Bay Area
Environment
San Francisco Bay fish are contaminated with levels of ‘forever chemicals’ that could harm anglers
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Environmental groups say California needs to set guidelines for what levels of the chemicals are unsafe to determine how much people may eat.events
After 5-year hiatus, beloved Gilroy Garlic Festival returns this summer at new location
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The festival pays tribute to the allium bulb farmed in the area and will be held from July 25-27.Arts & Entertainment
San Francisco adds 5 more entertainment zones as Castro District zone activates
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Mayor Lurie lauded the zones as a way to stimulate the city’s nightlife and generate revenue for businesses in the vicinity of the zones.Housing
San Mateo County’s largest affordable housing project breaks ground near Cow Palace
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The projects will ultimately transform an existing San Mateo County Housing Authority property from 150 units into 555 new apartments.budget
SFUSD rescinds 151 layoff notices for aides and counselors as it works toward solvency
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SFUSD’s budget has been under increased oversight from the California Department of Education since May 2024.California
‘Relic of slavery’: California lawmakers are trying again to raise pay for incarcerated workers
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Most California county jails do not pay incarcerated workers any wages whatsoever. But when they do, they must abide by the $2 limit.climate change
Should California’s climate budget pay for high speed rail and firefighters? Newsom’s new plan triggers fiery debate
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The cap and trade proposal came as California faces a $12 billion budget deficit.gavin newsom
‘Shocking’ and ‘plain cruel’: Health advocates say Newsom’s Medi-Cal budget could cripple women’s reproductive care
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The governor said Medi-Cal has a growth problem that the state cannot afford.Bay Area
