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5 days ago · Incarceration and justice reform’s ripple effects continue to be felt heavily in our society. Our prison news coverage delves into the complex issues surrounding the penal system, shedding light on the ongoing challenges and reforms that impact the lives of those behind bars and the communities they return to- including reporting by prison journalist Steve Brooks, who was selected to ...
California’s slow vote count sows doubt — Here’s how one group …
7 hours ago · Some prominent conservatives, including GOP U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, are spreading unproven claims that Democrats are “stealing” the 45th Congressional District race in Southern California, where Democrat Derek Tran is leading by a razor-thin margin over Republican Rep. Michelle Steel after trailing her for days. “We wanted to create a record of where the vote count stood each ...
Silicon Valley communities remain resolute in effort to ban gas ...
1 day ago · LEADERS ACROSS THE West Valley are pushing for a greener future in one of the country’s most polluted areas, but it could be more challenging after a controversial ruling on the use of gas.. Campbell and Los Gatos recently explored ways to limit nitrogen oxide emissions caused by gas. The Campbell City Council unanimously approved a policy over the summer.
Berkeley reaches tentative agreement with major labor union to …
2 days ago · Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) The city of Berkeley averted a two-day strike ...
Oakland municipal workers’ union tell city leaders not to cut …
4 days ago · The unions — including SEIU 1021, IAFF Local 55, IFPTE Local 21 and IBEW Local 1245 — are proposing a “roadmap to a sustainable budget,” which recommends cutting police overtime by $24 million to $52 million, staffing up parking enforcement and other revenue-generating departments, reducing “non-service” spending and cutting the growth in senior management’s pay by up to $8 ...
Sonoma County sets up sandbag stations amid flooding risk due …
2 days ago · The city of Healdsburg has a sandbag station for residents at the Healdsburg Community Center at 1557 Healdsburg Ave. Bags are provided. Sand is available at the Occidental Volunteer Fire Department at 3800 Bohemian Highway in Occidental.
California cities planned to shut off gas in new buildings, but a ...
4 days ago · The decision followed a protracted legal battle with the California Restaurant Association, which prevailed in federal court. “It definitely created a chill,” said Misti Bruceri, an energy efficiency consultant who has spent the last two decades working with California cities to develop “reach codes”—building codes that go beyond the state’s baseline energy code.
Inside/Out - Local News Matters
Sep 4, 2024 · Crime and public safety are among the top concerns of our readers. We publish stories here about major incidents, policies and trends. A companion section called Inside/Out delves into the complex issues surrounding the penal system, shedding light on the ongoing challenges and reforms that impact the lives of those behind bars …
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San Jose launches pilot program to address oversized, lived-in vehicles parked on streets. The City of San Jose’s Department of Transportation is rolling out a pilot program to monitor and enforce parking rules for oversized and lived-in vehicles, addressing safety and environmental concerns, city officials announced last week.
County Election Coverage - Local News Matters
Nov 5, 2024 · East Palo Alto council race heats up amid high voter turnout, close contest. Hundreds of voters flocked to one of two voting centers in East Palo Alto on Tuesday while city council candidates made final efforts to reach voters up to the last minute before the polls closed at 8 p.m. Nine candidates are vying to win one of three at-large spots on the council.