Are California voters signaling tax fatigue toward school bonds and parcel taxes?
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The defeat of Palo Alto Unified’s four-year parcel tax — the district’s first parcel tax defeat in 22 years — was the biggest surprise of the June 2 election.
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California sues Trump over emergency funding rules that pressure states on elections
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The Trump administration wants to link emergency preparedness grants for states to its preferences on immigration enforcement and the administration of elections.Environment
They’re on our flag, but do long-gone grizzly bears belong in modern California?
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The California agency that would be responsible for studying grizzly bear reintroduction does not appear eager to take it on.Education
Cal State gives $340K job to ex-president who stepped down after discrimination lawsuit
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The outgoing president of Cal State San Bernardino, Tomás Morales, stepped down after he was sued for discrimination and harassment.Elections
Newsom’s populist act: Oppose state billionaire tax, embrace federal one
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Newsom’s populist appeals come as he prepares to leave office and looks toward an expected 2028 presidential campaign.California
Trump’s new immigration strategy revealed in purchase of 2 ICE detention centers in California
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The Trump administration is trying to lock down immigration detention capacity in California despite opposition from the state’s Democratic leaders.Bay Area
Bay Area health officials urge vaccinations as measles cases continue to surge nationwide
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Measles is highly contagious -- in a room where one person is infected, nine out of 10 unvaccinated people will contract the disease.City
City Council adopts ordinance to increase transfer tax; approves November ballot measure
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The one-time tax occurs only when a home is sold, and would go into effect starting July 1, 2027 if approved by voters.City
City Council appoints Leslie Mendez as Piedmont’s next Planning & Building director
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Mendez most recently served as planning manager for the City of Albany.Bay Area
Critics call for ‘full transparency’ after Oakland’s 3rd fatal police shooting
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Community organizations and advocates demanded release of the full timeline, body-worn camera footage, dispatch audio and other details related to the death.Around Town
