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Category: California Currents

Stories about education, the economy, demographics, politics, health care, the environment and immigration in the state often impact the Bay Area. You can find stories about relevant California news here.

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$100-a-day juror pay: Legislation would raise stipends statewide to improve jury diversity

by Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation February 22, 2023February 20, 2023
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Safety, housing, blight and more — Here’s how SJ plans to tackle its biggest problems

by Jana Kadah, San Jose Spotlight February 20, 2023February 17, 2023
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San Jose leads nation in youth homelessness — and it’s not even a close contest

by Tran Nguyen, San Jose Spotlight February 17, 2023February 15, 2023
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Beyond the Flood: Benefit concert Saturday to help Capitola raise money for storm relief

by Dan McMenamin, Bay City News February 17, 2023February 15, 2023
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SJ removes surveillance cameras from land where residents made unapproved changes

by Joseph Geha, San Jose Spotlight February 16, 2023February 14, 2023
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Feinstein bows out: Senate’s eldest member announces she won’t seek new term in 2024

by Dan McMenamin, Bay City News February 15, 2023February 14, 2023
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SJ plans affordable housing for foster youth, but critics worry process moving too slowly

by Tran Nguyen, San Jose Spotlight February 9, 2023February 7, 2023
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Bill would promote diversity on city councils by letting them adjust pay to cost of living

by Mark Allen Cu, Bay City News Foundation February 9, 2023February 7, 2023
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Rules for thee: How the California Legislature skirts its own laws, and why that may change

by Sameea Kamal, CalMatters February 8, 2023February 6, 2023
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Two former high-profile SEIU staffers allege they were fired in retaliation for role in strike

by Zack Haber, Bay City News Foundation February 7, 2023February 6, 2023

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