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California Bill To Reduce Plastic Junk Dies In Committee
A California bill that would have required manufacturers to figure out how to keep the most common plastic junk out of state waterways died in the state Assembly without a vote Friday.
Phil Matier: Santa Clara In Shadow Of San Francisco’s Super Bowl Spotlight
This week’s vote by the NFL to play Super Bowl L at the new Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara in 2016 – and name San Francisco as official host city – will create an interesting dynamic between SF and the South Bay.
Santa Clara County Looks To Update Building Codes For Electric Cars
With more electric cars driving on Bay Area roads and less charging stations than needed, Santa Clara county supervisors are looking to change local building codes as a solution.
13 Insurers To Compete On California Health Exchange
The state’s largest health insurers, including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente, will be among 13 plans competing for policies on California’s new health care exchange.
Bill Would Protect California Reporters’ Phone Records
State agencies would be required to give journalists five days’ notice before they issue subpoenas to a third-party company for telephone records under legislation announced Thursday by a state senator.
SFSU Professor Draws Scrutiny Over Political Ad Campaign Class Assignment
A San Francisco State University professor is drawing scrutiny for a class assignment that asked students to create a political campaign ad.
- Defense Of San Jose Pension Reform Grows More Expensive 2013/05/22
- San Jose City Council Votes To Raise Medical Marijuana Tax 2013/05/22
- San Francisco Supervisor Exploring Ticket Surcharge On Events To Help Muni 2013/05/22
- Bay Area To Host 2016 Super Bowl 2013/05/21
