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CA heat wave raises wildfire, illness risks
The sun sets behind high tension power lines in the Porter Ranch section of Los Angeles on Sept. 23, 2024. Photo by Mark J. Terrill, AP Photo The high in the Bay Area city where I live was 95 degrees ...
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Home briefs: House with unusual ‘prisoner chair’ from 1665 among stops on San Francisco Interior Design Tour
Whether you’re looking to tour some exceptional home interiors , learn some gardening skills or get a firsthand look at ...
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How early care apprenticeships can help address California’s dire teacher shortage
Guest Commentary written by Randi Wolfe Randi Wolfe is the founder and executive director of Early Care & Education Pathways to Success. She is currently serving a second term as an appointed member ...
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Newsom wraps up bills, heads to Mexico
While Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Mexico to attend the inauguration of its first female president, legislators’ work isn’t done — ...
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Sanitary district dissolves amid tensions, accusations
As the East Palo Alto Sanitary District bid its final farewell to the community on Tuesday after more than 80 years of sewer ...
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UC says federal law prevents it from hiring undocumented students. A lawsuit seeks to change that
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A minimum wage increase for California health care workers is finally kicking in
In summary A California minimum wage law that was delayed amid budget troubles is now set to go into effect Oct. 16. It’s expected to benefit hundreds of thousands of workers. California health ...
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She lost her job after talking with state auditors. She just won $8.7 million in whistleblower case
In summary Tamara Evans worked for the agency that oversees credentialing for California law enforcement officers. She sued her former employer, alleging she faced retaliation for sharing her concerns ...
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Newsom’s gas price bill passes Assembly, but Senate plan still uncertain
In summary The Assembly approves Gov. Newsom’s bill on oil refineries on a 44-17 vote. But the state Senate will have its say during the special session. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s special session proposal ...
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Feast and Floral opens wine bar, marketplace and catering kitchen in Redwood City
Since 2019, Feast and Floral has provided elegant and colorful cheese and charcuterie boards, grazing tables, snack boxes, ...
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Vomiting, cramps and lethargy: As heat rises, California kids are sweltering in schools with no air conditioning
In summary An estimated 1 in 5 schools has no air conditioning and another 10% need repair. Underfunded schools struggle to keep classrooms cool as heat waves intensify. “It’s a hot mess,” one teacher ...
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Late payments to nonprofits hamper California’s fight against homelessness
In summary Homeless service providers are scaling back and taking out loans as they wait for late payments from the government. California’s homeless service providers have a problem: They aren’t ...