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Uber, Lyft, DoorDash workers remain contractors due to California Supreme Court ruling
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Gig companies backed Prop. 22 in 2020 to win themselves an exclusion from AB 5, which would have upended their business models by requiring them to consider their drivers and delivery workers as employees.berkeley
Alameda County approves youth voting pact, but unclear if it will be in time for November
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The agreement would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to cast ballots in Oakland and Berkeley school board elections.health
Premiums for Covered California insurance will go up in 2025.
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Premiums for health insurance sold through the state’s marketplace will increase by nearly 8% in 2025.education
Days from start of new Title IX rule, courts offer divided map of Red and Blue
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As of Wednesday, The US Department of Education can't enforce the rule in 21 states.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Color Your Mind Festival, Good Medicine comedy, Le Due Muse, Dirty Cello
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Entertainment options in SF, Orinda, and Mendocino this weekend.BART
BART seeking volunteer to serve on Police Citizen Review Board; applications due Aug. 8
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The position is open to residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, or San Mateo counties.City
The Blotter | Armed robbery, arrests, stolen tools, assault, DUI
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One suspect arrested in July 18 Magnolia Avenue armed robbery incident.Climate
Commentary | Charge faster, drive farther, save money: Today’s EV market offers options for everyone
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Piedmont Climate Fellow Alyssa Romea dispels the top three myths about electric vehicles.Around Town
