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public safety
‘It is never safe to drive or walk into flood waters,’ National Weather Service warns
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Over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous water.crime
City audit finds abuse and lack of oversight in San Francisco police overtime spending
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Overtime has quadrupled from about $19.2 million in fiscal 2018-19 to about $80.1 million in fiscal 2022-23.Bay Area
California new laws for 2025: Cannabis cafes and entertainment zones
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The state is allowing more on-street alcohol sales and food in cannabis lounges. Supporters say the laws will boost downtown economies.berkeley
Berkeley police fully embrace automated license plate readers after successful trial
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In July 2023, the Berkeley City Council approved placing ALPRs at 52 locations throughout the city.Bay Area
Bringing back downtowns: Local leaders seek ways to restore their pre-pandemic vibrancy
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As neighboring cities have removed encampments, Berkeley has seen a significant increase in its homeless population.animals
Monarchs’ decline in Pacific Grove spurs call for Endangered Species Act protection
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In coastal California, monarch populations have fallen to less than 5% of their historic numbers.Crime & Safety
California task force seizes over $19 million in illegal cannabis products across East Bay
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The legal cannabis market in California saw $350 million in sales in November, or about $4 billion per year.Bay Area
Speakers vent frustration with AlCo election process, call for registrar of voters’ removal
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County Supervisors didn’t seem shocked by the criticisms, which have been percolating throughout the county for several election cycles now.Featured in Category
