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Bill allowing San Mateo County e-bike ban for kids under 12 heads to Newsom’s desk

by Adam Sutro, Bay City News August 23, 2026August 21, 2026

A bill to strengthen e-bike safety for youth in San Mateo County has been approved by the California State Legislature and is awaiting the governor’s signature. Assembly Bill 2595 from Assemblymember Diane Papan, D-San Mateo, would establish a pilot program in San Mateo County authorizing local jurisdictions to prohibit children under 12 from operating Class […]

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4 Bay Area cities cancel November races, appoint uncontested candidates

by Adam Sutro, Bay City News August 22, 2026August 22, 2026

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‘Joy, community, culture’: Berkeley looks to reconnect neighborhood around Ashby BART

by Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News August 22, 2026August 21, 2026

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With no one to vote for, Calistoga City Council cancels election

by Griffin Jones, Bay City News August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

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Stockton vice mayor seeks State Bar probe of alleged $250,000 offer for city clerk to resign

by Andrea Baltodano, for Stocktonia Supported by Bay City News Foundation August 21, 2026August 19, 2026

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Stockton Unified weighs whether renaming Cesar Chavez High is worth the $3M price tag

by Shaylee Navarro, Stocktonia Supported by Bay City News Foundation August 21, 2026August 19, 2026

A sunny day showcases a Spanish-style building with arched entrances, a central fountain, and flagpoles in front of a paved plaza.

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San Pablo’s sales tax proposal designated as Measure R

by Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

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Wahab wins East Bay special election over Hernandez for Swalwell seat

by Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

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Diridon Station rebuild project could move faster under proposed CEQA exemption

by Gabriel Symkowick, San Jose Spotlight August 20, 2026August 18, 2026

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From fire trap to firehouse: Stinson Beach secures final funding to build modern station

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

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