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San Joaquin County at center of bird flu crisis with over 627,800 egg-laying hens infected
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The outbreak has hit California hardest, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency.crime
‘It’s a clear mandate’: California stiffened penalties for theft — and more changes are coming
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A new measure approved by voters in November alongside bills signed by Gov. Newsom should result in a tougher stance on hard drugs, retail theft, and fentanyl.safety
Marin County school district settles suits for $17.5M stemming from abuse by tennis coach
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The coach, Normandie Burgos, was convicted in 2019 of 60 counts of sexual abuse and was sentenced to 255 years in prison.California
Gas prices and water fights: California environment 2024 year in review
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Continued efforts toward environmental leadership, from voter-approved bonds to Newsom’s efforts to reduce gas pricesCalifornia
New law inspired by ex-lawmaker’s DUI adds to alcohol education in California schools
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In addition to the required instruction about alcohol, narcotics and other dangerous drugs, this bill would require additional education about the short- and long-term harms of excessive drinking.Bay Area
A frosty New Year: Bay Area will celebrate the start of 2025 with coldest weather of season
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NWS says residents of the Bay Area can expect freeze warnings and frost advisories lasting into New Year's Day.Bay Area
Air district asks residents to refrain from wood burning, setting off fireworks over holiday
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A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect, officials said.crimes
Christmas Eve shoplifting is first San Francisco case charged under tough-on-crime law
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A San Francisco man with prior convictions is the first to face felony charges under Proposition 36.construction
