California Lawmakers Move to Preserve Safety Rules
California lawmakers advanced a union-backed bill to preserve refinery worker rules as the state moves to rewrite them following an oil industry settlement.
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San Francisco Uses New Speed Limit Law to Help Kids Get to School Safely | KQED The announcement comes as San Francisco continues its efforts to prevent traffic injuries and deaths in the city. Last year, Mayor Daniel Lurie...
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Major League Baseball to Hold 2028 All-Star Game at San Francisco's Oracle Park | KQED ... San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 in San... Mayor Daniel Lurie and the league announced Friday that baseball's...
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After San Francisco Scooter Victim Identified, Advocates Call for Safer Market Street | KQED After San Francisco Scooter Victim Identified, Advocates Call for Safer Market Street... Last April, Mayor Daniel Lurie opened Market Street to select...
After San Francisco Scooter Victim Identified, Advocates Call for Safer Market Street
Advocates seek safer Muni rail crossings and traffic changes as debate continues over Market Street access and downtown road safety.
San José Weighs Data Center Benefits as Residents Raise Environmental Concerns
Without hitting pause on development negotiations, a South Bay city committee voted Wednesday to consider community investments.
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Young People Consider Trades as Cost of College Rises - KQED ... California Coast to offshore oil drilling. Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, says the new plan could open protected areas. “This was made clear...
Aisha Wahab to File FEC Complaint Over Alleged Election Interference in Race for Swalwell Seat
Groups affiliated with the pro-Israel lobby organization AIPAC have poured millions into attack ads against Wahab, who is campaigning for the vacant East Bay congressional seat formerly held by Eric Swalwell.
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San José Police Watchdog Retires Suddenly | KQED San José Mayor Matt Mahan speaks during a July 25, 2025 press conference in North San José about a partnership with PG&E intended to attract more data...
San José Police Watchdog Retires Suddenly
San José’s independent police auditor has retired suddenly without public explanation.
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How Prepared Are We for Cyberattacks on Cities, Water Systems? - KQED Alma Hernandez, mayor, Suisun City; James Rundle, reporter covering cybersecurity, national cyber policy and privacy, Wall Street Journal. Become a...
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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...
