California Democrats defy Newsom, back billionaire tax
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The state Democratic Party said opposing the popular billionaire tax could worsen the party’s already weak credibility.
Environment
Controversial swan hunt appears to work: California’s mute swan population drops
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law last year allowing Californians to kill non-native mute swans. It appeared to have worked.health
California nearly achieved universal healthcare. Now, millions are losing coverage
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Two years ago, nearly every person in California qualified for health insurance, pushing the state’s insured rate to a record 95%. Now that progress is unravelling.City
Free Shakespeare returns to Dracena Park on Sunday, August 9
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This year's performance of "Richard III" will be the fifth appearance of Vallejo Shakespeare in Piedmont.Housing
Homebuilders petition to drop endangered species protection for Swainson’s hawk
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Fish and Game commissioners have until Sept. 8 to evaluate the petition.Arts & Entertainment
Berkeley’s former Half Price Books storefront to reopen as arts and makers marketplace
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The longtime Berkeley bookstore closed in late 2025.Technology
‘Don’t Flock me’: California, U.S. lawmakers debate license plate reader technology
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They’re all over our roads and really good at helping police solve crimes, but do California’s automated license plate readers need limits?City
‘National Night Out’ with Piedmont Police Department is Tuesday, Aug. 4
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Activities, giveaways, and light refreshments at the Exedra fountain at Piedmont Park from 5-7 p.m.Oakland
Half-acre wildfire knocked down near Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland Hills
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50 firefighters were called out to the blaze whose origin was difficult to locate. Fortunately, the lack of wind made it easier to contain.Bay Area
Bay Area under Spare the Air Alert through Saturday due to smoke from Woodside Fire
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Air quality in parts of the East Bay is expected to worsen on Saturday.California
