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Oakland City Council approves Coliseum deal, moving its sale toward final approval

The city will receive a $110 million cash deal for its 50% share of the 112-acre complex.

The current pension fund value represents a milestone in CalPERS’ recovery from its losses during the Great Recession.

For high-cost cities that don’t build much housing (as in lots of urban California), the federal bill includes a novel carrot and stick.

The funding contributes to an ongoing lighting retrofit project.

If approved by voters, the tax is predicted to generate increased revenue by an additional $4 million to $13 million.

AB 311 would allow drivers to opt in to being tracked through telematics, which transmits data to insurance companies.

CoreCivic will continue operating two ICE detention centers in Kern and San Diego counties.

Hilton faces long odds in the November general election against Democratic former state Attorney General Xavier Becerra.

The $18 million project includes removal of toll booths on the bridge that haven’t been used since 2020 and other improvements.

The proposed tax comes as public transit agencies in the region face severe budget shortfalls in the current fiscal year.