List of school districts with stalled teacher contract negotiations grows in state
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Three large Bay Area districts remain among the group.
Education
Will this be the year California makes kindergarten mandatory?
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California is one of 32 states that doesn’t require 5-year-olds to attend school.Bay Area
Rain, wind, coastal flooding in weekend forecast
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High tides Saturday morning will likely close some roads in low-lying areas.Environment
Flooding plays havoc on Corte Madera traffic, more woes likely Saturday as rain continues
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High tide is around 11 am Saturday.Bay Area
What’s the deal with… local gas station closures?
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Piedmont Gas and Auto Repair on Highland is shuttered for the time being.Bay Area
Tilden Fungus Fair: Jan. 31 and Feb. 1
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View hundreds of local mushroom specimens on display and hear from guest speakers.California
New California fee targets batteries in PlayStations, power tools and singing cards
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Consumers will have to pay a 1.5% fee on all products with an embedded battery as the result of a new law aiming to curb risk of battery fires.Arts & Entertainment
Notable 2025 nonfiction by Bay Area authors
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From incisive social histories to meditations on nature, 10 books from 2025 to add to reading lists.Bay Area
Self-driving cars could receive notices of traffic violations under new law in 2026
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The bill establishes greater regulations on autonomous vehicles when encountering law enforcement or emergency response personnel.gavin newsom
California’s budget outlook is grim. Here’s what you need to know
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The deficit is projected to reach nearly $18 billion next year, mostly because the state is expected to spend so much money that it would offset, if not eclipse, the strong tax revenues driven by an AI boom.Bay Area
