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SF’s Dean Preston Faces Criticism Over Affordable Housing in Hayes Valley
Housing is a top concern for San Francisco voters as the city faces pressure to build tens of thousands of units by 2031. A years-long delay in developing a Hayes Valley site, intended for affordable housing, highlights the challenges of meeting California’s housing goals.
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Silicon Valley House Candidates Sam Liccardo, Evan Low Spar In Congressional Debate
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UC Santa Cruz Police Search of Student Protester’s Phone Raises Concern of Retaliation
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Prop. 36: A Return to Failed Crime Policies or a Necessary Tweak?
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Prop. 36: A Return to Failed Crime Policies or a Necessary Tweak?
Prop. 36: A Return to Failed Crime Policies or a Necessary Tweak?
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SF’s Dean Preston Faces Criticism Over Affordable Housing in Hayes Valley

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What to Know About Your Voting Rights If You Are Currently or Formerly Incarcerated in California

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Election 2024: Find Your Early Voting Site or Ballot Drop-Off Location

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Silicon Valley House Candidates Sam Liccardo, Evan Low Spar In Congressional Debate

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UC Santa Cruz Police Search of Student Protester’s Phone Raises Concern of Retaliation

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Imprisoned people wearing orange outfits hang out in an outdoor area of the prison, while a guard watches from a tower overhead.

Prop. 36: A Return to Failed Crime Policies or a Necessary Tweak?

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My Election 2024 Ballot Hasn't Arrived Yet. When Do I Start Worrying?

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Criminal Justice Reform Is on the Ballot in the LA District Attorney Race

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East Bay Politicians Speak Out Against Recall of Alameda County DA Pamela Price

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