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How Trump's Win Could Reshape UC Research, LGBTQ+ Rights and Student Loan Forgiveness

Trump's presidential term could bring sweeping changes to financial aid, impact UC research funding and eliminate protections for LGBTQ+ and undocumented students.

Why Latino Men Voted for Trump: 'It's the Economy, Stupid'

In this election, an estimated 55% of Latino male voters favored Trump, up from 32% in 2016, exit polls showed. That shift, experts say, is a sign that the immigrant experience is less of a factor in the diverse Latino …

He Thought He'd Found Amelia Earhart's Plane. It Was a Pile of Rocks

Surely, the grainy image had to be Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane, 16,000 feet beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean. This week, Tony Romeo announced that the discovery amounted to less than they had hoped.

Watchdog Calls for Tighter Scrutiny of Medicare Advantage Home Visits

A new federal watchdog audit is ratcheting up pressure on government officials to crack down on billions of dollars in overcharges linked to Medicare Advantage home visits.

California Expanded Medi-Cal to Unauthorized Residents. The Results Are Mixed.

California this year took the final step in opening Medi-Cal, its Medicaid program, to every eligible resident regardless of immigration status. It's a significant expansion for an already massive safety net program.

Watchdog Calls for Tighter Scrutiny of Medicare Advantage Home Visits

A new federal watchdog audit is ratcheting up pressure on government officials to crack down on billions of dollars in overcharges linked to Medicare Advantage home visits.

Parcel Tax Measure to Support Ukiah Valley Fire Services Falls Short of Needed Two-Thirds

A ballot measure to authorize a special tax to support services provided by the Ukiah Valley Fire District is falling short of the two-thirds majority it needs to pass, according to unofficial results released by the county.As of Wednesday, 28.5% …

Newsom Uses a Stunt to Position Himself as a Leader of the Anti-Trump Resistance

Two days after the nation’s voters gave Donald Trump another term as president, Gov. Gavin Newsom staged a publicity stunt to position California — and presumably himself — as the epicenter of resistance.

School Board Results Show Wins on Conservative and Progressive Sides

Increased efforts by teachers unions and conservative groups to get favored candidates elected had mixed results this year.

Breed Concedes to Lurie, Says She’s ‘Beyond Grateful’ for Her Time as San Francisco Mayor

San Francisco Mayor London Breed conceded to challenger Daniel Lurie on Thursday and said she called to congratulate the Levi Strauss heir.Breed, the city’s first Black woman mayor, said on social media that she planned a smooth transition for her …

Mountain Fire Fouls the Air, Forcing a Wood-Burning Ban Just as Fall Cooldown Begins

Air quality officials in Southern California announced the first no-burn day of the 2024-25 season Friday as the Mountain fire burns.

Santa Clara County Office of Education Launches Probe Into Misuse of Public Funds

The Santa Clara County Office of Education says it will seek independent, third-party audits and reviews of “substantial” issues in its finances and operations.The Education Office said it recently uncovered potential evidence of unauthorized expenditure of public funds and contract …

Republican Young Kim Reelected to Congress Representing Orange County

The Associated Press called the race in California's 40th Congressional District on Thursday.

Satellite Photos Show Intense Power, Devastation of the Mountain Fire

Satellite imagery showcases the Mountain fire's fury as homes are reduced to rubble and a vast plume of smoke stretches into the atmosphere.

Levi's Heir and Political Outsider Daniel Lurie Wins San Francisco Mayor's Race

Levi's heir and nonprofit executive Daniel Lurie soundly beat incumbent Mayor London Breed to become San Francisco's next mayor. His victory is part of a broader centrist shift for this famously liberal city.

NPR Tiny Desk Contest Winner the Philharmonik Plays Glide’s Festive Holiday Fundraiser

For multi-instrumentalist, producer, hip-hop artist and NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner The Philharmonik, it was simple to say yes to an invitation to perform at San Francisco charity Glide’s annual holiday fundraiser this year. “This is awesome,” he thought, upon …

Micro-Transit’s Mega Moment: Silicon Valley Cities Get Funding to Grow Ride-Share Services

MULTIPLE SILICON VALLEY cities are raking in money for micro-transit programs, which transit advocates say is critical for areas with sparser public transportation.Sunnyvale has secured a roughly $4.2 million grant from the California State Transportation Agency to cover about half …

2 Boys in Bodega Bay Boating Accident Also NorCal School Shooting Survivors

They survived a 2017 school shooting and were involved in a deadly boating accident.

2 Boys in Deadly Bodega Bay Boat Accident Also School Shooting Survivors

They survived a 2017 school shooting and were involved in a deadly boating accident.

Los Angeles County Increases Reward to $25,000 for Information in Decades-Old Death of Mitrice Richardson

24-year-old Mitrice Richardson disappeared in 2009 after leaving a Malibu sheriff's station, and was found dead months after.

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