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California
Can Newsom deliver on unmet promises in his final year as governor?
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Under Governor Gavin Newsom’s tenure, health care has been expanded, but his housing goals and homelessness pledges remain unfinished.Technology
Could this mysterious California news site influence the 2026 election?
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When is a news source not what it seems? The California Courier uses the name of an established paper and doesn’t disclose apparent partisan ties.Environment
Flooding plays havoc on Corte Madera traffic, more woes likely Saturday as rain continues
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High tide is around 11 am Saturday.Oakland
‘What we refuse to do is forget’: Fruitvale marks 17 years since Oscar Grant’s death
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To commemorate Grant’s 40th birthday, the Oscar Grant Foundation will hold its Legacy Gala on Feb. 28 at Scott’s Seafood in Jack London Square, Oakland.California
New California fee targets batteries in PlayStations, power tools and singing cards
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Consumers will have to pay a 1.5% fee on all products with an embedded battery as the result of a new law aiming to curb risk of battery fires.homelessness
‘We need real data’: Oakland needs 500 volunteers for 2026 Point-in-Time homeless count
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The 2024 PIT count revealed that 5,485 homeless people were living in Oakland, making up 58% of the total homeless population in Alameda County.Bay Area
Self-driving cars could receive notices of traffic violations under new law in 2026
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The bill establishes greater regulations on autonomous vehicles when encountering law enforcement or emergency response personnel.gavin newsom
California’s budget outlook is grim. Here’s what you need to know
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The deficit is projected to reach nearly $18 billion next year, mostly because the state is expected to spend so much money that it would offset, if not eclipse, the strong tax revenues driven by an AI boom.BART
