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5 days ago · Incarceration and justice reform’s ripple effects continue to be felt heavily in our society. Our prison news coverage delves into the complex issues surrounding the penal system, shedding light on the ongoing challenges and reforms that impact the lives of those behind bars and the communities they return to- including reporting by prison journalist Steve Brooks, who was selected to ...
Silicon Valley communities remain resolute in effort to ban gas ...
19 hours ago · LEADERS ACROSS THE West Valley are pushing for a greener future in one of the country’s most polluted areas, but it could be more challenging after a controversial ruling on the use of gas.. Campbell and Los Gatos recently explored ways to limit nitrogen oxide emissions caused by gas. The Campbell City Council unanimously approved a policy over the summer.
Berkeley reaches tentative agreement with major labor union to …
2 days ago · Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) The city of Berkeley averted a two-day strike ...
Oakland faces insolvency without immediate action, budget …
2 days ago · “The two largest departments in your general purpose fund are your fire department, which is projected to overspend by $34.5 million or 21 percent of its budget, and your police department, which is expected to overspend by $51.9 million or 16 percent of its budget,” said city budget administrator Brad Johnson.
Sonoma County sets up sandbag stations amid flooding risk due …
2 days ago · The city of Healdsburg has a sandbag station for residents at the Healdsburg Community Center at 1557 Healdsburg Ave. Bags are provided. Sand is available at the Occidental Volunteer Fire Department at 3800 Bohemian Highway in Occidental.
Oakland municipal workers’ union tell city leaders not to cut …
3 days ago · The unions — including SEIU 1021, IAFF Local 55, IFPTE Local 21 and IBEW Local 1245 — are proposing a “roadmap to a sustainable budget,” which recommends cutting police overtime by $24 million to $52 million, staffing up parking enforcement and other revenue-generating departments, reducing “non-service” spending and cutting the growth in senior management’s pay by up to $8 ...
California cities planned to shut off gas in new buildings, but a ...
3 days ago · The decision followed a protracted legal battle with the California Restaurant Association, which prevailed in federal court. “It definitely created a chill,” said Misti Bruceri, an energy efficiency consultant who has spent the last two decades working with California cities to develop “reach codes”—building codes that go beyond the state’s baseline energy code.
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San Mateo County workers win 15% wage boost, new paid holiday in tentative deal. The union representing about 2,000 San Mateo county workers will vote on a tentative contract calling for a 15% wage increase, a new paid holiday and increased county contributions to health care premiums. The proposed three-year contract between the County Board ...
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Sep 4, 2024 · The Media Center at San Quentin. Inside the confines of the country’s first prison newsroom, incarcerated journalists find voice in stories that break barriers and challenge perceptions from the inside out. Founded in 1940, San Quentin News’ storied history marks decades of dedication to uncovering truth behind bars.
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Jun 30, 2022 · Once homeless themselves, volunteers can relate to subjects of Stockton count. Supported by Bay City News Foundation by Victoria Franco, Bay City News February 6, 2022. Latest Stockton News Stockton is one of the most racially diverse large cities in America, with many untold stories on issues that matter. With support.