highway 1 along Big Sur reopened after three years of landslide damage and roadway collapse, restoring access and tourism potential.
#highway-1
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Solar worker takes panels off wrong Bay Area house; 2 years later, they're still stacked in yard

A solar contractor mistakenly removed the wrong home's pool solar panels, trespassed on the Eso family's property, and left the panels stacked in their backyard.
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fromKqed
3 days ago

Permits Still Tough To Come By For Fire Victims Looking To Rebuild In LA County | KQED

Many homeowners displaced by the fires face long, variable waits for rebuilding permits, with only about 12% in Pacific Palisades and 16% in Altadena permitted.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

After 3 years of repairs, Highway 1 through Big Sur to fully reopen

Big Sur's Highway 1 is fully reopened between Carmel and Cambria after three years of storm-triggered landslides and repairs, restoring uninterrupted coastal travel.
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fromKqed
20 hours ago

California Investigates Elon Musk's AI Company After 'Avalanche' of Complaints About Sexual Content | KQED

California strengthened laws to let prosecutors sue companies that recklessly distribute AI-generated non-consensual nude or sexual images, raising damages and lowering proof requirements.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Man arrested after cutting 50 ft. of copper wire at South SF Caltrain station, causing $5K in damage

A 24-year-old with prior felonies was arrested for cutting about 50 feet of copper cable from Caltrain tracks, causing $5,000 in damage and endangering the public.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Feds indict four men previously charged in Fremont jewelry store takeover

Four men were federally indicted over a June Fremont jewelry store robbery where a masked group rammed a car into the storefront and stole about $1.7 million.
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fromSFGATE
23 hours ago

Shark encounters hit record high in California

California recorded a record 10 shark incidents in 2025, including a fatal attack and rare attacks causing injuries and surfboard damage.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Suspect in Antioch shooting of 11-year-old girl in custody after over a week at large

A 23-year-old suspect turned himself in after a stray bullet struck an 11-year-old girl in Antioch, leaving her critically injured.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Three arrested after San Leandro carjacking attempt and police chase in Oakland

Failed carjacking in San Leandro sparked a seven-mile police chase into the Oakland Hills that ended with three suspects arrested after fleeing on foot.
fromABC7 San Francisco
23 hours ago

2 San Jose parks could need more than $10,000 in repairs after vandal ruins grass

"I have never seen this much damage, you know. There's other kinds of damage, like graffiti around or like pulling wires and things like that, but I have never seen anything like this. It's so disrespectful," Deshpande said.
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fromwww.latimes.com
23 hours ago

Southland high school girls' basketball top 20 rankings

Kaleena Smith drives the lane for two of her game-high 50 points in Ontario Christian's double-overtime victory over Archbishop Mitty on Saturday at the Kay Yow Showcase at Mater Dei High.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Dispute over $1.6 million yacht lands Bay Area man in jail

Sausalito police arrested a man on assault allegations after a dispute over a $1.6 million boat at a brokerage. The incident happened at about 1 p.m. Monday at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor, where the suspect expressed interest in buying the boat, according to police Capt. Brian Mather. An argument broke out between the suspect and a broker "over the legitimacy of the sale," Mather said.
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fromStocktonia News
1 day ago

A new California website blocks data brokers. Here's how to use it - Stocktonia News

California launched DROP, enabling residents to request deletion and opt-outs from all registered data brokers at once.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

L.A. is awash in potholes after record rains, making commutes ever more treacherous

Los Angeles experienced record rains that created thousands of potholes, damaging vehicles and prompting city repairs and potential taxpayer-funded damage claims.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Saratoga city manager leaves position to serve in his hometown of Gilroy

Matt Morley is leaving as Saratoga city manager to become Gilroy city administrator to be closer to family and home.
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Saratoga city manager leaves position to serve in his hometown of Gilroy

"We wish Matt the best of luck in his new position,"
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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

