Bay Area
Apply by May 10: Clean water grants up to $6,000
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Groups can submit an application for any number of activities, from litter cleanups, creek restoration and wildlife habitat enhancement projects to art and multimedia projects, community outreach events and more.Books
Bill to mandate ‘science of reading’ in California schools faces teachers union opposition
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CTA says the bill will harm English language learners. Advocates say the union misunderstands current science.California
California State Board of Education accepting student board member applications
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Any California public high school student who will be a senior in good standing by the 2025-26 school year can apply.Housing
These Californians just got protection from big rent hikes
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Tenants in many new privately owned, low-income units will be protected from double-digit increases.California
Newsom, Legislature get a $17 billion jump on California budget deficit
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The state faces a shortfall of between $38 billion and $73 billion next year.climate change
Bountiful snowpack marks second straight season with above-average start to April
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The California adage “winter snows bring summer flows” underscores the importance of a bountiful snowpack for future water supply.Around Town
Have you gone ‘green’? The East Bay Green Home Tour wants to hear from you
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The tour takes place June 1 across the East Bay.Housing
California’s most controversial housing law could get a makeover
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Some of California’s top lawmakers want to clear up, but also rein in, the state’s most controversial housing statute.California
