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Federal Government Ships Nearly $50M to Port of Oakland for Infrastructure Upgrades

The Port of Oakland will receive nearly $50 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades as part of the $580 million national investment in port improvements under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, according to the office of U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, …

California’s Political Clout Will Fade as Long as Population Growth Remains Slow

Kamala Harris could count on winning California’s 54 electoral college votes as she campaigned for president, and the state’s voters delivered. In fact, California’s electoral votes were almost a quarter of the 226 she won nationwide, 44 short of what …

Educators Divided on Impact of Changes in STEM Math Placement at California Community Colleges

During an EdSource roundtable on Tuesday, panelists discussed both the potential upsides and their concerns about the implementation of AB 1705.

Founder of Company That Created LAUSD Chatbot Charged With Fraud

Joanna Smith-Griffin allegedly lied to investors as chief executive of AllHere, creator of Los Angeles Unified School District's AI tool "Ed," since unplugged.

Atmospheric River Could Bring Month’s Worth of Rain to Bay Area; Flood, Wind Alerts Issued

An atmospheric river storm is expected to arrive in the North Bay late Tuesday before spreading to the rest of the Bay Area later this week, likely bringing several inches of rain and wind gusts of up to 45-50 mph, …

Trump Taps Linda McMahon as Education Secretary, a Pro-Wrestling Mogul With Little School Experience

Trump nominated Linda McMahon for secretary of Education, despite her limited experience in school management. He lauded her support of 'school choice' and 'parents' rights.'

Review:  Italian ‘Letters of Love’ Monologue at the Marsh Could Be More Animated

It’s an intriguing idea for a solo show, to find out what happens when a woman named Mara, packing up her late mother’s belongings, comes upon a packet of handwritten letters after the funeral.Signed “Gabriele,” the letters in "Lettere d'Amore” …

L.A. 'Sanctuary City' Law Won't Prevent Deportations. But 'We Are Hardening Our Defenses'

The law would not stop the federal government from carrying out mass deportations. But it signals that City Hall is standing with its immigrant population.

This Northern California Marine Center Leads the Way in Ocean Conservation and Education

The Noyo Center for Marine Science is busy. The Fort Bragg organization, led by Executive Director Sheila Semans, recently celebrated ten years of pursuing its core mission “to advance ocean conservation through education, exploration and experience.”  But the Noyo Center …

Proposition 32 Was Just Rejected. In Blue California, Why Did the Minimum-Wage Boost Fail?

California's voters typically lean heavily to the left. So, why did a minimum-wage boost fail?

Unusual Back Tattoo Linked 'Chesapeake Bandits' Member to Armored Car Heist, Jury Finds

When a robber bent down to grab stolen money, his hoodie rode up to reveal a star tattoo on his lower back — a marking that became a major focus during a trial this month.

LAUSD Unanimously Affirms Support for Immigrant and LGBTQ+ Students Leading Up to Trump’s Inauguration

LAUSD's school board passed four policies in response to the re-election of President Donald Trump, vowing to support immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities.

Mill Valley Home Revealed to Be Unheralded Work of Famed Architect Joseph Allen Stein

A MODEST HOUSE in Mill Valley was honored Tuesday as a “lost work” of renowned architect Joseph Allen Stein, who fled the Bay Area to Mexico with his family in 1950 before it was built.The mid-century modern — an efficient …

Un Niño De California Da Positivo a La Gripe Aviar Y Es El Primer Caso No Adquirido a Través De Ganado Infectado

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A California Child Tested Positive for Bird Flu. Here’s Why This Case Is Different

Bird flu has been spreading among dairy workers in California’s Central Valley, jumping from cows to people. A new suspected case in the Bay Area came from an unknown source.

California's Drug Task Force Halts Entry of an Estimated $11.9 Million in Fentanyl, Governor Says

Last month, the California National Guard's Counterdrug Task Force seized 1.7 million fentanyl pills. This comes after Gov. Gavin Newsom double the task force staff in June.

California Cities Planned to Shut Off Gas in New Buildings, but a Lawsuit Turned It Back On. Now What?

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here.When Berkeley stopped enforcing its much-watched ban on gas appliances in new construction earlier this …

Erratic Driver Hits, Kills NorCal USPS Worker, Police Say

An SUV driver hit a USPS worker outside his vehicle on Monday, police said.

Oakland Municipal Workers’ Union Tell City Leaders Not to Cut Services to Balance Budget

A coalition of Oakland municipal employee unions are calling on city leaders to protect jobs and services in the face of a massive budget deficit.During a news conference on the steps of Oakland City Hall on Monday morning, labor leaders …

FTC, Indiana Residents Pressure State to Block Hospital Merger

Indiana residents and federal officials are urging state health regulators to stop two rival hospitals in Terre Haute from merging. The deal, if approved, would leave residents with a hospital monopoly.

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