California
Too wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain
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This season’s huge — possibly unprecedented — disparity works in favor of the state’s water supplies.City
The Blotter | Gun found in stolen vehicle
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Plus: Flock safety camera vandalized, car thefts, and stolen cars found.City
City says emergency dispatch center remodel on track to finish on time and within budget
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Plus: Police department celebrates a new hire and a promotion.City
New state housing laws prompt updates to local ADU/JADU code
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Bringing unpermitted living spaces into the light is one hoped-for outcome.budget
Oakland leadership shuffle: Jenkins becomes interim mayor, Gallo temp council president
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Jenkins takes over for Nikki Fortunato Bas, who was council president and thus interim mayor — after Sheng Thao lost a recall election and left office Dec. 17.election
Former Rep. Barbara Lee files her paperwork for upcoming Oakland mayoral election
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So far, in addition to Lee, 13 people have filed papers signaling a potential run for mayor.holiday
Slip into fun: Sock-skating extended until Feb. 1 at the Chabot Space & Science Center
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If the weather is good, Chabot’s three historic telescopes perched 1,500 feet above the Bay are also open every Friday and Saturday night.crime
4 new laws strengthen cities’ abilities to impound vehicles involved in sideshows
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Sideshows include impromptu and dangerous displays of donuts and other vehicle stunts that take over entire areas and overwhelm police.City
