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California new laws for 2024: Alerts for missing Black children
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Studies show African Americans are disproportionately represented on lists of missing children and youths; "Ebony Alerts" aim to address the disparity.Bay Area
California new laws for 2024: Consumer protection beefed up
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A new law, sponsored by Attorney General Rob Bonta, will create a fund designed to fully compensate victims of false advertising or unfair competition.City
Survey: Recreation Department seeks input on girls+ sports participation
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Last chance to provide input -- survey is open through January 26.Elections
Vince Fong allowed to run to succeed Kevin McCarthy
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The Bakersfield Republican can run in the 2024 election for Congress even though he had already filed to run for his state Assembly seat.Bay Area
California new laws for 2024: Employees get protection for using cannabis
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Employers in California can’t ask workers about their use of cannabis outside the workplace and can’t use hair or urine tests.Arts & Entertainment
Hooked on Books: Unsung awards can yield great reads
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Award nominees and winners from smaller literary organizations are worth a look.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Mo Amer, Dresden Dolls, Unique Derique, and more
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A sampling of some of the Bay Area's best performances and events this week -- including several New Year's Eve shows.Bay Area
California is pressing universities to repatriate thousands of Native American remains and artifacts, but results are mixed
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Only UCLA and Cal State Long Beach have returned a majority of their collections back to local tribes.City
