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As California debated sharing data on drivers, Homeland Security subpoenaed 17 million records
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The Trump administration sought trucker records from a nonprofit driver information clearinghouse to use in immigration enforcement.Technology
California kills bill regulating Flock cameras even as public rage grows
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The California Legislature has failed several times since 2022 to regulate technology for automatically tracking vehicles — even as examples of abuse mount.Bay Area
Think you can get to all 50 BART stations in 6 hours? Here’s a chance to prove it
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The current speed record was set in October 2024, by a pair who finished in 5 hours, 9 minutes, and 35 seconds.California
In standoff with Newsom, California Democrats claw back $450 million for climate projects
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New carbon market rules had threatened climate funding for water, air, and transit projects.California
Do later school start times help California students? Here’s what new study says
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The benefits for students make the state's mandated later school start times worthwhile.Housing
Why a bill to juice condo construction died even though California lawmakers voted for it
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Supporters said a condo construction bill was a key to unlocking the type of affordable for-sale housing that California desperately needs.Around Town
Harvest Moon and the autumnal equinox | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for September 2026
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Summer winds down and fall is on the horizon.Environment
Wildfire liability bill dies without a vote on final day of session
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The measure was opposed by the governor and the state’s public utilities.Education
