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Black-Led Cities are the First Targets in Trump’s America

As President Donald Trump threatens to send armed military troops to American cities beyond Washington D.C. and Los Angeles, critics are raising questions about the

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ICE Activity in California Hospitals Leaves Health Care Workers on Edge

John Muir officials would not comment on the incident, citing privacy laws. But in an email, Ben Drew, a spokesperson for the hospital, said general

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Even in California, Hospitals are Halting Gender Affirming Care for Trans Youth

Hospitals are pausing or ending gender-affirming care for transgender youth, even in blue states like California.  Stanford and Kaiser have both halted gender-related surgeries for

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California GOP Sues to Block Proposition 50, a Democratic-led Redistricting Measure

“The constitutional provisions in force now say that redistricting has to be done by the Independent Citizens Commission. It has to involve transparency and public

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Madeline Kenney: ‘Scoop’ | KQED

The Sunday Music Drop is a weekly radio series hosted by the KQED weekend news team. In each segment, we feature a song from a

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Judge Blocks Trump From Cutting Money to SF, Santa Clara County and Other Cities Over ‘Sanctuary’ Policies

One executive order issued by Trump directs Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to withhold federal money from sanctuary jurisdictions. Another

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Republican Congressman Calls to End the National Arms Race over Redistricting

Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley’s district currently covers a wide swath of eastern California, running from the Lassen National Forest through the Lake Tahoe region and

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California Approves Redistricting Plan — Now It’s Up to Voters

California lawmakers today approved a special election on newly drawn congressional districts that would help elect more Democrats to the House of Representatives. Voters will

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Kaiser to Lay Off Nearly 25% of Outpatient Nurses in San Rafael

“To match staffing and care needs, we are rebalancing resources,” the company said. Nurses pointed to Kaiser’s net income in 2024, arguing the company’s justification

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Inside the Fight Over California’s Marquee Climate Program

State lawmakers are negotiating the renewal of California’s landmark climate program known as cap-and-trade. But after the closure of two oil refineries, how are they