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Uber loses bid to overturn state’s gig worker law; California Supreme Court case up next
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The law reclassified gig workers as employees rather than independent contractors, making them eligible for better pay and benefits.Fires
GoFundMe account created for Alameda County firefighter injured battling Corral Fire
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Brandon Franco suffered burns to multiple parts of his body while battling a fast moving grass fire on June 1.Bay Area
East Bay Regional Park District showcases new photo collection of historic park landscapes
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Check out the nostalgic images that capture parkland and open space views of the East Bay from 1965 to 1981.California
Some California officials can meet remotely. For local advisory boards, state lawmakers say no
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The debate centered over making it easier for board members to participate — or giving Californians the chance to address public officials face to face.Fires
Caldecott Tunnel eastbound bore to close this week to clean soot from vehicle fire
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The left of the two eastbound tunnels on Highway 24 will be closed three nights this week from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.Bay Area
People’s Park activists ‘disappointed but not surprised’ after court sides with UC Berkeley
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Local officials and State Assemblymember Buffy Wicks have praised the “common sense decision” by the court.California
Heat rules for California workers would also help keep schoolchildren cool
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Last year was the hottest on record and schools across the U.S. closed sporadically, unable to keep students cool.Bay Area
Golden Gate Fields bows out: Storied horse track goes dark after final race this Sunday
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An animal rights group will hold a memorial protest outside the track on Sunday, the Berkeley racetrack’s last scheduled day of horse racing before it closes permanently.Bay Area
