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Cal Maritime’s Merger With Cal Poly Awaits Final Board Vote

Pending full board approval on Thursday, all students at the newly merged university would be Cal Poly students starting in fall 2026.

Nearly Half of Muslim Students at California Universities Say They Have Been Harassed, Survey Finds

A new report from the Council on Islamic Relations said that close to half of Muslim students surveyed at dozens of California campuses felt harassed or discriminated against because of their religion.

Cupertino School Board Candidate’s Probable Election Leaves Some LGBTQ Families Anxious

AS ONE CUPERTINO Union School District candidate inches toward a win, alarm bells are sounding among LGBTQ+ advocates worried about his stance on inclusive curriculum.Parent Long Jiao’s apparent second-place finish for one of the two open seats on the five-person …

East Bay City to Pay Woman Nearly $1M After Police Dog Mauled Her Scalp

A woman will receive a massive settlement after a gruesome attack in the East Bay.

Early Outlook Suggests $2-Billion California Deficit, Warns of Federal Changes Under Trump

The California Legislative Analysts' Office predicted a largely balanced budget outlook in the upcoming fiscal year, but warned about uncertainties.

California's Rainy Season Begins With a Bomb Cyclone Bang. Are We in for a Third Record Wet Winter?

The first major atmospheric river system is pummeling the Pacific Northwest and Northern California, supercharged by a bomb cyclone. But officials still say it's too early to determine what the rest of the winter could bring.

California's Central Valley Is Sinking at a Record-Breaking Pace, New Study Shows

A new study quantifies just how much the ground has given way.

Cal State Is Trying to Save Its Smallest Campus by Merging It With Cal Poly

Due to financial collapse brought on by enrollment declines, Cal Maritime is poised to merge with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The merger is expected to pass a final vote by Cal State leaders tomorrow after being approved in committee …

Worrying Update in Search for Hawaii Woman, 30, Who Vanished From California Airport

The family says new information has revealed that Hannah Kobayashi is "in danger."

Best Bets: Papercutting Exhibit, Smuin Christmas Ballet, Dickens Fair, SF Symphony Youth Orchestra, Gryphon Trio

Freebie of the week: For many, papercuts are the nicks that land on your fingertip in the blink of an eye and hang around for several irritating and painful days. But in the art world, papercutting refers to a discipline …

Berkeley Tenants Union Alleges Property Owners Association Violated Campaign Laws

The Berkeley Tenants Union, a nonprofit of about 70 tenants throughout Berkeley, is filing a complaint against a landlord group over its initiative practices and campaign funding.According to a statement released Monday, the union is bringing its complaints to Berkeley’s …

He Found a Girl's Body in the Snow in 1979. Nearly 50 Years Later, DNA Shows He Killed Her

Lewis Randy Williamson found the body of 17-year-old Esther Gonzalez off of Highway 243 in Riverside County nearly 50 years ago. DNA now shows he was her killer.

Biden Administration Outlines Options for Addressing Colorado River Water Shortages

Federal officials release a proposal outlining options for new, long-term rules for managing chronic water shortages from the overtapped Colorado River.

Shoplifter Injured by Police Dog Gets Nearly $1-Million Settlement From Northern California City

A woman injured by a police dog as she was being arrested for shoplifting in Northern California is getting a settlement of nearly $1 million.

Fire Burned a Quarter of Avocado Acreage in Ventura County. How One Farmer Hopes to Rebuild

The Mountain Fire burned about a quarter of Ventura county's avocado harvest. The county is the number one producer of the fruit in the state.

San Mateo County Workers Win 15% Wage Boost, New Paid Holiday in Tentative Deal

The union representing about 2,000 San Mateo county workers will vote on a tentative contract calling for a 15% wage increase, a new paid holiday and increased county contributions to health care premiums.The proposed three-year contract between the County Board …

California Just Set Rules That Trade Short-Term Climate Gain for Long-Term Health and Safety

California regulators just voted to ignore the long-term environmental and social costs of factory-farm incentives. Our climate solutions must not come at the expense of environmental justice.

Why Did Someone Add a Giant Meth Pipe to MacArthur Park's Prometheus Statue?

While the Greek god Prometheus is known for rebelliously taking fire from the gods to give to humans, at his statue in MacArthur Park he was using it to heat an oversized meth pipe.

SF Symphony Youth Orchestra Begins 2024-25 Season With New Director Radu Paponiu, Sax Soloist Harry Jo

The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra has established a reputation for being one of the world’s most accomplished youth ensembles. The SFSYO, which has provided preprofessional training to the Bay Area’s most talented young musicians at no cost since 1981, …

Pregnant Woman Shot in Stomach in San Francisco Neighborhood

A woman was shot in the SF Bayview neighborhood and the suspect is still at large.

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