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Winged warning: Migrating birds hit hard by California’s drought

Winged warning: Migrating birds hit hard by California’s drought

As the drought dries up California’s wetlands, traveling birds such as ducks, geese and eagles are struggling to survive and breed.
Alameda County announces new vaccine requirement for first responders

Alameda County announces new vaccine requirement for first responders

First responders and medical transport workers in Alameda County will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before Christmas, after the county's health officer issued a new order on Tuesday.
Fast-food workers to strike Tuesday over health, safety standards

Fast-food workers to strike Tuesday over health, safety standards

Fast food workers are striking statewide Tuesday to demand better health and safety standards at their workplaces, organizers with the Fight for $15 said Monday.
90-year-old Pleasanton man found after being missing for nearly a day

90-year-old Pleasanton man found after being missing for nearly a day

More than 18 hours after going missing, a Pleasanton man with dementia was located safe and sound on Monday, according to authorities.
New study finds millions of workers are ‘functionally unemployed’

New study finds millions of workers are ‘functionally unemployed’

California’s official unemployment rate is 7.5%. But a newer method of measuring unemployment reveals a far larger portion of the state is struggling to find full-time employment that pays enough to cover the cost of living.
California redistricting 101: What you need to know

California redistricting 101: What you need to know

Here’s what you need to know about California redistricting as the state's independent commission works toward releasing preliminary congressional and legislative maps on Nov. 10.
Tri-Valley cities unsuccessful in their RHNA appeals

Tri-Valley cities unsuccessful in their RHNA appeals

Appeals from four Tri-Valley cities to reduce their Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) assignments were recently denied.
Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan dies after being hit by car while walking dog

Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan dies after being hit by car while walking dog

"North star," "trailblazer," and "one of our strongest leaders" are some of the terms Bay Area elected officials used to describe Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan, who died after being struck by a car Wednesday morning in Alameda.
PG&E under federal investigation

PG&E under federal investigation

The federal government wants to know whether PG&E was responsible for causing the Dixie Fire, the second-largest blaze in California history.
Cal State races to boost graduation rate and cut early Ds and Fs

Cal State races to boost graduation rate and cut early Ds and Fs

With the pandemic threatening to undercut graduation rates, Cal State is pushing to re-enroll lost students and reduce early Ds and Fs that can drive students to drop out.
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