Contending factions have waged political war over California taxes for nearly a half-century. It could reach a climax under a ballot measure this fall, but opponents are asking the state Supreme Court to remove it from the ballot.
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Sam Liccardo: It’s The Counting
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Book Review: Life in the Fishbowl by Ron Gonzales and Guisselle Nuñez
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Artificial Intelligence Thinks It’s Perfectly Ready to Serve as Our Moral and Ethical Compass
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Liccardo: Bills Too Damn High
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Bay Area residents got a shock with the hike in their January energy bills. Those rates will increase—again—in April. These rising energy bills follow higher bills for insurance, food, water and medicine – not to mention the already-punishing cost of rent or a mortgage. The bills are just too damn high. Contrary to the belief of some, these higher bills aren’t simply the result of some generalized “inflation,” which declined sharply in recent months. Rather, specific policy choices got us to this place—and it’s long past time for relief for millions of American families.
Read More 7Santa Clara County Needs to Act on Creative Solutions for Unhoused Residents
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How Long Will CA Lawmakers Let Tech Firms Make Them Look Like Fools?
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‘Journalism Preservation Bill’ Gives CA Newsrooms Leverage Over Big Tech
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San Jose City Council to Israel and Hamas: Ceasefire, Help Gazans, Free Hostages
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We strongly encourage the US government to implore Hamas and Israel to do all they can to work toward a cessation of hostilities, protect civilian lives, and facilitate the safe delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza residents. We also expect Hamas and Israel to release hostages and prisoners based on continued negotiations.
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