Elections
Bay Area
Newsom signs law that lets Uber, attorneys avoid ballot measure fight
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New law limits medical cost recoveries from ride-hailing crashes, imposes new driver background check rules.Arts & Entertainment
Hooked on Books: Is there an author in the house? Only MDs need reply!
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Writers with Bay Area connections — and medical degrees and training.
Environment
Tech billionaires hire Democratic dealmakers in renewed push to build a Bay Area city
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California Forever is lobbying state leaders to rush through a massive shipbuilding deal that would fast-track its development after years of local opposition.Bay Area
What is the California Legislature doing about homelessness this year? These are the bills to watch
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State funds for sober housing, disposing of RVs on city streets, and creating a plan for homelessness prevention have made the cut so far.Bay Area
New QR code scam targeting PG&E customers costs Bay Area victims more than $211,000
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The scam begins with a phone call threatening to disconnect a customer’s service unless an immediate payment is made.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Circus Bella, Fountain Blues and Brews, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
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Plus, "Elektra" opera debut and SF Symphony organ showcase.Bay Area
Too close for comfort? Bay Area phones buzz as NorCal quake triggers ShakeAlert system
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The system isn’t an earthquake prediction service, rather it uses ground and satellite sensors to detect fault movement in real time.Cal
