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Progress Report

In this issue of The Newsletter, we ponder incremental progress as reflected in the journey of two newsrooms.

Image caption: Kara Meyberg Guzman is one of the hardest working journalists in the business.
Q&A: Kara Meyberg Guzman of Santa Cruz Local

Meet tiny newsroom co-founder Kara Meyberg Guzman, who has been honored by the Local Independent Online News Publishers Association.

Image caption: Many Planned Parenthood workers say they have heavier workloads and tougher working conditions since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Planned Parenthood Workers Unionize After Roe v. Wade Overturn

Planned Parenthood clinics in Southern California saw a sharp increase in abortions after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. Now, workers at the clinics are creating a union.

Image caption: California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has a plan that may be the last chance to keep home insurers covering homes in the state.
New Plan to Fix Home Insurance Crisis: What You Need to Know

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara unveils a plan to shore up the California insurance market for homeowners. Insurers would return to wildfire zones, but would have an easier path to rate increases.

Image caption: Fewer and fewer Californians every month have health insurance due to thinning of enrollment in the state's free health plan for low-income people.
Thousands of Californians Lost Medi-Cal. Here’s What to Do Now

About 300,000 Californians have lost Medi-Cal coverage since the state resumed eligibility checks. You have options if you get a notice about your coverage.

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Sept. 18, 2023: Problem Child.

Big Social Media is abandoning the field of reliable information-distribution in some big ways. CALocal is helping to fill that hole—with maps.

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Distributing Ground Truth by Mapping the Situation

Social media were once very good at sharing reliable first-hand information about fires, floods, etc. Not any more. Here’s an alternative.

Image caption: Voters will decide whether to spend funds previously earmarked for mental health care on housing of the homeless.
Newsom’s Mental Health Plan Heads to Voters. What Does it Say?

California collects a special tax on high incomes to fund mental health services. Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to change how the money is spent so a share of it can be used to fund housing for homeless people with mental …

Image caption: As California's legislative session ends, lawmakers take no steps to address the state's fire insurance crisis.
Legislature Fails to Address California Fire Insurance Crisis

Legislators weren’t able to reach a compromise that helps insurers with wildfire risk while also protecting homeowners. Interest groups hope to find one in meetings this fall.

Image caption: Non-law enforcement spending on anti-hate efforts has topped $200 million since 2021, more than any other state.
California Spends Millions to Stop Hate Crimes. Here’s How

Hate crimes were up 20 percent in California in 2022, with those against transgender, Muslim and Black people increasing especially sharply. But the state is also spending more than any other to combat such crimes, including a hotline, state commission …

Image caption: Before cities order police to clear out homeless camps, courts have ruled they must provide “adequate” shelter.
Do California Cities Offer ‘Adequate Shelter’ for Homeless?

Police can’t force homeless people from encampments unless the city in question has “adequate shelter” for those who are displaced, according to courts. Now everyone involved wants to know what “adequate” means.

Image caption: New legislation will impose penalties on local school boards that ban books for covering issues of diversity.
New California Bill Slaps Back at School Book Bans

California will penalize school boards that ban books based on inclusion of certain groups under a bill the governor is expected to sign into law. But some fear unintended consequences.

Image caption: The Sacramento region may be the center of state politics, but it’s also a world-class destination for serious athletes. Find out more in our guide to running in the Capital region.
Sept 11, 2023: The Lighter Side of … California

Take a break from the weighty worries of the modern world. Go on a run, absorb some culture, and yuk it up with California-born comedians.

Image caption: Run to Feed the Hungry participants raise funds for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.
Running Around California’s Capital Region

From marathoners to casual joggers, enthusiasts can take advantage of the Sacramento region’s diverse trails, terrain, and competitive events.

Image caption: Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to wait for more information before signing a bill that would remove TikTok from most state smartphones.
Newsom Halts TikTok Ban, App to Stay on State Phones

A bipartisan bill to prohibit TikTok on state phones is shelved until 2024. It had breezed through the state Legislature, but the authors want to tweak the measure. It's the latest social media regulation to get stalled in California.

Image caption: With electric vehicles becoming more common, California's subsidy program is shifting to those who can least afford to buy one.
California to Focus Most Electric Car Rebates on Low-Income Buyers

Now that electric cars are mainstream, higher-income Californians will no longer qualify for state subsidies. Lower-income buyers could get up to $12,000.

Image caption: A new contract with their union is designed to ease a shortage of California prison doctors and psychiatrists.
Some of California’s Best-Paid Employees to Get $40K Bonuses

California prisons are badly understaffed when it comes to doctors and psychiatrists. A new contract attempts to boost retention with substantial bonuses.

