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‘Relic of slavery’: California lawmakers are trying again to raise pay for incarcerated workers
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Most California county jails do not pay incarcerated workers any wages whatsoever. But when they do, they must abide by the $2 limit.children
Oakland resumes free summer meals for kids after partners chip in to keep program alive
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This year, at least 47 sites will offer meals, including 26 city-run sites, as well as facilities operated by faith-based and community organizations.Bay Area
As Newsom pressures cities to clear homeless camps, they say Caltrans is moving too slow
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And for the most part, city workers are barred from going onto Caltrans property to do the job themselves.animals
From raid to recovery: Oakland Zoo welcomes spider monkey rescued in Vallejo drug bust
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Spider monkeys are currently one of the most trafficked animals across the U.S. border.Bay Area
Newsom picks more housing over CEQA in backing two bills meant to speed construction
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This isn’t the first time the governor has weighed in on the landmark environmental law.pensions
Lurie executive order targets police staffing levels, reliance on ‘unsustainable’ overtime
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Just last week, the Board of Supervisors approved $91 million to cover overtime costs for both the police and sheriff’s departments.Bay Area
Newsom wants local governments to force homeless people to move camp every 3 days
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The governor's announcement came with an update on funding that is supposed to help the sickest people on California’s streets.homelessness
Judge preserves millions in federal homeless grants to Bay Area that Trump sought to limit
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The Trump administration is temporarily blocked from attaching strings to the grants (related to DEI, immigration, sanctuary cities, gender ideology and abortion, etc.).Bay Area
