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Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Closure of National Archives Facility

SAN BRUNO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Oct. 14 filed a lawsuit challenging the National Archives and Records Administration’s (NARA) abrupt decision to close the National Archives at San Francisco and transfer its holdings to other National Archives facilities across the country. The San Francisco National...

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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Port of Oakland’s publicly owned utility delivers power cheaper than investor-owned utilities

On November 3rd, the Port of Oakland announced that 84% of the electricity delivered by its publicly owned utility, Port Public Power, to Port tenants and facilities came from renewable and zero-carbon sources in 2025. “Every year, more of the Port runs on electricity, and our job is to make...

Oakland, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Exclusive: S.F. lawmaker proposes $30 minimum wage for SFO workers

A San Francisco supervisor wants to raise the minimum wage to $30 an hour for thousands of workers at SFO by 2030. The proposed legislation would impact a range of jobs inside the airport.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

Pleasanton Weekly

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Yee leads Gupta in District 3 council contest

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Jamie Yee on Friday expressed optimism over initial election results that show her leading opponent Reena Gupta in the race for Pleasanton City Council District 3, though she acknowledged the race isn’t over until the votes are all counted. As of about 5:30...

Pleasanton, CA · 21h

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AG Bonta: 11 Firearms Seized at Concord Residential Care Home, Employee Arrested

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the seizure of 11 firearms following the execution of a search warrant at a residential care home in Concord and the arrest of an employee. California Department of Justice (DOJ) special agents recovered the firearms during the operation. The facility...

Concord, CA · 1d

El Tímpano

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In Spanish and in church, Pittsburg residents press city on data center

“It interested me because my children are here, my grandchildren — my whole family is here [in Pittsburg],” Cerda, 78, said in Spanish about the meeting. “And I worry because they could develop things like asthma, lung cancer, and so on because of the data center.” Since June, residents have flooded city council meetings to […] The post In Spanish and in church, Pittsburg residents press city on data center appeared first on El Tímpano .

Pittsburg, CA · 1d

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5 Best Restaurants in Berkeley, California You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Berkeley, California — a city where the hills tumble toward the bay, where the air is perfumed with eucalyptus and espresso, where every block is stitched with murals, bookstores, and the laughter of students, old-timers, and dreamers. Here, Craftsman bungalows lean into the future, co-ops and Victorians stand shoulder to shoulder, and the scent of sourdough and spice drifts through neighborhoods alive with possibility.

Berkeley, CA · 5d

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Garbage Inspectors May be Peeking Into Your Trash Can This Week in Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA — If you spot someone wearing a safety vest opening your garbage or recycling bins this week, don’t freak out. They may be checking whether you’re throwing things away correctly. RecycleSmart, the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority, is conducting its annual “lid-flip” inspections in...

Lafayette, CA · 3d

The House Take

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Antioch plumbers to ask before opening your slab

A wet floor in Antioch doesn’t tell you which pipe failed or whether the slab needs opening. We read the reviews and public records for 3 plumbers, then pulled out the questions worth asking before you agree to a repair.

Antioch, CA · 21h

FOX40

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First flu-related death in Solano County reported

(FOX40.COM) — A 64-year-old is dead after contracting the flu, according to the Solano County Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division. “Flu still kills and we’re currently seeing high numbers of cases,” Dr. Cameron Kaiser, acting Solano County Health officer said. “Our thoughts go out to this person’s family and loved ones. Getting […]

Solano County, CA · 1d

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Antioch Commission Holds Meeting Without Facility Agreement, Faces $750 Bill

The City of Antioch is being asked to consider a $750 facility-use payment after the Antioch Police Oversight Commission (APOC) held an off-site public meeting at Delta Bay Community Church without a formal agreement or prior approval of the costs. According to a City staff report, the Commission selected Delta...

Antioch, CA · 2d

SFGate

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Antioch: Early Results Show Wilson, Motts In Lead For Council Seats

Early results showed Joy Motts and Monica Wilson ahead in the race for two open Antioch City Council seats. If she remains ahead for District 1, Motts will unseat incumbent Tamisha Torres-Walker -- who just so happened to unseat Motts in 2020. Article continues below this ad. Motts previously served...

Antioch, CA · 3d

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Walnut Creek Voters Just Cleared the Way for a New Housing Development Near BART

WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA — A prominent office property across from the Walnut Creek BART station could soon make way for hundreds of new homes for seniors, following a decisive vote by Walnut Creek residents in Tuesday’s election. Measure U, which would rezone a 2.4-acre property at the northeast...

Walnut Creek, CA · 1d

SJV Water

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State offers $6 million grant to stem golden mussel spread from Delta

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering $6 million in grant funding to create or enhance boating control efforts in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to slow or stop the spread of invasive golden mussels. The department will hold a webinar to go over grant details on Nov. 18...

California · 1d

NBC Bay Area

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See Solano County November 2026 election results

Mike Silva and John Carli face in a runoff in Solano County Board of Supervisors District 4, which covers Vacaville and Dixon. Solano County voters will decide the fate of Measure E, which aims to place a new tax on data centers and battery storage facilities in the unincorporated county areas.

Solano County, CA · 3d

NBC Bay Area

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Bay Area voters appear to pass new sales tax to help fund public transit

Voters in five counties appear to have passed a new 14-year sales tax to help pay for transit in the Bay Area. Regional sales tax Measure RTM, the Connect Bay Area Transit Initiative, aims to increase funds for public transit. The measure will establish an extra 1% sales tax in...

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 2d

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Springtown park opens this weekend

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The long-awaited Springtown Community Park and Disc Golf Course is set to open on Saturday, featuring playgrounds, a fitness area, a community garden and more. The 6.8-acre park, located at 998 Bluebell Drive, will also have shaded picnic areas, walking and biking paths, a...

Livermore, CA · 1d

SFGate

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Marin Co.: County To Consider Moratorium On Detention Facilities

Plans for federal immigration detention facilities near Gilroy and Dublin have highlighted a gap in Marin County's planning regulations, according to a county announcement issued late Tuesday. Next week, the Marin County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting an approach used by other local governments to enact building regulations that...

Marin County, CA · 3d

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Vallejo Mayor Andrea Sorce Faces Condemnation Resolution

On Tuesday, the Vallejo City Council will take up a “Condemning and disavowing conduct” resolution of Mayor Andrea Sorce. Sorce, who is also a professor at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, was elected mayor in 2024 with 38.5% of the vote – beating Pippin Dew by 367 votes.

Vallejo, CA · 2d

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Election results: early returns are in for Richmond, El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, San Pablo

Just before midnight, the Contra Costa County Elections Office released preliminary results showing Richmond mayoral candidates Claudia Jiménez and Ahmad Anderson in a close race. Jiménez, a Richmond City Council member, was leading with 53% of the vote over Anderson’s 47%. About 20,436 early mail-in and drop-box...

Richmond, CA · 3d