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An Alameda County child tested positive for bird flu. Here’s why this case is different
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The case comes as California grapples with the country’s largest bird flu outbreak among cattle and farmworkers.Bay Area
Alameda County courts trim business hours, begin mandatory furloughs to reduce budget
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Starting November 22, the clerks’ offices at the county’s eight courthouses will close at 2 pm on Fridays instead of 3 pm.election
California Secretary of State outlines vote counting process in week after election
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California’s expansive mail-in voting system adds to the time required for vote tabulation.Bay Area
In the News | NYT covers Oakland mayor recall
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The pro-recall group is largely funded by Philip Dreyfuss, a hedge fund manager who lives in Piedmont.Bay Area
High fire danger warning in effect this week throughout Bay Area and along Central Coast
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NWS recommended staying in touch with local fire agencies and making an emergency plan in case of evacuations.Bay Area
Bay Area ports receive millions from EPA fund to trim carbon emissions, update equipment
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In Oakland, the money will be used to buy 663 pieces of zero-emissions equipment.wildlife
Commercial Dungeness crab season in San Francisco region delayed to protect whales
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The delay is due to an abundance of humpback whales and a large number of recent entanglements.Bay Area
On the road to toll hikes: Public can comment on proposed new rates for 7 Bay Area bridges
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Proposed hike piggybacks on earlier approved increases, bringing the amount of a crossing for most drivers to $8 starting January 2025.Bay Area
