California
California
Deadly e-bike crashes shaped 3 new California safety laws. Here’s what they do
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High-profile collisions have raised concerns about safety.Bay Area
Oakland Roots to play last home game at Coliseum
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The home send-off on Saturday will include a fireworks show and live music.Elections
Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes
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The governor announced his positions on most of the 14 propositions on the November ballot.Bay Area
How California insurance commissioner candidates Jane Kim and Ben Allen measure up
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Two Democrats with differing approaches vie to regulate one of the biggest insurance markets in the world.Elections
Prop. 43 would make special taxes harder to pass. That’s the point, say anti-tax advocates
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The measure would require two-thirds of voters to approve any local special taxes, instead of the simple majority for citizen-led initiatives.Elections
Prop 45 explained: CEQA overhaul could shift who holds power over building
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The California Chamber of Commerce, the measure’s sponsor, says the measure would cut costs by speeding up building. Critics say it goes much further than streamlining.Education
The UC got rid of the SAT in admissions. It may be on its way back
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After the UC stopped requiring the SAT, some professors say students are coming in with weak math and writing skills.Bay Area
Oakland becomes latest in Bay Area to enact moratorium on new data centers
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Other Bay Area cities have enacted similar restrictions or are discussing doing so.Elections
