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‘This tax could kill this industry.’ California cannabis operators brace for increase
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The excise tax for weed is 19% as of July 1, up from 15% — the result of a political deal three years ago.tolls
Golden Gate Bridge toll increases
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The district said it previously adjusted service to reduce expenses but plans to add services back as customers return.Environment
CEQA, one of the biggest obstacles to building new CA housing, has now vanished
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With the passage of a state budget-related housing bill, the forces of housing won.Oakland
Port considers new proposed name for Oakland airport that includes ‘San Francisco’
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The port’s board of commissioners will consider the new name at their July 10 meeting.strike
Children’s Hospital Oakland strike ends Monday, but UCSF integration battle goes on
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The workers have been on strike since June 18.Bay Area
AlCo supervisors adopt $5.1B budget without employee layoffs or cuts to services
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The budget includes $1.8 billion in salary and benefits for nearly 10,500 county employees.Bay Area
Oakland day-laborer allies urge city to reinstate Street Level Health Project funding
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The Street Level Health Project estimates there are 300 to 400 day laborers who wait for work at informal hiring sites in Oakland.Environment
A ‘poison pill’ in California’s budget deal ties state spending to construction
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Details have been kept under wraps, even as California is now set to adopt sweeping changes to how it builds without much public notice.health care