Image caption: California Forever, a company that wants to use Silicon Valley cash to develop a new city, promises to open a "conversation" with Solano County residents about it.
California Forever: Tech Investors Begin PR Campaign for New City

California Forever, the company backed by billionaire Silicon Valley investors that wants to build a new city in Solano County, has posted a new website in an attempt to start a "conversation" about the massive project.

Image caption: In San Francisco, new police officers can now expect six-figure starting salaries, and other cities are taking similar measures.
Cities Compete to Give Police Recruits the Best Financial Deal

California cities are struggling to hire police in a tight labor market after the COVID pandemic. Some are raising by double digits and offering eye-catching bonuses.

Image caption: The River Islands development will significantly expand the population and the footprint of the Central Valley city of Lathrop.
09/04/2023: Exurban Sprawl

Planned communities—the past. the present and the future.

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10/01/2023

Levitt Pavilion San Jose hosting Madison McFerrin today in St. James Park

Live music is returning to St. James Park for the fall... starting today!Every Sunday (October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) bring a picnic, drop a blanket on the lawn and enjoy free, all ages, high quality c...

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10/01/2023

Quick Bites: Sharks fail to capitalize on power play, lose in OT

The San Jose Sharks fell to the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in overtime. While William Eklund and Magnus Chrona shined, there was little else to be excited about.

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09/30/2023

Mid-Autumn Festival today at San Jose's Berryessa Branch Library

The mid-autumn festival is a wonderful opportunity to learn about and appreciate the diversity of Asian cultures in San Jose. Decorate paper lanterns, munch on delicious treats, and enjoy performa...

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09/30/2023

Quinn Wants ‘Another Level’ From Eklund To Make Sharks (+)

David Quinn thinks that William Eklund has to get to another level to start the season with the San Jose Sharks. He told me so four times. I asked Quinn today, “You have a deeper forward corps thi...

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09/30/2023

San Jose snag Ty Emberson off waivers

The San Jose Sharks picked up defenseman Ty Emberson after the New York Rangers placed the 23-year-old prospect on waivers. What you need to know.

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09/30/2023

Kings at Sharks (preseason game 4): Lines, game thread and how to watch

Tonight's preseason matchup between the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings will feature a line of Thomas Bordeleau, William Eklund and Luke Kunin.

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Monday October 2 2023   1:30 PM

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Senior Commission Meeting
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Gilroy City Council Meeting
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Cultural Commission Meeting
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Sp. Finance Committee Meeting
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Emergency Communications Committee Meeting
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Milpitas City Council Meeting
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Los Gatos Town Council Meeting
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Monte Sereno City Council Meeting
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Library, Culture and Arts Commission
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Campbell City Council Meeting
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Zoning Administrator Meeting
Wednesday October 4 2023   4:00 PM

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Parks and Recreation Commission
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Vision Zero Action Plan Community Meeting
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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
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City Council
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Technology, Information & Communication Commission Meeting
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Site and Architectural Commission
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Saratoga City Council Meeting
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Library Commission
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Environmental Review Committee
Thursday October 5 2023   9:30 AM

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Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday October 5 2023   6:00 PM

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Historical and Landmarks Commission Meeting
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Planning Commission Meeting
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Parks and Recreation Commission
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Planning Commission Meeting
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SPECIAL MEETING: Palo Alto City Council Meeting
Monday October 9 2023   5:30 PM

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Youth Commission Meeting
Monday October 9 2023   6:00 PM

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Planning Commission Meeting
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Downtown Committee Meeting
Tuesday October 10 2023   8:00 AM

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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
Tuesday October 10 2023   8:30 AM

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Physically Challenged Board of Appeals Meeting
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Finance Committee
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Enviromental Design and Protection Committee Meeting
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Youth Commission Meeting
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Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
Tuesday October 10 2023   6:00 PM

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Arts and Culture Commission
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Mountain View City Council Meeting
Tuesday October 10 2023   6:30 PM

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Planning Commission
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City Council
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Library & Community Engagement Commission
Tuesday October 10 2023   7:00 PM

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Policy and Services Committee
Tuesday October 10 2023   7:00 PM

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Planning Commission
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Los Altos City Council Meeting
Tuesday October 10 2023   7:00 PM

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Open Space Committee Meeting
Wednesday October 11 2023   9:00 AM

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Technology Committee
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Public Arts Commission Meeting
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Teen Commission
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Planning Commission Meeting
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Planning Commission Meeting
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Los Gatos Town Council Meeting
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2023 Charter Review Committee Meeting
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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
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