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Climate
Citing lack of ‘clarity,’ state legal office rejects controversial new fuel standard
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A surprising twist in the rancorous debate over how to transition the state away from fossil fuels.animals
Bill aimed at stiffer penalties for cockfighting takes on new urgency amid bird flu outbreak
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Gamefowl can pose a greater risk for contracting and spreading bird flu since they are often exposed to bloody birds and are transported across state lines without oversight, according to the Humane Society of the United States.berkeley
Homeless unions on both sides of Bay sue cities to prevent sweeps, program closures
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In June 2024 the US Supreme Court found it was not a violation of the Constitution’s prohibition against “cruel and unusual punishment” for a city to enforce its anti-camping ordinances against people sleeping on the streets, even if there was no alternative shelter available.parks
Trump executive order targets SF’s Presidio Trust, aims to eliminate federal agencies
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A "political stunt" aimed at a local treasure.Arts & Entertainment
NBA All-Star event, Chinese New Year Parade deliver BART best Saturday ridership in years
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There were 139,475 riders Saturday, eclipsing the record set last February.Bay Area
Ursula Jones Dickson sworn in as Alameda County DA, pledges to ‘get back to business’
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New DA vows to prioritize public safety and the rights of victims.Bay Area
Port of Oakland appoints McKenney as next executive director; first woman to hold title
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McKenney has had a number of roles at the port since 1994, including aviation planning manager and interim executive director.animals
Modern day ‘bird seers’ track environmental health at longest running avian field station
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On the front lines of habitat conservation: avian biologists in Bolinas are often the first to see the impact of climate change.Bay Area
