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California school districts are weighed down by new costs of old sexual assaults
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For alleged incidents dating back as far as the 1970s, districts may face at least $2 billion in claims from hundreds of lawsuits from 2019 state law.Bay Area
California’s surge in EV sales has stalled — so what happens to its landmark mandate?
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Under the 2022 mandate, 35% of new 2026 car models sold by automakers must be zero emissions. In 2035, the rule bans all sales of gas-powered cars.Bay Area
Newsom OK’s a $25 million fund for California to sue the Trump administration
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Earlier this week, Newsom flew to DC to lobby for disaster aid, which Trump and other Republican leaders have repeatedly threatened to withhold unless California overhauls its water and elections policies.Bay Area
Guided tours of Stanford’s SLAC accelerator offer visitors a light-speed peek at science
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The public is allowed to visit SLAC on several monthly guided tours, or people can attend sponsored lectures or come to a STEM Community Day in the fall.Bay Area
No clapping, no cheering: Silicon Valley officials limit public expression during meetings
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First Amendment experts say no applause rules aren’t illegal and agree they’re often necessary, but it's a balancing act between protecting free speech and selective enforcement, especially when local leaders are under scrutiny.Housing
Alameda County supes approve new tenant protection rules after years of fits and starts
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The new ordinance goes into effect on March 6 and the Community Development Agency is required to report back to the board on its implementation in February 2026.Bay Area
Remains of soldier killed in Nazi war crime returned to Bay Area, memorial planned Friday
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In 2013 researchers discovered documents containing information that led to the recovery of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Yuen Hop's remains.wildfires
State Farm asks state officials for more insurance rate increases after LA fires
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State Farm, the largest insurer for California homeowners, says the recent fires in LA have imperiled its finances.Bay Area
