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Summer jobs are getting harder for teens to find
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Job announcements in the entertainment and leisure sectors have plummeted compared to a year ago.Elections
Want faster election results? California Democrats won’t clamp down on late voters
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Democratic leaders in California won't pursue changes that would decrease voter access.Bay Area
Golden Gate Bridge tolls set to increase 50 cents in July
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The increase is part of a multi-year program approved by the Golden Gate Bridge board of directors.California
California union’s billionaire tax qualifies for ballot amid fierce opposition
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The governor is reportedly trying to negotiate a last-minute deal that would pull the initiative before the ballot is finalized on June 25.Bay Area
Oakland mayor casts tie-breaking vote to put charter reform measure on November ballot
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Voter approval would give the mayor more responsibility and power, and would require councilmembers to work full-time in their elected roles.Technology
California admits using high-risk AI — including systems it failed to report last year
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State officials have found they are using six high-risk AI-like systems. One year ago, they reported using zero.Bay Area
Packed meetings, strong opinions on lifting the I-580 truck ban
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Splashpad News correspondent Wendy Silvani reports on the reaction to a Caltrans plan to study the effects of lifting the ban.featured
Oakland council members propose one-time amendments to fund failed Measure E goals
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Funding will come from drawdowns of multiple funds, including the city’s general fund, transit fund, its state gas tax allocation, and other voter-approved tax measures.Environment
