California
public safety
Bay Area skiers among those killed in Tahoe avalanche
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Six victims were rescued, but eight others died and one is still missing.Elections
Furious with Trump, California Democrats plot election strategy in San Francisco
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Democrats face pressure to support candidates who'll push back hard against the GOP.Elections
Bernie Sanders warns of ‘billionaire class’ as California wealth tax fight intensifies
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A proposed ballot measure would tax billionaires’ net worth by 5% for health care and schools, but top Democrats say it will drive them away.Bay Area
Suit says historical exhibits illegally removed from national parks, including Muir Woods
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The lawsuit argues the Trump administration is unlawfully reshaping public history through changes to park educational materials.Bay Area
BART weighs contingency plan with station closures, fare hikes if ballot measure fails
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Options include closing up to 15 stations, no night service, and increasing fares by as much as 50%.California
‘Valleycrat’ or Mamdani wannabe?: California Democrats are split on how to win swing votes
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After 2024 losses, Democrats are split on whether to move to the middle or embrace economic populism.California
Factory-built housing hasn’t taken off in California yet, but this year might be different
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Building homes inside a factory could revolutionize the American housing industry, ushering in a new era of higher quality homes at lower price.Environment
West Oakland BART lot closes partially as preparations begin for transit village project
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Construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2026 and will close an estimated 300 spaces out of the 440 at the station.California
