Bay Area
homelessness
$7.1M state grant to help Oakland transform Temescal motel into homeless housing
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The Maya Motel at 4715 Telegraph Avenue is in the heart of one of the city’s thriving commercial districts.Elections
Newsom’s redistrict plan clears Legislature, now on its way to California voters this fall
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Many California Democrats are reluctant supporters but say it’s a necessary step to counter gerrymanders in Republican states.business
Port of Oakland container volume surges in July as tariff jitters drive shipping activity
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The last time Oakland’s imports were as high as they were in July was in June 2022.fire
Pickett Fire near Calistoga surges to over 2,100 acres, evacuation orders remain in place
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0% containment reported as of Friday morning.homelessness
California cities lack unified response on homeless encampments
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Having such a patchwork of policies across the state makes it harder to solve the problem of homelessness.crime
AlCo sheriff warns of scammers posing as deputies seeking cash to clear fake warrants
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They may sound convincing by using a local phone number, referring to the victim by name, or sharing other personal details.Bay Area
SF Bay Ferry gets federal grant to upgrade Oakland terminal amid electric fleet switch
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The new electric vessels are expected to enter into service as soon as 2027.Elections
Newsom’s push for swift action on redistrict vote leaves counties scrambling to prepare
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Democrats want the proposed California maps to offset Trump and Republicans’ efforts to stack the next congressional election in the GOP’s favor by squeezing more Republican seats out of red states like Texas, Florida and Missouri.Elections
