Bay Area
Elections
It’s official: Scott Wiener is running for Nancy Pelosi’s seat in Congress
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His long–awaited announcement comes even as Pelosi demurs on whether she’ll retire or run for a 19th term.Bay Area
Bay Area planners unveil new 25-year roadmap for housing, transit and climate goals
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The MTC and ABAG will host four webinars beginning Oct. 29, followed by in-person hearings in San Francisco, Fremont and Novato, before adopting a final plan in early 2026.crime
They fight California’s wildfires — now inmate firefighters finally get fair pay, protections
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Assembly Bill 247 mandates inmate firefighters receive $7.25 per hour for their work — the same as a minimum wage federal worker.Bay Area
Berkeley police encryption plan triggers public pushback
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California Highway Patrol traffic in Oakland remains public, at least for now. The CHP also hosts a real-time log of its calls to help keep the public informed.public safety
Mayor responds to possible National Guard deployment, says it wouldn’t make SF safer
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San Francisco law enforcement has already partnered with state and federal officials to shut down open-air drug markets, the mayor said.Technology
Gavin Newsom signs bill that will make police disclose if AI wrote their reports
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Axon, the company known for its body-worn cameras used by police departments, is one company developing generative AI-powered software to create police reports.Bay Area
Oakland residents, officials take part in ShakeOut to stay prepared for earthquakes
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Coincidentally, a 3.1-magnitude earthquake shook the University of California, Berkeley campus Thursday morning.Bay Area
Alameda County boosts funds for immigrant protection programs amid rising ICE activity
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The Board of Supervisors is expected to review a plan on October 21 outlining next steps for coordination among county agencies and community partners.crime
