California
California
Private prison company sells two of California’s immigrant detention centers to the feds
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CoreCivic will continue operating two ICE detention centers in Kern and San Diego counties.Elections
Who is Steve Hilton? Here’s how he has rebranded himself multiple times
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Hilton faces long odds in the November general election against Democratic former state Attorney General Xavier Becerra.Bay Area
‘It’s in the data’: Crime in California dropped to historic lows in 2025, report shows
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Crime reductions coincided with a rise in arrests; in the Bay Area, Alameda County alone saw a 43% drop in homicides.Sports
Bay Area Host Committee plans to become permanent sports leadership commission
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The commission aims to help the Bay Area host one major sports event every two or three years.Education
STEM isn’t always welcoming to diversity. A California college program aims to curb that
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The Cal-Bridge program provides mentors, relationship-building, and financial assistance to underrepresented students.Bay Area
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge on-ramp closure extended to February 2027
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The $18 million project includes removal of toll booths on the bridge that haven’t been used since 2020 and other improvements.Housing
Their town burned to the ground. Should they get a pass from California’s new housing laws?
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A bill intended to check investor-led redevelopment could also make it more difficult for fire survivors to sell their properties should they decide or be forced by necessity not to rebuild.Bay Area
Bay Area transit sales tax measure certified to go on November ballot
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The proposed tax comes as public transit agencies in the region face severe budget shortfalls in the current fiscal year.Bay Area
