Voter ID initiative qualifies for California’s November election
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An upcoming ballot measure would add new voter ID requirements compelling people to prove their citizenship before they cast a ballot.
Elections
A plan to cut a California tax is going to voters. Why LA’s ‘mansion tax’ is at the center of it
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Other cities would also see an impact if the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers' Association-sponsored measure passes in November.Environment
‘Earth friendly’ company to pay $176K to settle alleged false ‘plastic-free’ claims
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Prosecutors allege that laundry and dishwasher detergent sheets labeled “zero plastic” contained polyvinyl alcohol, which is a form of plastic.Bay Area
Real estate investors profit from long-term care while residents languish
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Over the past decade, real estate investment trusts have bought thousands of buildings that house nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and medical offices.Bay Area
Wet conditions to continue through midweek
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Slightly warmer weather and drier skies expected later this week and weekend.Bay Area
BART sees ridership boost amid I-80 closure, with weekend trips up as much as 46%
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In March, BART reported its average weekday ridership topped 200,000 for the first time since pre-COVID when ridership was double that.Bay Area
California blocks Trump administration from withholding homelessness funds
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Federal push would have slashed funding for permanent housing.Education
Why getting more California students into top UCs carries a big cost to taxpayers
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The state has covered the loss of revenue from a reduction in non-resident students, who pay three times what in-state students pay.Arts & Entertainment
An unscientific snapshot of the Bay Area performing arts scene in 2026
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Despite facing desperate financial situations, art groups — and the arts — won’t be going away, at least not entirely.Bay Area
Rideshare drivers sue Uber over being kicked off app in new challenge to California law
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A new lawsuit alleges Uber is violating the state's rideshare law and shouldn't be allowed to say its drivers are independent contractors.featured
