The Oakland City Council approved a raise for Mayor Sheng Thao, making her the third-highest paid mayor in California.
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Alameda County Supervisors Declare State of Emergency Over Homeless Crisis
Alameda County supervisors are declaring a state of emergency over the homeless crisis in the area.
Southern California City Might Give Noncitizens Right to Vote
Santa Ana might allow people who aren’t U.S. citizens to vote in municipal elections.
San Francisco Woman Sues McDonald’s Over Scalding Hot Coffee
A San Francisco woman is suing McDonald’s claiming she was scalded by hot coffee.
Illegal Immigration Costing U.S. Taxpayers $180 Billion in 2023
Illegal immigration will cost U.S. taxpayers at least $180 billion dollars this year.
Bay Area Issues Air Quality Warning Due to Wildfire Smoke
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued a Spare the Air Alert through Thursday due to smoke from wildfires in California and Oregon.
California Lawmakers Ask Attorney General to Remove Trump from Ballot
California lawmakers are asking the state Attorney General to remove Donald Trump from the ballot.
San Francisco Tries to Replenish Police Department Out-of-State
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is visiting four Texas university campuses throughout the month as part of a new recruitment drive.
Oakland’s Former Police Chief Says He Was Unfairly Fired
Oakland’s former top cop says he was unfairly fired.
District Attorney Pamela Price Hosts Town Hall Amid Recall Efforts, Victims’ Families Rally
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price says she’s the right person for the job despite efforts to recall her.
California Legislature Passes Child Sex Trafficking Law After Initially Blocking Bill
The California legislature has passed a bill to make child sex trafficking a serious felony.
CSU Approves 6% Annual Tuition Hike
Sonoma State University and all 22 other California State University campuses will see their tuition go up starting next fall.
Pelosi Disputes Changing Precedent on Impeachment Inquiries
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi is pushing back against claims she changed the precedent on impeachment inquiries.
PG&E Wants to Raise Your Electric Bill
16 million PG&E customers in Northern California could soon be paying higher rates on their electric bills.
Pelosi Dodges Kamala Harris VP Question
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is sidestepping questions about whether Vice President Kamala Harris is the best running mate for President Biden in 2024.
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