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Bay Area Leaders Adopt Long-Term Regional Plan

Plan Bay Area 2050+ charts course for more affordable, connected, and sustainable future

Dr. Maya Kornberg Explores How Money, Media, and Violence Prevent Change in Congress

New book 'Stuck' chronicles efforts of congressional reformers and the forces keeping their reforms from creating meaningful change

Education Secretary Threatens to Pull Funding from San Jose State Over Title IX Violations

Department of Education cites unfairness in women's sports due to policies allowing transgender athletes

Trump Administration Launches Investigations of States Mandating Abortion Coverage

Probes target 13 states with abortion coverage requirements in health insurance plans

GOP senator pitches plan to slash California's sky-high gas taxes

Proposal could save drivers more than $1 per gallon, as even Dems call for relief

California Seeks New Tool to Replace Clean Air Authority Revoked by Trump

A bill would give state air regulators power to hold ports, warehouses and railyards accountable for pollution they attract to nearby communities.

California Activists Renew Push for Racial Preferences

Effort to gut state's ban on affirmative action faces uphill battle after Supreme Court ruling

District Attorney Calls for Mental Health Diversion Law Reform

AB 46 aims to strengthen California's mental health diversion statute and restore judicial discretion

Industry Figures to Testify at Adam Schiff Hearing on Film Production

Hearing to focus on Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger and federal tax incentives

Arizona Senator Criticized for Dismissing Concerns Over Trans Athletes in Women's Sports

Democrat Catherine Miranda questioned a female athlete's competitiveness against trans competitors, drawing backlash.

California's $6.4 Billion Mental Health Bond Fails to Deliver Promised Facilities

Ten treatment centers funded by the 2024 ballot measure have yet to open, despite assurances of quick results.

California Lawmakers Push to Lift High-Speed Rail Spending Cap Outside Central Valley

Bill seeks to unlock private investment in state's high-speed rail project beyond initial route

Supreme Court Blocks California Law Restricting Parents' Rights

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo voted for the controversial bill, which the court ruled unconstitutional.

California Grants Parole to Convicted Pedophile with 300-Year Sentence

Critics slam decision as 'insanity' of state's 'elderly parole' law

Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill to Improve Access and Affordability

The legislation aims to address the nation's housing shortage and rising costs through regulatory changes and expanded funding.

Arizona Lawmaker Debates Former NCAA Athlete Over Transgender Sports Bill

Senator Catherine Miranda questioned volleyball player Kaylie Ray's competitiveness during heated hearing on proposed legislation.

Senate Supports Expanded Marine Protections, MTP Petition Goal Met

UCSB student government backs plan to protect 30% of California's coastal waters by 2030, while mobility program secures ballot initiative.

Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill to Improve Access and Affordability

The legislation aims to reduce regulations, regulate corporate investors, and expand funding for affordable housing construction.

Californians Wary of Billionaire Tax's Impact on Businesses

Poll shows majority fear tax will drive companies out of state

Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill to Improve Access and Affordability

The legislation aims to address the nation's housing shortage and rising costs.

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