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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
Sonoma declares emergency for Point Fire; red flag warning issued across North Bay
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The Point Fire began Sunday afternoon above Dry Creek Valley near Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road.Featured in Category
Ex-spokesperson sues DA Pamela Price for wrongful termination, racial discrimination
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Patricia Lee, a former local TV reporter who worked for Price for about six months in 2023, filed the suit.business
Oakland council moves forward with sale of city’s Coliseum stake to development group
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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has said that money from the sale will help her administration close a $177 million budget gap while avoiding layoffs and major cuts to city services.Bay Area
Expert panel focuses on how climate change has affected home insurance, seeks solutions
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Insurance providers are raising their premium rates or withdrawing entirely from climate-vulnerable regions (e.g. certain neighborhoods in Piedmont).Bay Area
California pushes insurers to cover more homes in these areas. Is your ZIP included?
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The Insurance Department considers counties distressed if more than 20% of homes, condos, mobile homes and dwellings with fewer than five units are classified as high risk or very high risk.commentary
Supreme Court could weaken environmental law used in California housing conflicts
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A recent Supreme Court ruling could curtail misuse of the California Environmental Quality Act by those who oppose development.Crime & Safety
