Elections
Elections
High court blocks anti-tax measure from California ballot
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Opponents of the measure argued it would have illegally revised the state constitution, and, if adopted, would radically change how California government works.Technology
Still need your landline? California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug
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AT&T is the “carrier of last resort” for California, an official designation that means it covers most major cities and rural communities.gavin newsom
California’s long-delayed indoor heat rule approved. What it means for workers
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After five years, a state occupational health board approves rules to protect workers from extreme heat indoors. They will take effect in August, but state prisons will not be covered.Business & Finance
California hits Amazon with fines under warehouse worker law
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The e-commerce giant failed to notify employees of any required productivity quotas, leading workers to be disciplined without knowing why.climate change
San Francisco resumes its annual battle with nature to keep sand off the Great Highway
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In recent years sand buildup has worsened due to climate change.Bay Area
Wildlife officials release 1 million Chinook salmon into San Pablo Bay to boost harvest
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Poor environmental conditions in recent years have contributed to low salmon stocks and closed recreational and commercial salmon fishing seasons.Elections
‘Automatic’ registration would boost California’s voter rolls. What’s the downside?
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The bill aims to capture the state’s 4.7 million residents who are unregistered but eligible to vote — and who are predominantly Black, Latino, Asian or younger.Housing
These cities have a new tactic to evade California housing laws. Legal experts are dubious
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A recent court ruling exempted five charter cities from a controversial housing law. That’s given anti-density advocates across California an idea.Bay Area
