California
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California’s tough on crime law promised treatment. Here’s why people are falling through the cracks
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Counties are on their own to figure out how to provide Proposition 36 drug treatment diversion programs.Elections
Alameda County board votes to put $30 wage issue to voters, will explore countermeasure
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The next scheduled election is in March 2028, but a proposal could go to voters sooner if the state calls a special election.California
Drugs for autoimmune diseases are pricey. This bill could switch patients to a cheaper one
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Close to 25,000 Californians could see a change in their medication starting as soon as next year.California
Newsom signs law to let these Californians get out of jury duty — for good
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Over 80 years old? You can now opt out of jury duty permanently for medical reasons.wildfires
New California law sets first-in-nation standards for smoke damage in homes
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The signed laws that detail insurers’ responsibilities in addressing smoke damage in homes.Environment
San Francisco supervisors seek 45-day pause on new data centers as AI fuels concerns
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Several facilities have already been approved, including in the Bayview and South of Market neighborhoods, according to the supervisors.Oakland
New task force hopes to draw historically Black university to Oakland
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An effort launched last year is still in the initial stages of planning, according to a media report.California
How a gym, a farmers market and MMA fighters landed millions in Newsom’s last budget
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California's secretive earmark process raises transparency and equity concerns even among some lawmakers.California
