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Robin Williams, Metallica, Nancy Pelosi named to California Hall of Fame

Robin Williams, Metallica, Huey Lewis, Nancy Pelosi and a long list of other Bay Area cultural and political figures will be inducted into the California Hall of Fame, Gov. Gavin Newsom's office announced Thursday. The 20th class of inductees includes artists, athletes, business leaders, activists and entertainers, with a particularly...

California · 13h
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The Center Square

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Bay Area residents approve $1 billion tax for public transit

(The Center Square) - San Francisco Bay Area residents approved multiple new taxes to fund public transit in this year’s election, including a $1 billion annual sales tax. Supporters of the tax say the increased income could be a lifeline for the struggling Bay Area Rapid Transit, Caltrain and other regional public transit systems that had warned of major service cuts if the measure were not passed. But amid economic stress in the region, opponents questioned the transit system’s spending practices. “Transit is worth the investment,” read a BART statement after the regional ballot Measure RTM passed. "RTM" stands for "Regional Transit Measure." A spokesperson for the transit system declined an interview request from The Center Square for this story. Measure RTM asked voters in five Bay Area counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo and San Francisco - to increase sales taxes over the next 14 years to support BART, Oakland’s AC Transit, Muni, Caltrain and several other regional public transit systems as they struggle from the post-pandemic ridership drop. The tax is 0.5% in all the counties, except for San Francisco, which will see a 1% tax. The tax will cost residents outside of San Francisco

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 10h

Palo Alto Online

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Palo Alto school board will attempt to renew parcel tax in May

The Palo Alto Board of Education wants to place a new parcel tax on the May 2027 ballot, a move that would help ensure the district has ample time to gauge support for the tax and provide public outreach, as the district struggles to balance its budget. Should the parcel...

Palo Alto, CA · 22h
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Sights + Sounds Picks: Fine jewelry designer Dorian Webb

“Sights + Sounds Picks” is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene through the eyes and ears of local artists. On this episode, Host Jeneé Darden speaks with fine jewelry designer Dorian Webb. She makes fine jewelry that celebrates women and African American culture. Her jewelry has been worn by famous women such as Rihanna, Oprah and Michelle Obama. You can visit Dorian at her Oakland studio by making an appointment online on her website.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 22h
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Federal changes threaten health insurance subsidies for 29,000 Bay Area immigrants

OAKLAND, Calif. — Covered California kicked off its 2027 open enrollment campaign Friday, Nov. 6, during a media and community event in Oakland, bringing together state health officials, healthcare advocates and community representatives to explain insurance options and financial assistance available to California residents amid significant federal policy changes.

Oakland, CA · 8h

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Top SuperLotto Plus tickets sold in Fontana, Milipitas and Walnut

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Wednesday evening’s SuperLotto Plus drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $14 million. There were three tickets with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, one each sold at a gas station in Walnut, a doughnut and bagel shop in Fontana and a convenience store in Milpitas in Silicon Valley. They are each worth $9,748, the California Lottery announced.

Fontana, CA · 18h