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Sick Brown Pelicans Are Turning Up Along the Coast — and We Don't Know Why
International Bird Rescue has recovered dozens of emaciated brown pelicans already.

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Federal Prosecutors Request 40-Year Sentence for David DePape Who Attacked Pelosi's Husband With a Hammer
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Their Batteries Hurt the Environment, but EVs Still Beat Gas Cars. Here's Why
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California Is Testing New Generative AI Tools. Here's What to Know
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California Has a Multibillion-Dollar Budget Deficit. Here's What You Need to Know
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Under New California Law, Restaurants to Include All Surcharges in Menu Prices
Sick Brown Pelicans Are Turning Up Along the Coast — and We Don't Know Why
Their Batteries Hurt the Environment, but EVs Still Beat Gas Cars. Here's Why
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California Regulators Approve Adding Fixed Charge of Up to $24 to Utility Bills
A 19th-Century Bookbinder Struggles With Race and Identity in ‘The Library Thief’
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$100 Million Gift Paves Way for Affordable Artist Housing in San Francisco
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In 1896, a Mysterious UFO Brought Northern California to a Mesmerized Halt
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Housing Affordability

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$100 Million Gift Paves Way for Affordable Artist Housing in San Francisco

Plans for the 100-unit building on Market Street were filed with the city on Friday.

Fairfield Official's Wife Returns Money From Campaign for New California City

The wife of a Fairfield City Council member appeared as a campaign consultant on California Forever’s campaign finance documents. The council member says it’s not what it seems.
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Half Moon Bay Mayor Calls Newsom's Legal Threat Over Farmworker Housing Unhelpful

Half Moon Bay is pursuing two low-income housing developments for farmworkers in the wake of the mass shooting on two mushroom farms last year. Gov. Gavin Newsom feels the process isn't moving fast enough.
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Map: What You Need to Earn to Afford a Median-Priced Home in Your County in California

San Mateo, Santa Clara and Marin topped the list of California counties that required the highest incomes to afford a median-priced home.

Immigration

Key California Ag Giant and United Farm Workers Clash Amid Union-Drive Efforts

In California, a conflict has emerged between the Wonderful Co. and the United Farm Workers over worker organization under a new labor law. Since its enactment, four groups of farm laborers, including those from Wonderful Nurseries in Wasco, have sought to unionize.
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Half Moon Bay Mayor Calls Newsom's Legal Threat Over Farmworker Housing Unhelpful

Half Moon Bay is pursuing two low-income housing developments for farmworkers in the wake of the mass shooting on two mushroom farms last year. Gov. Gavin Newsom feels the process isn't moving fast enough.

A Family Fled Ethnic Violence in India. Its Echoes Resonate in the Bay Area

One year ago, the family of Bay resident Niang Hangzo fled violence in India. Hangzo started an organization to help raise awareness of the ethnic conflict as her mother and other family members wondered how to rebuild their lives.

How Arizona and Nevada Could Determine Who Controls White House, Senate

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Federal Prosecutors Request 40-Year Sentence for David DePape Who Attacked Pelosi's Husband With a Hammer

Prosecutors made the request ahead of a sentencing hearing for David DePape, saying he has not shown remorse for the October 2022 attack.

Sick Brown Pelicans Are Turning Up Along the Coast — and We Don't Know Why

International Bird Rescue has recovered dozens of emaciated brown pelicans already.
A view of mines with terraces etched in the landscape.

Their Batteries Hurt the Environment, but EVs Still Beat Gas Cars. Here's Why

Experts say making the batteries that power electric vehicles is not a zero-emission process and has a significant carbon footprint, but that it's still a better alternative to gasoline vehicles in the long run.

California Is Testing New Generative AI Tools. Here's What to Know

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration announced Thursday the state will partner with five companies to develop and test generative AI tools that could improve public service.

California Has a Multibillion-Dollar Budget Deficit. Here's What You Need to Know

This is the second year in a row California is facing a multibillion-dollar shortfall. State revenues have continued to fall amid increasing inflation and a slowdown in the state’s usually robust technology industry.

Under New California Law, Restaurants to Include All Surcharges in Menu Prices

A new state law mandating price transparency will begin in July, poised to upend how many restaurants operate. Under the law, menus must display all-inclusive prices for each item, incorporating all mandatory charges.

College Commencements Face Disruption From Pro-Palestinian Protests

Graduations scheduled this weekend are some of the first to be held since pro-Palestinian encampments and protests popped up on college campuses across the country and California.

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