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San Francisco faces legal pushback from Lyft over controversial gross receipts tax
San Francisco, California – Claiming it has been overcharged by about $100 million in taxes, popular ride-hailing company Lyft is…
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Strengthening Tsunami preparedness: Key takeaways from San Mateo County’s forum
San Mateo County, California – In response to a tsunami warning earlier this month, San Mateo County officials have committed…
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California task force seizes $19 million in illegal cannabis during Bay Area raids
Oakland, California – Under a major crackdown on the illegal cannabis market, California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) has carried…
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Golden Gate Park and Bernal Heights among hardest hit in San Francisco power crisis
Bay Area, California – A fierce winter storm has left over 170,000 Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) customers without electricity…
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San Mateo County supervisors commit $600,000 to disarm individuals deemed dangerous
San Mateo County, California – San Mateo County supervisors announced the expansion of a vital project aiming at disarming people…
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Redwood City embraces eco-friendly transit with upcoming bike-friendly boulevard, receives $1.3 million grant
San Mateo County, California – With a $1.3 million grant given for the building of its first bicycle boulevard on…
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Frontier California agrees to $3.5 million settlement with California AG over hazardous waste violations
San Mateo County, California – Working with the District Attorneys of Alameda and San Mateo Counties, California Attorney General Rob…
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Drunk driving prevention campaign intensifies in San Mateo with checkpoint and public safety push
San Mateo, California – The San Mateo Police Department will set up a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, December 14, 2024…
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Air quality district urges Bay Area to reduce pollution with first winter alert
San Mateo County, California – With the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) issuing its first Spare the Air…
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Another price hike to affect Bay Area residents: BART increases fares again
Bay Area, California – Bay Area residents who rely on the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system will see a…
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