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Jason Ta selected as new Vallejo police chief
Vallejo Interim Police Chief Jason Ta has been selected by City Manager Andrew Murray to serve his position permanently starting January 2025, the city’s public information office said.Ta joined the...
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Review: Women artists at last take spotlight in ‘Making Their Mark’ at BAMPFA
For about a decade, the Shah Garg Foundation has showcased work by women artists. It’s a mission that shouldn’t be necessary in the 21st century, yet the art world often celebrates small strides rather...
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Federal government reaches settlement with Antioch, police department over...
The U.S. Department of Justice has reached an agreement with the city of Antioch and its Police Department, resolving its investigation into racism and other discrimination by officers.Federal...
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Malnourished monkey confiscated from DUI suspect receives treatment at...
A sick spider monkey confiscated from a motorist suspected of driving under the influence was taken by the California Highway Patrol to the Oakland Zoo for treatment.The malnourished female monkey was...
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Delta Stewardship Council seeks public comment on adaptation plan for Delta
The Delta Stewardship Council, a state-appointed agency that works to protect the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta while preserving it as a major water source, recently released a draft adaptation plan...
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California law pushes VTA workplace safety to prevent violence following 2021...
Tragedy and a lack of workplace safety measures led one Silicon Valley lawmaker to call for tighter regulations to protect employees.Senate Bill 553, state Sen. Dave Cortese’s bill relating to...
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California study finds climate of fear driving local officials to quit amid...
THREATS AND HARASSMENT are pushing some politicians out of office, scaring off some would-be candidates and even compelling some elected officials to change their vote.Those are some of the conclusions...
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Slip into fun: Sock-skating extended at Oakland’s Chabot Space & Science Center
Do your kids enjoy sliding across a freshly waxed gymnasium floor? Try sock skating at the Chabot Space & Science Center. Originally planned as an ice rink substitute, the center’s popular holiday...
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A safe bet for education: California Lottery generates $2.25 billion for...
The California Lottery raised more than $2.25 billion for the state’s public schools in 2024, bringing to $46 billion the total the lottery has generated for education since its inception in 1985.This...
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Sunnyvale made homelessness and housing priorities in 2024. Were the goals...
EACH YEAR, SUNNYVALE officials prioritize certain projects.Some projects made it over the finish line this year, while others were shelved, such as a new mobile application for city services. Here’s...
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Santa Clara County increases funding for children, family services despite...
Santa Clara County has increased its commitment to the well-being of children and families.Despite a shortfall, the county bumped up its Children’s Budget by 9.1% mid-year to $1.29 billion, ensuring a...
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Blocking the bus lane? These cities are using artificial intelligence to find...
Think you can pull over and park in a bus lane to grab your morning latte? Think again—at least in cities using computer vision technology to catch and fine drivers who block bus lanes.As cities across...
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Tech law in 2025: A look ahead at AI, privacy and social media regulation...
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE HARMS, problematic social media content, data privacy violations — the issues are the same, but the policymakers and regulators who deal with them are about to change.As the...
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Can California keep ICE away from schools? Lawmakers want to try as...
California lawmakers are proposing steps to protect K-12 students and families from mass deportations — although the real value of those proposals may be symbolic.A pair of bills in the Legislature —...
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Pinole police make use of cutting-edge GPS tech to nab stolen vehicle without...
Pinole police recently used new, cutting-edge technology to corral alleged car thieves without a vehicle pursuit.At 4:26 p.m. on Thursday, officers encountered a stolen vehicle that failed to yield....
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Santa Rosa police weigh drone use as part of first responder program, seek...
Santa Rosa’s police are considering the use of drones for first responders in certain crimes and natural disasters.A community meeting to discuss the possibilities will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 22 at the...
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Cupertino policy could require landlords to provide relocation aid to...
CUPERTINO RESIDENTS FACING displacement because of rising costs and expiring contracts may find a reprieve through new city policy.The Cupertino Housing Commission unanimously recommended implementing...
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‘It’s a treasure’: El Cerrito’s storied East Bay music store secures future...
Fans of Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, the Beatles, early rock, jazz, gospel and bluegrass can breathe a sigh of relief — a 48-year-old El Cerrito music store now expects to be able to buy the building...
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Rental listing scams are up in Santa Clara County, leaving vulnerable renters...
Rental listing scams are becoming more elaborate, with local authorities warning residents to take caution.When Shereen Jarrett was searching for an affordable apartment during the months she was...
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Movies: New from Mike Leigh, Pedro Almodóvar, possible world cinema 2025...
It’s a good week for new film releases, mostly opening in theaters, including a must-see from Mike Leigh. Also on the slate: a popular world-cinema series in San Rafael. Marianne Jean-Baptiste is...
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