public safety
California
‘A false front’: The California agency failing to stop conservatorship abuses
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A CalMatters investigation into a state oversight agency found it failed to fulfill its elder care mandate, even as California's population ages.Elections
California billionaire tax is a no-brainer for progressive Democrats, right? Wrong.
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Even some of the most liberal lawmakers and labor unions aren’t convinced by the plan, which has gained national attention.Bay Area
Alameda County supes oppose reopening FCI Dublin for immigration detention, prison use
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The former low-security women’s prison was closed in 2024.California
California police cite anti-truancy law in charge against man who helped students protest ICE
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The case quickly dissipated when local prosecutors said they would not pursue it.climate change
California wants to fund green jet fuel — by raiding your road repair budget
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UC Berkeley economists warn it could raise California gas prices.Bay Area
Immigrant seniors lose Medicare coverage despite paying for it
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An estimated 100,000 lawfully present immigrants will soon be cut out of Medicare thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Trump signed last July.Bay Area
California’s next governor to face tough choices for education as state budget tightens
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Declining enrollment, special education growth, and COLA adjustments continue to impact district budget discussions across the state.Bay Area
A bumpy ride: Data reveal leaders, laggards in Bay Area post-pandemic transit recovery
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In 2025 BART averaged about 4.6 million monthly trips, roughly half of what the agency carried before the pandemic.Bay Area
