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Gavin Newsom Shocks LGBTQ Allies With Criticism of Transgender Athletes
03/06/2025Gov. Gavin Newsom called it “deeply unfair” for transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports today — a notable change in his position that thrust the Democratic governor into the center of a national maelstrom. It was unclear whether he will act on his new position as Republicans urged him to follow conservative states in banning transgender athletes from girls' sports.
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Santa Clara County Rejects Artificial Turf Ban
01/29/2025In their January 28 meeting, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors held a long discussion about whether or not to ban artificial turf, in the end, opting not to. Read on to learn more.
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