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Some articles, written by experts, researchers and those with experience in their fields, have important perspectives to share. We highlight some of those commentary pieces here.

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Luck of the Irish evades the Kennedy family, America’s best-known Irish political dynasty

by Mary Burke, for The Conversation March 17, 2023March 17, 2023
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Antioch city manager put on suspension as shorthanded council votes in closed session

by Tony Hicks, Bay City News Foundation March 17, 2023March 15, 2023
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Court’s decision to uphold California Prop. 22 is a huge win for gig firms like Lyft and Uber

by Grace Gedye, CalMatters March 16, 2023March 14, 2023
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Oscars’ Best International Film category has complicated history and remains contentious

by Shayna Freedman, Peninsula Press March 14, 2023March 14, 2023
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San Jose mayor blasts ‘weak’ government response to Silicon Valley Bank collapse

by Staff, San Jose Spotlight March 14, 2023March 13, 2023
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Silicon Valley Bank biggest U.S. lender to fail since 2008 — how concerned should you be?

by William Chittenden, for The Conversation March 12, 2023March 10, 2023
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Daylight saving time: Why setting the clock ahead an hour is a step back for good health

by Beth Ann Malow, for The Conversation March 11, 2023March 9, 2023
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The ball’s in your court — time to take your best shot at answering this week’s news quiz

by Quizmaster, The Conversation March 11, 2023March 8, 2023
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‘Insolvent’: Silicon Valley Bank is shuttered by regulators, stranding billions in deposits

by Keith Burbank, Bay City News Foundation March 10, 2023March 10, 2023
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New cost estimate for high-speed rail puts California bullet train $100 billion in the red

by Ralph Vartabedian, CalMatters March 10, 2023March 8, 2023

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