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Residents Try to Shut Down South LA Oil Drill Site - KQED Governor Gavin Newsom says he won't oversee an extension for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant, California's last functioning nuclear plant.
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Meta Faces Another Trial Over Alleged Harms of Social Media | KQED On Wednesday in Oakland, the federal trial between four state attorneys general, including California AG Rob Bonta, and Meta begins with jury...
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San José Strike Vote This Week Could Set Up a Major Work Stoppage | KQED Two city worker unions will hold a strike authorization vote as contract talks remain deadlocked. San José Mayor Matt Mahan has said the city has...
San José Strike Vote This Week Could Set Up a Major Work Stoppage
Two city worker unions will hold a strike authorization vote as contract talks remain deadlocked. San José Mayor Matt Mahan has said the city has offered all it can afford.
OUSD Cellphone Ban for Students Takes Effect on the First Day of the School Year
A new California law means school districts must develop new policies prohibiting phone use during school days.
Federal Colorado River Plan Leaves States Guessing Every Two Years
The feds are likely to impose a stopgap plan cutting California’s supply 10% through 2028. Worse than the cuts, though, is the uncertainty. Here’s what that means for California.
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Fatal Collision in Downtown San Francisco Closes Down Market Street Intersection - KQED In December 2025, Mayor Daniel Lurie signed a new street-safety plan as part of a citywide overhaul of how it handles traffic safety after San...
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Mayor Todd Gloria on San Diego's Wins and Setbacks - KQED San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria discusses housing fights, budget cuts and leading America's mayors under Trump's second administration.
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California Announces $3,500 Instant Rebate for New EV Purchases, Available Now - KQED Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that $135.5 million is available for “MyFirstEV,” enough to pay for about 73,000 new zero-emission vehicles. These...
What Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Primary Win Means for California Democrats
Newsom heads to Michigan this weekend to stump for Democrats just days after progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s primary victory.
How Does California’s $3,500 EV Rebate Work?
First-time electric vehicle buyers in California could soon get thousands of dollars off the sticker price. Here’s how to apply.
A Simple Way to Prevent Homelessness Is Growing in San Francisco. Is It Sustainable?
Families say rental assistance is a crucial lifeline in an increasingly expensive city, but the need is growing.
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From Cash Checks to Shelter Mandates, The South Bay Is Betting Big on Homelessness Solutions The Bay Area has experienced something of a shelter shift in recent years. Some local leaders, most notably San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, have invested...
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Labor Leaders Urge State to Expand Displaced Oil and Gas Workers' Fund | KQED California's oil and gas industry... This comes as a bill from California Republican Congressman Tom McClintock is advancing in Washington DC.
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What's Behind Steve Hilton's Quick Ascension in California Politics? - KQED ... California's election reporting process, arguing that delays in counting... Assemblymember Isaac Bryan with the California Black Caucus said...
Mayor Todd Gloria on San Diego’s Wins and Setbacks
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria discusses housing fights, budget cuts and leading America’s mayors under Trump’s second administration.
Huffman Demands FAA Restore Quiet Sonoma County Flight Paths After Bohemian Club Changes
A temporary route change ahead of an exclusive and secretive gathering renewed calls to reduce jet noise for West Sonoma County residents.
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California Democratic Party Endorses Billionaire Tax, Splitting with Newsom | KQED Rep. Maxine Waters of Los Angeles attended the Sunday board meeting, helping the Proposition 40 campaign whip the votes needed to secure an...
California Leads US With New AI Transparency Law
Legislation from two Bay Area lawmakers seeks to label content generated by artificial intelligence.
Inside the Fight for the Future of California’s Climate Dollars
Changes to the state’s cap-and-invest program could leave billions of dollars less for housing, transit or high-speed rail — forcing lawmakers to make tough spending choices.
California Lawmaker Told Court Her Mom Had Dementia in Family Property Battle. Not so, Said Doctors
Records show Anamarie Ávila Farías, a state lawmaker representing parts of Contra Costa County, tried to have her mother placed under conservatorship. She dropped it once she gained control of disputed properties.
LA Fire Survivors Say Newsom Is Trying to Help Utilities Reduce Their Wildfire Costs, Again
Survivors, insurance industry slam purported last-minute bills to shift wildfire costs away from utilities.
Lawmakers Return to Sacramento to Tackle Wildfire Costs, Climate Funding, AI Data Centers
In the final weeks of the legislative session, Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers will consider high-stakes decisions on energy and the environment.
California Lawmakers Fail to Fix Warning System for Teacher Misconduct — Again
California is set to launch a database for school support staff, such as bus drivers and janitors, with substantiated claims of egregious misconduct. Setting up a similar system for public school teachers, however, is proving more complicated.
