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Newsom signs law to let these Californians get out of jury duty — for good
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Over 80 years old? You can now opt out of jury duty permanently for medical reasons.wildfires
New California law sets first-in-nation standards for smoke damage in homes
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The signed laws that detail insurers’ responsibilities in addressing smoke damage in homes.Environment
San Francisco supervisors seek 45-day pause on new data centers as AI fuels concerns
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Several facilities have already been approved, including in the Bayview and South of Market neighborhoods, according to the supervisors.California
How a gym, a farmers market and MMA fighters landed millions in Newsom’s last budget
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California's secretive earmark process raises transparency and equity concerns even among some lawmakers.Bay Area
CHP steps up enforcement of carpool lanes approaching Bay Bridge toll plaza
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They'll be paying special attention to the lanes on the right side of the westbound approach to the toll plaza that can be accessed from Interstate 80, I-880, or West Grand Avenue.California
Newsom signs over a dozen bills to protect kids from AI chatbots, social media
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Newsom was joined by state Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, who helped author one of the new laws.featured
A community grew under an Oakland freeway — now a construction project may scatter it
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The Oakland Alameda Access Project broke ground in April and construction next year will displace a homeless encampment.Bay Area
County requests comments on approaches to ending homelessness
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Provide your feedback by Oct. 1 before the plan goes to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors for adoption.Bay Area
