Why surveillance pricing bans are suddenly gaining traction this year (and not just in California)
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A proposed law would ban price-setting with algorithms that use personal information to determine how much someone pays.
California
Newsom’s revised budget eases budget worries for UC and Cal State
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The investments in the state budget come as California’s public universities face federal scrutiny and threats to research funding.Housing
Preliminary Point-in-Time count shows rise in San Francisco homeless families
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But the survey did show a small drop in overall homelessness.Bay Area
Musk v. Altman — Behind the scenes: How we chose to tell the story of tech titans’ trial
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Joe Dworetsky and Jay Harris explain how they approached using cartooning and AI in journalistic storytelling.Arts & Entertainment
Bay to Breakers: BART offering limited-stop early trains for runners, spectators
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Thousands expected to descend on SF for this year's race on Sunday morning.Environment
California’s new plastic recycling rules spark fights from all sides
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Plastic producers have until 2032 to make all their packaging recyclable or compostable.Bay Area
Napa County warns against eating wild mushrooms after 3 hospitalized
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The state is facing “unprecedented” poisonings, with 47 cases and four deaths reported since Nov. 18, 2025 said Napa County.featured
Berkeley extends Flock camera contract but rejects drones, surveillance expansion
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Privacy watchdogs have raised concerns about federal agencies, like ICE, being able to access the camera data.Arts & Entertainment
Cantare singers fete U.S. 250th anniversary, call for freedom in Lafayette concert
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This weekend’s eclectic program includes historical and contemporary works.featured
San Francisco parking a hassle? Drivers can now reserve city spaces months in advance
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City garages are generally 30 to 40% cheaper than private parking lots, according to the SFMTA, and some facilities offer flat-rate pricing during major events.Bay Area
