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Jill McLaughlin
Golden Gate Bridge Protesters Released in San Francisco as Investigation Continues
The clock ran out for officials who were unable to finish investigating the case before a 4 p.m. deadline April 16, allowing protesters to be released.
Apr 17, 2024
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Jill McLaughlin
7 hours
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California
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Sophie Li
California Bill Would Ban Decaf Method Used by Starbucks, Dunkin', and More
The legislation targets a carcinogen, methylene chloride, and notes that there are alternative ways of decaffeinating coffee.
Apr 17, 2024
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Sophie Li
12 hours
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Northern California
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Brian Back
Northern California City Relaxes Homeless Rules Amid Federal Lawsuit
San Rafael officials have struggled to address public safety issues surrounding a large homeless encampment near a middle school.
Apr 17, 2024
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Brian Back
12 hours
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California
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Travis Gillmore
California and Norway Commit to Climate Partnership
Newsom acknowledges the challenge of keeping rate increases in check while meeting emissions goals.
Apr 17, 2024
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Travis Gillmore
13 hours
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Northern California
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Jill McLaughlin
Popular Bay Area Burger Joint Closes After 38 Years Following ADA Lawsuit
An expert said the building had barriers for disabled customers. The owner said adding a wheelchair ramp was too costly.
Apr 17, 2024
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Jill McLaughlin
16 hours
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California
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Beige Luciano-Adams
Newsom Gives Norwegian Delegation a Limited Tour of San Quentin
The visitors saw similarities between California prisons and those back home. Inmates said they didn’t see everything.
Apr 17, 2024
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Beige Luciano-Adams
16 hours
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California
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Rudy Blalock
California Seizes $53 Million in Illegal Cannabis Products in 3 Months
From January through March, law enforcement also destroyed 54,000 plants, a boon to the legal market, the governor says.
Apr 17, 2024
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Rudy Blalock
17 hours
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California
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Micaela Ricaforte
‘Science of Reading’ Bill’s Death Is No Mystery. The Union Did It
The measure would have mandated a phonics approach, which the teachers union said would not meet the needs of English learners.
Apr 17, 2024
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Micaela Ricaforte
21 hours
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California
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Jill McLaughlin
California Bill Would Double Penalties for Protesters Blocking Traffic
An Assemblywoman said pro-Palestinian demonstrators on the Golden Gate Bridge ‘crossed a dangerous line.’
Apr 17, 2024
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Jill McLaughlin
22 hours
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California
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Travis Gillmore
Newsom Signs Early Action Plan to Cut $17.3 Billion From California’s Budget Deficit
The governor now has until May 14 to propose a revised budget to address the state’s record deficit.
Apr 16, 2024
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Travis Gillmore
Apr 16
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California
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Travis Gillmore
Pro-Palestinian Protests Erupt Across California
“I certainly respect the cause around the ceasefire,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said. ”But I think there’s a better way of expressing it.”
Apr 16, 2024
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Travis Gillmore
Apr 16
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Viewpoints
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John McGinness
It’s Time for California to Reform Proposition 47
Apr 16, 2024
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John McGinness
Apr 16
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Northern California
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Brian Back
San Francisco Considers Allowing Residents to Sue Grocers for Shutting Down Without Notice
The proposed ordinance would also require stores to work with residents and officials to find a replacement.
Apr 16, 2024
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Brian Back
Apr 16
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Northern California
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Sophie Li
Progressive Alameda County District Attorney to Face Recall Vote
Petition supporters deemed Pamela Price too lenient in the face of rising crime in Oakland.
Apr 16, 2024
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Sophie Li
Apr 16
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Northern California
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Jill McLaughlin
Here’s Why It Took 5 Hours to Clear Pro-Palestinian Protesters on the Golden Gate Bridge
CHP officers explained that demonstrators connected themselves with chains and rebar to slow efforts to remove them,
Apr 16, 2024
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Jill McLaughlin
Apr 16
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Viewpoints
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Pamela Garfield-Jaeger
Should We Be Telling Girls That Puberty Is So Hard?
Let’s help girls grow up with resilience.
Apr 16, 2024
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Pamela Garfield-Jaeger
Apr 16
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California
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Travis Gillmore
California Lawmaker Hosts Paris Hilton at Capitol for Bipartisan Youth Protection Bill
“I just want to be the hero that I needed when I was a little girl,” said the celebrity advocate and abuse survivor.
Apr 16, 2024
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Travis Gillmore
Apr 16
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California
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Micaela Ricaforte
California Bill Would Let State Colleges Hire Illegal Immigrant Students
Immigrant law groups have pushed for such a law, saying it would end a “separate-but-equal” system.
Apr 16, 2024
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Micaela Ricaforte
Apr 16
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California
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Beige Luciano-Adams
California’s ‘Rape Club’ Federal Prison to Close
On the heels of sex-abuse scandal, feds say they will empty the prison but closure may be temporary.
Apr 15, 2024
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Beige Luciano-Adams
Apr 15
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Northern California
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Jill McLaughlin
2 San Francisco Jails Remain Locked Down as Violence Escalates
The deputies union asked the sheriff to send in the National Guard to bolster jail personnel. Inmates have injured 7 staffers since March 29.
Apr 15, 2024
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Jill McLaughlin
Apr 15
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