California attorney general investigates Musk's Grok AI over lewd fake images

The state's top attorney said Grok, an AI tool and image generator made by Musk's company xAI, appears to be making it easy to harass women and girls with deepfake images on X and elsewhere online. The avalanche of reports detailing the non-consensual, sexually explicit material that xAI has produced and posted online in recent weeks is shocking, California attorney general, Rob Bonta, said in a statement. I urge xAI to take immediate action to ensure this goes no further.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
1 day ago

Stingrays put surfers in hot water at California beach

Stingray encounters at Bolsa Chica State Beach have increased with more winter surfers and shallow conditions, causing multiple puncture injuries treated with hot water soaks.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Gotta steal 'em all: Alameda man charged with stealing 4,000 Pokemon cards from 73-year-old woman

Every time they hung out, her massive collection of Pokemon cards seemed to get a little smaller. Then, on Jan. 8, the 73-year-old Alameda woman came up with a ruse, police say. She faked going to the bathroom and rushed back into her room, catching her 52-year-old supposed friend in the act of stealing some of her cards, according to police. That's when the woman called authorities.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Prep talk: Santa Monica unveils a promising sophomore in Leo Pomianek

Leo Pomianek, a 6-foot-6 sophomore transfer, scored 30 points in his Santa Monica debut and projects as a strong inside player for coming seasons.
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fromFuncheap
1 day ago

2nd Annual Mardi Gras Parade & Block Party (Yountville)

Yountville will host a Mardi Gras parade and block party on Feb 7, 2026 featuring community participation, $1,000 grants, contests, live music, family activities, and food.
fromSFGATE
21 hours ago

Why one of the world's largest lizards was left in a Bay Area home

This is the first Ornate Nile monitor that our animal control officer and patrol officers have encountered," she said.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan considers run for California governor

Matt Mahan is considering a run for California governor, emphasizing bold leadership on homelessness and criticizing Sacramento's complacency.
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

Newsom Claims Success in Battling Growth of Organized Retail Thefts

CHP officers, with the help of public safety funding, increased recruitment efforts, legislative action and more solid partnerships, have been able to grow their organized retail crime operations year after year,
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fromHigh Country News
2 days ago

Digging out in the Palisades Fire burn zone - High Country News

Massive California wildfires destroyed neighborhoods, causing deep emotional trauma, health hazards, displaced families, and hazardous cleanup work for responders in contaminated zones.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
2 days ago

Race for California Attorney General could get two big names, Bonta and Gates

Rob Bonta will seek reelection as California Attorney General; Michael Gates is preparing a campaign announcement ahead of the June 2 primary.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

You now need an income of $524,000 to buy a home in picturesque San Mateo County, report says

According to a new report from the California Association of Realtors, you now need an income of $524,000 to buy the median priced home in San Mateo County. "How are you supposed to make that living? Especially as a single person, there's just no way," said Prieya Sahni. The numbers for San Mateo County compare to an income of $326,000 needed to buy a home in the Bay Area as a whole, and just over $223,000 for California overall.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Letters: If polluters paid for damage, state's deficit would be less

Fossil fuel companies should be held financially responsible for climate-driven damages to reduce taxpayer burdens and accelerate the transition to renewable electricity and all-electric buildings and vehicles.
#wildfires
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'It's a blanket of silence': Fire victims' attorneys accuse city of blocking Palisades fire transparency

Attorneys for the city of Los Angeles moved this week to block the release of long-awaited depositions of firefighters that could provide a deeper understanding of their decisions and actions in the days leading up to the deadly Palisades fire. The attorneys representing the city in a lawsuit brought by Palisades fire victims invoked a general protective order the parties agreed to in June, which allows any side to designate all or part of any testimony in the case as confidential.
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fromKqed
2 days ago

New San Bruno Home Offers Independence for Adults With Developmental Disabilities | KQED

AbilityPath opened a $1.8 million cooperative housing home in San Bruno offering capped rent, private bedrooms, and weekly independent-living support for adults with developmental disabilities.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Nearly 60 homes impacted by massive sewage spill in Clearlake, officials say

Clearlake declared a local emergency after a ruptured pipe and ongoing sewage spill flooded 58 properties and contaminated waterways; residents urged to use bottled water.
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