Cynthia Cai
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Cynthia is a reporter based in the San Francisco Bay Area covering Northern California news.
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California Bill Seeks New Regulations for Self-Checkouts: Staffing, Signage, Item Limitations
In addition to staffing and signage, SB 442 also seeks to expand the types of items prohibited from being sold in the self-checkout area.
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5 Planned Parenthood Clinics Close in Northern California, Citing Funding
The closures include South San Francisco, San Mateo, Gilroy, Westside/Santa Cruz, and Madera.
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California Top Destination for Foreign Chinese Purchasing Residential Homes in US: NAR Study
China continues to see a slowdown in its own housing market, which began struggling in 2021.
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California Community Colleges Consider New Application Fee to Deter Scammers
The plan includes potential waivers for students who have financial hardship.
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Lawmakers Request Audits on California Bay Area Bridge Tolls, Fuel Regulations
Sen. Dave Cortese is asking for an audit on tolls, and Sen. Brian Jones is calling for one on fuel regulations.
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California Car Buyers Could Pay Up to $500 in Fees at Dealer Under Proposed Bill
State senators passed the bill 29–1 earlier this month, saying it would bring California more in line with other states.
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Sacramento County Will Use Drones to Track Homeless Encampments
Drones would also help provide water, food, clothing, and hygiene products to areas that are difficult to access, said the department chief.
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California Lawmaker Leads Voter ID Ballot Initiative Signature Campaign
The campaign hopes to place the initiative on the 2026 ballot.
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Free Now Foundation Sues to Stop Vaccine Mandates for California Schoolchildren, Parents Speak Out on Injuries
A preliminary injunction requests that the state temporarily pause its enforcement of vaccination mandates for schoolchildren.
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Bill to Tax Vacant Storefronts Rewritten Following Pushback, Passes Committee
The bill would now require people who own commercial property to submit information on whether and why their properties are vacant.
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California Bill Seeks New Regulations for Self-Checkouts: Staffing, Signage, Item Limitations
In addition to staffing and signage, SB 442 also seeks to expand the types of items prohibited from being sold in the self-checkout area.
|
5 Planned Parenthood Clinics Close in Northern California, Citing Funding
The closures include South San Francisco, San Mateo, Gilroy, Westside/Santa Cruz, and Madera.
|
California Top Destination for Foreign Chinese Purchasing Residential Homes in US: NAR Study
China continues to see a slowdown in its own housing market, which began struggling in 2021.
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California Community Colleges Consider New Application Fee to Deter Scammers
The plan includes potential waivers for students who have financial hardship.
|
Lawmakers Request Audits on California Bay Area Bridge Tolls, Fuel Regulations
Sen. Dave Cortese is asking for an audit on tolls, and Sen. Brian Jones is calling for one on fuel regulations.
|
California Car Buyers Could Pay Up to $500 in Fees at Dealer Under Proposed Bill
State senators passed the bill 29–1 earlier this month, saying it would bring California more in line with other states.
|
Sacramento County Will Use Drones to Track Homeless Encampments
Drones would also help provide water, food, clothing, and hygiene products to areas that are difficult to access, said the department chief.
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California Lawmaker Leads Voter ID Ballot Initiative Signature Campaign
The campaign hopes to place the initiative on the 2026 ballot.
|
Free Now Foundation Sues to Stop Vaccine Mandates for California Schoolchildren, Parents Speak Out on Injuries
A preliminary injunction requests that the state temporarily pause its enforcement of vaccination mandates for schoolchildren.
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Bill to Tax Vacant Storefronts Rewritten Following Pushback, Passes Committee
The bill would now require people who own commercial property to submit information on whether and why their properties are vacant.
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