Bay Area
Bay Area
San Francisco moves up in new park ranking index. Here’s how Oakland and other Bay Area cities fared
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The ParkScore index is a report from the Trust for Public Land, a nonprofit that works to create and protect parks, trails, and other public lands.California
State committee considers $15M funding to extend California Local News Fellowship
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“The local news community is in crisis,” said retired state Sen. Steve Glazer, who spearheaded the fellowship in 2022.California
Republicans aim to punish states that insure unauthorized immigrants
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A GOP tax-and-spending bill would slash Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.health
Alameda County launches diaper distribution program to aid families, reduce hospital trips
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They will distribute over 15 million diapers and 37 million baby wipes through more than 50 community-based organizations.pedestrian
‘Out of control’: Tens of thousands caught speeding in first month of SF camera rollout
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Once all cameras are activated, there will be a 60-day grace period before citations will start to be issued in August.climate change
US Senate blocks California’s electric car mandate in historic vote
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Some experts say Congress’ move is illegal and is likely to trigger a legal battle.Bay Area
Spanning a century: Oakland reopens iconic Leimert Bridge after seismic retrofit project
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The $2 million project began in late summer 2023 and concluded this month, officials said.construction
New water storage tanks to boost capacity, resilience of Mount Tamalpais Watershed
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Construction is set to begin in June on phase two of a multi-year infrastructure project.homelessness
