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They fight California’s wildfires — now inmate firefighters finally get fair pay, protections
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Assembly Bill 247 mandates inmate firefighters receive $7.25 per hour for their work — the same as a minimum wage federal worker.berkeley
Berkeley police encryption plan triggers public pushback
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California Highway Patrol traffic in Oakland remains public, at least for now. The CHP also hosts a real-time log of its calls to help keep the public informed.Elections
Supporters are way ahead in fundraising for Newsom’s Prop. 50, but the race remains close
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The measure is a direct response to Texas Republicans’ decision to redraw their district lines mid-decade.public safety
Mayor responds to possible National Guard deployment, says it wouldn’t make SF safer
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San Francisco law enforcement has already partnered with state and federal officials to shut down open-air drug markets, the mayor said.Technology
Gavin Newsom signs bill that will make police disclose if AI wrote their reports
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Axon, the company known for its body-worn cameras used by police departments, is one company developing generative AI-powered software to create police reports.animals
No grist for the puppy mills: Newsom signs laws to curb exploitative animal sellers
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Online sales of animals are rife with fraud and shady tactics, with pet scams being the number one online fraud in the state, say officials.California
Nov. 4 special election: Here’s what you need to know about Proposition 50
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If the Voter Information Guide gets you down, check out this quick explainer.alert
Oakland residents, officials take part in ShakeOut to stay prepared for earthquakes
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Coincidentally, a 3.1-magnitude earthquake shook the University of California, Berkeley campus Thursday morning.Bay Area
