Bay Area
Elections
New California law bans law enforcement from interfering in state elections
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Newsom said new legislation would address the “legitimate anxiety” that voters have about the safety and security of California’s elections.Bay Area
‘Blown away’: Regional transit tax measure gets enough signatures for November ballot
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The ballot proposal would create a new source of funding for several public transit agencies facing budget deficits.Technology
California judges are testing a new AI clerk, and you won’t know if it’s looking at your case
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Courts in Los Angeles and Riverside counties are testing an artificial intelligence tool and deciding whether it can be used in high-stakes criminal cases.
Oakland
Vigil Monday night for Oakland coffee shop owner Amy Hillyard, missing since March
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The vigil also marked National Missing Persons Month.Oakland
Mayor Lee ‘deeply concerned’ after SFPD forces entry into Oakland housing complex
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The building in question is owned and operated by a nonprofit founded by former Black Panthers leader Elaine Brown.Bay Area
Keeping Bay Area public transit on track, MTC review finds agencies cut $1B in costs
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Independent audit finds reduction in operating costs -- a key hurdle in order for the agencies to qualify for new funding from the proposed sales tax measure.Technology
After AI layoffs, Newsom orders state government to find ways to ease the pain
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The governor called on state officials to study everything from job subsidies to stock compensation policies to mitigate tech-driven layoffs.featured
Too close for comfort: Monterey County joins push to halt suspected ICE center near Gilroy
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Santa Clara County officials said they were caught unaware of the planned project and cast doubts on whether it complied with local zoning laws.featured
