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Person Suspected of Torching UC Berkeley Police Car Is Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
Casey Robert Goonan now faces formal charges after the grand jury signaled there was enough evidence to prosecute.

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Step Into the Past at California's Newest State Park
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Arson Suspect Arrested in Park Fire Near Chico, California's Largest This Year
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Find Out How Much Covered California Insurance Premiums Will Increase in 2025
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Southwest Airlines Will Ditch Open Seating, Charge for More Legroom
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For This 18-Year-Old Skater, the Paris Olympics Are Just the Beginning

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Step Into the Past at California's Newest State Park
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Arson Suspect Arrested in Park Fire Near Chico, California's Largest This Year
Systemic Neglect: How Staffing Shortages In Nursing Homes Leave Patients Trapped in Hospitals
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Third-Act Friendship Comedy ‘The Fabulous Four’ Is a Refreshing Summer Treat
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Why Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom’ Is Soundtracking the Kamala Harris Campaign
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For This 18-Year-Old Skater, the Paris Olympics Are Just the Beginning
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Housing Affordability

Newsom Orders State Agencies to Dismantle Homeless Encampments Across California

In light of a recent Supreme Court decision, Gov. Gavin Newsom directed state agencies to remove homeless encampments from streets and other public areas.

For Half Moon Bay's Aging Farmworkers, New Affordable Housing Projects Offer Opportunity to 'Rest With Dignity'

Senior farmworker housing is approved after years of advocacy and a singular tragedy.

Millbrae Voters Recall Council Members Who Didn’t Oppose Affordable Housing

Stemming from a bitter debate over plans to turn a hotel into supportive housing, the recall effort against two Millbrae City Council members appears to have passed.

Breed Aims to Rezone Downtown San Francisco for More Housing, Fewer Offices

The proposed legislation would eliminate an office space requirement, allowing large developments in SoMa to be fully residential.
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Immigration

For Half Moon Bay's Aging Farmworkers, New Affordable Housing Projects Offer Opportunity to 'Rest With Dignity'

Senior farmworker housing is approved after years of advocacy and a singular tragedy.
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Thousands of San Francisco Hotel Workers Ready for Strike Vote

The union representing about 3,000 employees at Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt hotels is holding a strike authorization vote as contracts are set to expire next month.

If Trump Wins: Immigration and Foreign Affairs

Sen. Padilla on the Presidential Debate, Immigration, 2 Years Since Dobbs

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Person Suspected of Torching UC Berkeley Police Car Is Indicted by Federal Grand Jury

Casey Robert Goonan now faces formal charges after the grand jury signaled there was enough evidence to prosecute.
A view of a river with trees and other vegetation around.

Step Into the Past at California's Newest State Park

California's newest state park, Dos Rios (Central Valley), just opened this summer — and a visit is like stepping into a time machine as its creators reimagine what a state park can be.

Arson Suspect Arrested in Park Fire Near Chico, California's Largest This Year

The man was seen pushing a burning car into a gully in upper Bidwell Park, where the fire started, according to the Butte County district attorney’s office.
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Find Out How Much Covered California Insurance Premiums Will Increase in 2025

Premium increases are expected to vary largely by region and plan, but most consumers will receive subsidies protecting them from steep hikes.

Southwest Airlines Will Ditch Open Seating, Charge for More Legroom

Changes, including assigned seats, red-eye flights and ‘premium’ seating, have come as the budget airline faces continued financial struggles.

For This 18-Year-Old Skater, the Paris Olympics Are Just the Beginning

Petaluma's Minna Stess has been skating since she was two. Now she's competing for the gold.

California Supreme Court Upholds Keeping Gig Drivers as Independent Contractors

The ruling on Proposition 22 hands a victory to the app-based companies like Uber and Lyft, which spent $200 million in their campaign on the ballot measure.

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