California voters approve Prop. 50, redrawing congressional maps to favor Democrats
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The Associated Press called the race shortly after polls closed at 8 p.m.
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Alameda County pledges help for families hit by food benefits freeze: ‘We have your back’
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The Alameda County Community Food Bank is partnering with the county to ensure distribution and access to as many as people as possible.Environment
State of the estuary: Environmentalists turn to creative thinking to save San Francisco Bay
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Challenges lie ahead as indicators for the health of the estuary were discussed at the recent symposium at the Scottish Rite Temple.Bay Area
As food banks struggle to meet demand, ‘wasted’ food is filling the gap — for now
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Senate Bill 1383, signed by former Gov. Jerry Brown, requires businesses to donate surplus food or face possible fines.gavin newsom
Groups spent $26 million to sway voters over Prop. 50, more than any ballot measure in state history
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Nonprofits, political parties and a billionaire have financed an independent effort as election day approaches Tuesday.Bay Area
A toast to poor decisions: Palo Alto burglary suspect caught sipping wine at victim’s table
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Nabbed in the act of imbibing.Environment
King tides are coming to Bay Area — here’s how residents can stay prepared
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King tides can bring water over the edge of SF's Embarcadero, as well as Sausalito’s Marinship neighborhood and sections of U.S. Highway 101 at Mill Valley and Stinson Beach.Bay Area
Alameda County supervisors poised to dedicate another $10M to food assistance
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The county is facing dual impacts of deep cuts to the federal Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP), and a federal government shutdown that could delay monthly payments for current recipientsCalifornia
A ticking clock: How states are preparing for a last-minute Obamacare deal
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As a state that runs its own exchange, California has devised backup plans.Bay Area
Dungeness crab fishing fleet is stuck at dock by threat to whales, sea turtles
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Commercial fishing delayed until at least around the New Year, state officials said.Bay Area
