ShakeOut on October 15 is a chance to refresh earthquake safety knowledge
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Practice “drop, cover, and hold on” during annual earthquake drill.
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.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.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.City
Where to find a Cop on the Block in October
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The police department's casual meet and greets continue.Technology
ChatGPT for Teens poses ‘unacceptable risk’ to youth, report finds
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Common Sense Media’s Youth AI Safety Institute found that the new product poses unacceptable risks to youth.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
Why are out-of-state billionaires funding a California voter ID measure?
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Republican megadonors are boosting California’s voter ID measure to understand how similar measures can perform in more moderate states.City
Letter to the Editor | Measure GG is essential to sustain community services
By Julie Gardner