Saturday Links: Burning Man Gates Closed For Early Arrivals Due to Storm
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The gates into Burning Man were closed Saturday morning due to rain, causing delays for Burner Express buses and keeping the airport on the playa shut down until after 2 pm.
A nonprofit dedicated to criminal justice reform is withholding a $265,000 grant from the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, which claims the decision is based on racial prejudice.
In Napa Valley, ten years after a 6.0 earthquake, recovery has taken place but some areas remain closed, highlighting the region's ongoing changes.
Berkeley's new $300 million student housing project is controversial due to its hidden family backers and their history of donations to Israeli causes, sparking a debate on transparency.
The Sunnyvale City Council approved a $12.5 million measure for 170 affordable apartments, showcasing a commitment to tackling housing shortages in the area.
Some San Jose residents are opposing a housing development that threatens a culturally significant site, illustrating the tensions between development and community identity.
California Highway Patrol's recent bust of a major retail theft scheme led to the arrest of a woman in Oakland who was storing $450,000 worth of stolen goods.
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