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Climate
Citing lack of ‘clarity,’ state legal office rejects controversial new fuel standard
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A surprising twist in the rancorous debate over how to transition the state away from fossil fuels.Oakland
Oakland overpaid city workers nearly $1.7M in OT due to faulty calculations, audit finds
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Auditor says overpayments are particularly troubling in light of the city’s ongoing and massive budget shortfalls.Housing
‘Limited to no impact’: Why a pro-housing group says California’s pro-housing laws aren’t producing more
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YIMBY group says unworkable requirements and glaring loopholes have stymied progress.Fires
Meet the NorCal women behind Watch Duty, an app that informs people during wildfires
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The app has become an indispensable source of facts on the ground in fire season.berkeley
Homeless unions on both sides of Bay sue cities to prevent sweeps, program closures
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In June 2024 the US Supreme Court found it was not a violation of the Constitution’s prohibition against “cruel and unusual punishment” for a city to enforce its anti-camping ordinances against people sleeping on the streets, even if there was no alternative shelter available.parks
Trump executive order targets SF’s Presidio Trust, aims to eliminate federal agencies
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A "political stunt" aimed at a local treasure.Housing
No new ADUs here: When California law and homeowner association rules collide
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A raft of California laws on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have been particularly aggressive in stripping locals of their regulatory say-so.Arts & Entertainment
NBA All-Star event, Chinese New Year Parade deliver BART best Saturday ridership in years
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There were 139,475 riders Saturday, eclipsing the record set last February.Bay Area
