Bay Area
Elections
Meet the candidates for California lieutenant governor: ‘A job about nothing’
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Five vie for the statewide office.Arts & Entertainment
May 2026 author events across the Bay Area
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Plus: The 12th Bay Area Book Festival featuring hundreds of authors is happening in downtown Berkeley on May 29-31.Bay Area
Supreme Court ruling on voting won’t change California districts, but could hurt Democrats
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The law in California was primarily used to help Latinos gain political representation.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: SF International Arts, Dance Through Time, spring festivals
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Plus, Berkeley Bluegrass fest and Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.Education
3 Alameda County school districts ask voters to approve funding measures on June ballot
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The Piedmont Unified School District is among the group.Bay Area
How tariffs and war are hurting California small businesses
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Higher prices hit small businesses — defined as those with fewer than 500 employees — harder than big ones, and some wonder how long they can survive.health
Sham hospice schemes are bilking Medicare — and harming California seniors
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Fraud ranges from providers knowingly overbilling Medicare and Medi-Cal to more elaborate schemes.City
The Blotter | Pickup truck careens into SUV, Piedmont Park
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Plus: Traffic stop reveals loaded firearm; two convicted felons arrested.Around Town
