New study finds microplastics in the San Francisco Bay 10 times smaller than measured before
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Study could inform broader research on plastics and human health, coastal ecosystems, and marine carbon trapping.
Bay Area
Golden Gate Bridge tolls set to increase 50 cents in July
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The increase is part of a multi-year program approved by the Golden Gate Bridge board of directors.California
California union’s billionaire tax qualifies for ballot amid fierce opposition
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The governor is reportedly trying to negotiate a last-minute deal that would pull the initiative before the ballot is finalized on June 25.Bay Area
Oakland mayor casts tie-breaking vote to put charter reform measure on November ballot
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Voter approval would give the mayor more responsibility and power, and would require councilmembers to work full time in their elected roles.
City
City Council adopts budget for 2026-2027 fiscal year
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Council also voted to place an increase to Piedmont’s real estate transfer tax – a one-time tax levied on a property at the time of sale – on the November ballot.Bay Area
University of California committee to consider bringing back SAT, ACT requirement in admissions
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Committee will also investigate the possibility of using 11th grade Smarter Balanced scores.Arts & Entertainment
Juneteenth celebrations to honor Black culture through music, art, and food
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Oakland events feature festivities at Lake Merritt, Prescott Market, and OMCA.City
Bonita Avenue parking reconfiguration is underway
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Coming soon: New diagonal spaces and one-way traffic on the block behind Havens.Technology
Your medical provider might be recording your mental health care visits
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Mental health professionals at Kaiser say an artificial intelligence tool that records medical appointments should have more safeguards.Featured in Category
