California
climate change
California restricts utility shutoffs as dangerous heat ripples across state
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In a 4-0 vote, the CPUC lowered the temperature at which utilities must stop shutting off power to delinquent customers, from 100 to 90 degrees.Bay Area
Drive to double Berkeley ‘soda tax’ to 2 cents heads to November ballot
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A projected $2.2 million brought in by the higher tax would go toward public education programs and grants in Berkeley.Environment
Environmental groups lose legal challenge to Oakland airport expansion
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Oakland’s airport intends to modernize its facilities and build a new terminal with up to 25 additional gates.California
Californians may get a new way to sue big companies. Some Democrats are nervous
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A contentious bill is pitting labor unions and trial lawyers against the lobbying might of California’s business and tech industries.crime
The Blotter | Lockbox, tools taken during burglary
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Suspect or suspects had removed front door handle as well.Education
A new review of the SAT at University of California is coming by June 2027
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The UC Board of Regents removed the SAT from the admissions process in 2020.City
Fire weather concerns could prompt PG&E cut-offs this week
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Alameda County is among areas potentially affected.California
