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East San José Hospital Trauma Center Restored on First Day of Public Ownership
A trauma center at Regional Medical Center in East San José that had been downgraded is back in operation on the first day under county ownership.

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Cory Booker's Senate Floor Speech Warning Against Trump Passes Record 24-Hour Mark
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Trump's April 2nd 'Liberation Day'
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Democracy in the Dark: How California Lawmakers Are Trying to Shield Themselves From Public View
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Late Storms Boost California’s Snowpack, Hitting a 3-Year Streak Not Seen in Decades
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Nearly 60,000 UC Workers Hit Picket Lines in Third Statewide Strike in Recent Months
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Housing Affordability

In Wealthy Bay Area Enclave, a Battle Over ‘Historic’ Homes Hits Boiling Point

For four years, a contentious battle has raged over whether San Mateo’s Baywood neighborhood should be a historic district. The City Council is urging California not to take action.

Soaring Housing Costs Make Life Even More Challenging for Oakland’s Unaccompanied Minors

Amid staggering cost of living and debt, young migrants’ mental health needs take a back seat.

Housing Legislation Aims to Snip Away at California’s Red Tape

Progress By 1,000 Cuts? Housing Legislation Snips Away at California’s Red Tape

California currently permits around a third of the homes that leaders say are needed to stop home prices from continuing to skyrocket. This slate of bills aims to help.

Immigration

'Let’s Fight Back': 127 Years After Momentous Supreme Court Ruling, San Francisco Honors Wong Kim Ark

One hundred and twenty-seven years ago, the Supreme Court case of San Francisco resident Wong Kim Ark set the precedent for birthright citizenship — and last week, the city honored his legacy.

What Green-Card and Visa Holders Should Know Before Traveling Abroad

Traveling or returning to the US from abroad has become increasingly risky for some — even for people with valid visas and green cards.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to lift a lower court's order and allow it to use the Alien Enemies Act to swiftly remove alleged members of a Venezuelan gang.
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'It May Be Too Late': How Oakland Addresses Lead Contamination Puts Children at Risk, Medical Experts Say

Lead in homes should identified before, not after, children suffer from lead poisoning, according to pediatricians.

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Cory Booker's Senate Floor Speech Warning Against Trump Passes Record 24-Hour Mark

Booker spent all of Monday night and Tuesday morning on the Senate floor, delivering an impassioned speech in protest of the Trump administration's policies. He has set a record for the longest speech on record given in the chamber.

Trump's April 2nd 'Liberation Day'

Democracy in the Dark: How California Lawmakers Are Trying to Shield Themselves From Public View

State lawmakers have introduced at least a dozen proposals that would make it harder to confront local officials at public meetings, shield more information from the public and relax rules on financial reports.

Late Storms Boost California’s Snowpack, Hitting a 3-Year Streak Not Seen in Decades

California’s snowpack nears 100% of average for a third year in a row, boosting the state’s water supplies, but spring warming threatens rapid melting.

Nearly 60,000 UC Workers Hit Picket Lines in Third Statewide Strike in Recent Months

Another strike by University of California workers in health care, service research and other roles — limited to a single day — underscores the frustration over contract negotiations.

East San José Hospital Trauma Center Restored on First Day of Public Ownership

A trauma center at Regional Medical Center in East San José that had been downgraded is back in operation on the first day under county ownership.

At a Surreal A’s Opener in Sacramento, Fans Are Ready to Have Hearts Broken Again

After leaving Oakland, the Athletics kicked off a planned three-season stay at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, drawing mixed emotions from fans.

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