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California’s Legislature returns to the Capitol to begin 2025 session — 5 things to watch for
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Newsom has floated several new programs — from expanding the film and television production tax credit to reviving a rebate for electric vehicles. His full budget proposal is due by the end of this week.crime
4 new laws strengthen cities’ abilities to impound vehicles involved in sideshows
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Sideshows include impromptu and dangerous displays of donuts and other vehicle stunts that take over entire areas and overwhelm police.Bay Area
Supervisor Keith Carson sends final note to Alameda County District 5 constituents
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Nikki Fortunato Bas was elected to fill Carson's spot.cannabis
California to launch Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés, blending weed and coffee culture
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Local jurisdictions can still decide if and how they want to implement any cannabis cafes.Climate
Sierra snowpack levels above average in NorCal, below average in southern Sierras
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As of Thursday, there is 24 inches of snow depth in the northern Sierra Nevada, according to the California Department of Water Resources.berkeley
Berkeley removes penalties in effort to legalize unpermitted accessory dwelling units
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Beginning this year, and running through Dec. 31, 2028, the city of Berkeley has opened an amnesty program to improve housing safety.safety
Marin County school district settles suits for $17.5M stemming from abuse by tennis coach
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The coach, Normandie Burgos, was convicted in 2019 of 60 counts of sexual abuse and was sentenced to 255 years in prison.California
Gas prices and water fights: California environment 2024 year in review
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Continued efforts toward environmental leadership, from voter-approved bonds to Newsom’s efforts to reduce gas pricesBay Area
