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Transgender Athletes Face New Hurdles as NCAA Adopts Stricter Policy, Citing Trump Order
The NCAA ban comes after federal education officials announced an investigation into San José State University for alleged Title IX violations.

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Federal Judge Blocks Elon Musk's DOGE From Accessing Sensitive US Treasury Material
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If Trump and Musk Dismantle NOAA, Scientists Say Lives Will Be at Risk
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Can Trump Actually Change Federal Funding Rules Through Executive Orders?
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Lawsuit Blames PG&E, Vistra for Toxic Fire at Monterey Battery Storage Facility
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How Safe Is Your Weed? Patchy Regulations May Leave Contaminants in the Weed Supply
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Housing Affordability

They Want to Rebuild After the Eaton Fire, but First Comes the Struggle to Survive

A single mom and her 11-year-old daughter are refugees from the Eaton Fire after their home of 10 years burned.

After 8 Months, No Clear Cause for Fire That Razed Affordable Housing Construction

The cause of a massive fire last year at an affordable housing complex that was under construction near Redwood City is undetermined, fire officials said after finishing their investigation.

This Bay Area City Is Cracking Down on Landlord Neglect

A new program in Richmond requires nearly all rental properties to undergo inspection every three years.

State Farm Seeks Emergency Rate Hike in California After LA Fires

State Farm said its request to California regulators is needed to avert a “dire situation,” raising serious questions about the insurance company’s financial condition.

Immigration

San Francisco Leads Lawsuit Against Trump’s Threats to Punish Sanctuary Cities

San Francisco and Santa Clara counties are joined by three other cities and counties in accusing the Trump administration of illegally coercing them to carry out federal responsibilities.
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Keeping ICE Out of Classrooms: How California Leaders Are Stepping Up Efforts

As fear of arrest and deportation rises among California's immigrant families, some California school districts and state leaders are working to strengthen protections for immigrant students in schools.

What to Do If You Encounter ICE

Here's what experts say people should know when dealing with immigration officers, whether on the doorstep or as part of an ICE raid on a workplace.

California Schools Try To Reassure Families As Deportation Fears Loom

Some lawmakers want to go further to protect classrooms from any possible immigration actions.

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Transgender Athletes Face New Hurdles as NCAA Adopts Stricter Policy, Citing Trump Order

The NCAA ban comes after federal education officials announced an investigation into San José State University for alleged Title IX violations.

Federal Judge Blocks Elon Musk's DOGE From Accessing Sensitive US Treasury Material

In a statement Saturday, Attorney General Rob Bonta said 'We are pleased the court swiftly granted our request to block unauthorized personnel, including DOGE associates, from accessing millions of Americans’ private and sensitive data.'
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If Trump and Musk Dismantle NOAA, Scientists Say Lives Will Be at Risk

Experts and Democratic elected officials are worried that the Department of Government Efficiency will target key weather and climate change resources housed under the federal agency.

Can Trump Actually Change Federal Funding Rules Through Executive Orders?

Amid a historically unprecedented barrage of executive orders, the key question is: Does the president have the power to change how federal funding is spent with a single stroke of a pen?

Lawsuit Blames PG&E, Vistra for Toxic Fire at Monterey Battery Storage Facility

Four Monterey County residents are suing PG&E and Vistra, alleging negligence in a battery storage fire that spread toxic chemicals and forced evacuations.

How Safe Is Your Weed? Patchy Regulations May Leave Contaminants in the Weed Supply

Traces of harmful substances like pesticides, molds and heavy metals might be lurking in marijuana as states struggle to enforce safety regulations amid ongoing federal ban.

San Francisco Leads Lawsuit Against Trump’s Threats to Punish Sanctuary Cities

San Francisco and Santa Clara counties are joined by three other cities and counties in accusing the Trump administration of illegally coercing them to carry out federal responsibilities.

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