New environmental impact report for former women’s prison could be first step in opening Bay Area ICE facility, say watchdog groups
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The Bureau of Prisons is required to receive public comment on the issue until June 1.
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Tech regulation gets personal: How Tom Steyer’s brother could shape California’s AI future
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Jim Steyer is a well known force in Sacramento working on tech regulations and protecting kids online.Bay Area
New Sonoma State president brings experience leading universities through turmoil
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Michael Spagna is the university's fifth president in five years.Bay Area
Federal Fraud Enforcement expands to Bay Area to target health care fraud
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In the Bay Area, fraud in the health care technology and biotech sectors has been a prominent issue, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California.California
One school, 9 students. CA pays over $100,000 per kid to keep small schools open
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As urban districts grapple with the threat of school closures, rural schools face an even more heart-wrenching scenario: close the school and decimate the town.Oakland
Oakland voters asked to approve new parcel tax, small business tax holiday on June ballot
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Measure E is a new $192 annual parcel tax increase; Measure C is a one-year business tax waiver for certain small and newly opened businesses.California
Report: Quality trailing expansion of early education in California
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While expanding programs like transitional kindergarten, or TK, has helped stabilize overall enrollment, educators and policymakers are still working to ensure those programs meet key quality standards.election
Alameda County Taxpayers Association lawsuit alleges city-union conspiracy on tax measure
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At issue is Measure E, a proposed $192 annual parcel tax increase that would raise $34 million a year for nine years to support the city’s 911 system, police and fire services, homelessness solutions and anti-illegal dumping efforts.featured
Musk v. Altman — Day 4: Cross-exam of Musk ends as lawyers press his timeline, motives
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The high profile case is being heard in federal court in Oakland. The trial starts again on Monday.featured
Musk v. Altman — Day 3: Back on stand, Musk spars with lawyers during cross-examination
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Musk recounts his role in formation of OpenAI.featured
