Bay Area
Bay Area
California’s education funding level rises compared to other states
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The state is among the most equitable in how it distributes funding to schools.Oakland
Folsom museum director Rita Mukherjee named CEO of Chabot Space & Science Center
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Mukherjee previously held leadership positions at science education centers in Sacramento, San Antonio, and Philadelphia.Bay Area
Overnight lane closures set for Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for 2 months
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Two eastbound lanes will be closed at night through June 30.Elections
Tech regulation gets personal: How Tom Steyer’s brother could shape California’s AI future
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Jim Steyer is a well known force in Sacramento working on tech regulations and protecting kids online.Bay Area
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
