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California passed a law to curb spikes in gas prices. Why isn’t it using those powers now?
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A global oil shock tied to the war with Iran hits California.Bay Area
Alameda police boost Crown Beach patrols over unpermitted ‘beach takeover’ parties
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The gatherings are advertised on social media and appear to target young people.Bay Area
Bird flu kills more elephant seals, other marine mammals at Año Nuevo State Park
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Outbreak spares most adult females.public safety
San Jose restricts use of license plate readers amid surveillance concerns, lawsuit
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Critics say cameras are "ripe for abuse," while vendor (Flock) claims customers (cities) can control who accesses their data.featured
Judge fast-tracks hearing on Anthropic’s injunction request against War Department
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Anthropic argues that Sec'y Hegseth acted in retaliation for the company's public position on AI safety -- in violation of the First Amendment.Bay Area
San Francisco supervisor launches ‘dumb laws’ contest to identify outdated city rules
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In a broader effort to cut red tape, residents are invited to dunk on unnecessary, burdensome, or outdated city laws and regulations.Technology
Sutter Health’s new robotic surgical systems in SF aim to speed patient recovery
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The technology will enable surgeons to operate with greater precision and improve post-surgery recovery times.Bay Area
Extraordinary and prolonged March heatwave to break records
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Trend expected to decimate mountain snowpack -- with major water/wildfire implications for spring/summer to come.Education
