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East Bay congressional reps rip EPA as nearly $40 million in Bay Area grants threatened
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They also cited rulings that the executive branch, of which the EPA is a part, cannot legally cancel a grant appropriated by Congress.Bay Area
Judge orders halt to Trump plan to freeze federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions
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The same judge struck down a similar funding freeze under Trump administration in 2018.environment
East Bay regional parks tighten watercraft inspections to keep invasive mussels out
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The policy change follows the first known occurrence of golden mussels in North America in October 2024.Bay Area
State Renters’ Caucus introduces package of bills to strengthen tenant protections
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The package protects renters from exorbitant rent prices that compel them to devote substantial portions of their income to housing costs.berkeley
Berkeley halts hiring as budget deficit looms
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Berkeley’s city manager didn’t say what the projected deficit is or how much the hiring freeze is expected to helpBay Area
Oakland purchases former hotel to provide interim housing for encampment residents
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The building initially will be used as interim housing for up to 150 people in 105 units; and plans are to convert it into 125 units of permanent housing.gavin newsom
How Gavin Newsom is balancing the fight against Trump with Los Angeles fire relief
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The stakes are incredibly high, not only for the future of Los Angeles but also for Newsom's gubernatorial legacy.Business & Finance
Searching for gold: Google violated antitrust laws with ad market dominance, judge rules
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The trial represents a landmark victory in the ongoing fight to stop Google from monopolizing the digital public square.Oakland
