California voters reject Prop. 40 billionaire tax
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Billionaires spent $378 million to defeat Prop. 40, exposing a rift among California Democrats on taxing the rich.
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Find your new passion at the Piedmont Adult Recreation Expo
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On November 15, learn about more than two dozen programs, classes, events, and organizations on offer in town.Oakland
After reelection, Oakland mayor hails Measure EE, outlines priorities for new term
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Measure EE replaces Oakland’s hybrid system of governance with a strong mayor system.climate change
California’s first carbon capture project shot down in court in setback for climate policy
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The judgment is not yet final and a final timeline for halting a key Kern County project remains undetermined.featured
Google’s new AI ‘ultimatum’ sparks concern over tech giant’s power in California schools
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Schools will have to rethink AI policies in the middle of the year.Bay Area
University of California and Cal State are big winners in Prop. 1 housing bond victory
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Some $175 million in funding will be directed to affordable student housing.Elections
Xavier Becerra is California’s next governor: Five things to know
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Unlike his predecessor, the governor-elect made few promises on the campaign trail and only hinted at certain policy priorities.Bay Area
New deadline for phaseout of gas water heaters gives Bay Area homeowners one more year
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Up to half of Bay Area households can skip electric water heaters under an updated rule by air regulators.Bay Area
University of California’s math preparedness crisis spurs search for answers and solutions
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UC seeks answers and solutions behind a recent spike in the number of students failing introductory math courses.
