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Bay Area
Judge considers arguments over whether SF obligated to sweep homeless encampments
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Plaintiffs argued the city was allowing a “public nuisance” to be created on its streets.Elections
Supporters aiming to recall Oakland mayor announce progress in signature gathering
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'Oakland United to Recall Sheng Thao' has collected more than 30,000 signatures on their way to getting the question placed on the November ballot.Youth
Bill to require age verification to visit porn sites pits child safety, free speech advocates
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Bi-partisan lawmakers work together, but "Free Speech Coalition," a porn industry trade group says the law would hurt their business.Featured in Category
Oakland’s budget balancing act: Mayor seeks consolidations, hiring freeze to save millions
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The end of federal COVID-19 pandemic relief funding, and sagging real estate sales tax income and hotel occupancy taxes have contributed to the budget shortfall.Bay Area
San Francisco parks rank high among cities, but equity needs work — ParkScore report
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Every year, the national nonprofit Trust for Public Land evaluates the public park systems of the 100 most populous U.S. cities.Technology
How California and the EU work together to regulate artificial intelligence
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The EU opened an office in San Francisco in 2022 and dispatched a tech envoy to better communicate about laws and regulations around AI.Bay Area
Oakland reaches deal to sell its stake in the Coliseum to Black-owned investment group
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Officials say funds from the sale will help the city cope with its projected $177 million budget deficit, and avoid cuts to city departments, including police services.homelessness
Newsom promised 1,200 tiny homes for homeless Californians. A year later, none have opened
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Only about 150 have even been purchased.Elections
