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SF Mayoral Candidate Mark Farrell to Pay Largest Ethics Fine in City’s History
The San Francisco Ethics Commission alleges that Farrell’s mayoral campaign took $93,000 in contributions from a political action committee he created to back Proposition D.

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Housing Affordability

Newsom Announces $830 Million in Homelessness Spending — With Strings

The money from a California grant program can be used to build housing and shelter and to provide services to people experiencing homelessness. The Bay Area has a hefty sum coming its way.

These 2 Bay Area School Bonds Could Help Build Teacher Housing

Two Bay Area school districts are proposing bond measures that would fund teacher housing. However, developing housing is tough work, especially for schools that are fighting for funding.

Sold Out: California Forever's Uphill Battle to Build a Walkable City

Many cities across California, caught between a dire housing crisis and climate crisis, are looking for ways to add more housing and make their cities more walkable, but it hasn’t been easy. So, what does it take to build a walkable city from scratch?

West Sacramento Unhoused Man Killed After Fire Engine Runs Over 2 People

Yolo County homeless advocates warn that the accident in West Sacramento highlights critical flaws in California’s homelessness policies.

Immigration

After 2 Years of Waiting, Noncitizen Parents Still Can’t Vote in Oakland School Board Elections

Despite Election Rhetoric, Illegal Border Crossings Sit at 4-Year Low

Border Patrol encounters with unauthorized migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border are the lowest in four years, while San Diego emerges as a national model for aiding those seeking refuge.
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A Trip To The Border As Election Day Looms

Immigration remains a big topic in the race, but all the political rhetoric may not tell the whole story.

Haitians Are Settling Along California-Mexico Border, Despite Concerns Over Anti-Immigrant Politics

A small community of Haitians calls San Diego home. But former President Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant message leaves some wondering if they can truly belong. The view looks different for those in Tijuana.

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SF Mayoral Candidate Mark Farrell to Pay Largest Ethics Fine in City’s History

The San Francisco Ethics Commission alleges that Farrell’s mayoral campaign took $93,000 in contributions from a political action committee he created to back Proposition D.

Adam Schiff Is Confident Harris Will Win, But Worried About ‘MAGA Election Deniers’

On the eve of Election Day, U.S. Senate candidate Adam Schiff told KQED that Kamala Harris has the momentum to win. But he’s worried about election denialism and potential lawsuits.
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PG&E Shutoffs: What to Know About Power Outages in the Bay Area

During fire season, you might experience a prolonged power outage. Here's how to make sure PG&E alerts you to any planned shutoffs, and how to prepare to be without power.

California Fire Danger Could Cause PG&E Power Outages on Election Night

As dry, windy weather raises the risk of fires, PG&E plans to cut power in 17 counties. Only one voting location is expected to be affected, it said, after polls close.

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Even though California protects abortion rights, experts say the stakes for reproductive health care are high under a potential second Trump presidency.

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Thousands of poll workers across the Bay Area are gearing up for Election Day, Nov. 5. Several Bay Area counties have reported record numbers of people who want to work this election.
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