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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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.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.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
Musk v. Altman — Day 2: Musk takes stand after lawyers give fiery opening statements
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U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presided over a courtroom packed with lawyers, press and curious members of the public.Bay Area
Traffic safety advocates hail automated speed cameras in SF 1 year into 5-year pilot
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City says cameras led to an 80 percent reduction in speeders going more than 10 mph over the limit where cameras are located.Bay Area
Supreme Court ruling on voting won’t change California districts, but could hurt Democrats
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The law in California was primarily used to help Latinos gain political representation.Bay Area
