The shadow race is on to succeed Feinstein

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Waymo: Robotaxi drove on wrong side of SF street to ensure safety: A driverless Waymo robotaxi drove on the wrong side of a San Francisco street ...

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Apr 19

Nearly Half of Califonia’s Riverside Residents Struggle to Pay Bills in Poll: Almost half of households in Riverside, California, can’t afford usual expenses and ...

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FBI and friends get two more years of warrantless FISA Section 702 snooping: US Senate kills reform amendment, Biden swiftly signs bill into law

theregister.com/2024/04/22/fisa_section_702_renewed/

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Apr 21

Warner: Military equipment will be ‘in transit’ to Ukraine by next week if Biden signs bill

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4609587-warner-military-equipment-will-be-in-transit-to-ukraine-by-next-week-if-biden-signs-bill/

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Newsom set to propose legislation to help Arizonans get abortions in California: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Sunday that state lawmakers will introduce ...

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Quick Glance: Newsom Proposes Law to Aid Arizonans in Getting Abortions in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) announced plans to introduce legislation to assist Arizonans in obtaining abortions in his state following a recent decision by the Arizona Supreme Court allowing a near-total abortion ban from 1864 to take effect.

The emergency legislation aims to expedite the licenses of Arizona abortion providers to treat patients in California and will be presented this week through the legislature's women's caucus.

Newsom emphasized the importance of a prompt response to Republican-led abortion restrictions, criticizing the GOP for their stance. His political action committee is funding ads against bills limiting abortion access.

Newsom intends to campaign on the abortion issue in swing states Arizona and Nevada to support a Democratic win in the presidential election and Senate control, calling President Trump a liar regarding his position on nationwide abortion bans.

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BREAKING: The US Senate dismissed both charges of illegal conduct by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Democrats successfully defended ...

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In race for his Senate seat, Joe Manchin endorses West Virginia Democratic Mayor Glenn Elliott

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LIVE: US Senate expected to swiftly end impeachment of Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

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'Elevating Earth Day into a national holiday is not radical — it's practical': Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

theweek.com/politics/make-earth-day-national-holiday

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TikTok Faces E.U. Inquiry Over ‘Addictive’ Features: European officials threatened to fine TikTok and force it to remove some features, the latest regulatory ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/22/technology/tiktok-eu-inquriy-addictive-features.html

Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features

The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.

TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.

The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.

The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.

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San Francisco sues Oakland over new 'San Francisco Bay' airport name: San Francisco sued its neighboring city Oakland in California federal court on Thursday ...

reuters.com/legal/litigation/san-francisco-sues-oakland-over-new-san-francisco-bay-airport-name-2024-04-18/

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Allred’s fundraising for Senate race passes O’Rourke’s 2018 pace: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred raised over $9.5 million for his U.S. Senate campaign in the first ...

texastribune.org/2024/04/15/colin-allred-beto-orourke-ted-cruz-fundraising/

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US Senate expected to swiftly end Mayorkas impeachment: The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed impeachment charges against President Joe ...

reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-expected-swiftly-end-mayorkas-impeachment-2024-04-17/

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US Republican Kari Lake tells supporters: 'Strap on a Glock' as election nears: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake, an ardent supporter of former ...

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Apr 17

Bob Graham, ex-US senator and Florida governor, dies at 87: Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham, who chaired the Intelligence Committee following the 2001 terrorist ...

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Golden Gate Ferry indefinitely suspends S.F.-Sausalito rides: Officials with Golden Gate Ferry said an issue was discovered at the Sausalito pier during a ...

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San Francisco dive bar known for kitsch closes after 25 years: The Beauty Bar, a kitsch Mission District destination where customers could enjoy martinis while ...

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Apr 20

Senate Passes Two-Year Extension of Surveillance Law Just After It Expired: The law lapsed only briefly after a late-night deal that allowed votes on privacy ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/20/us/politics/senate-passes-surveillance-law-extension.html

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Accused shoplifters nabbed when getaway car runs out of gas, California police say

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Apr 21

Why haven’t blue states rushed to join Newsom’s call for constitutional amendment on guns?

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Dead gray whale washes up on Alameda beach: A dead gray whale washed up on a beach in Alameda on Saturday night, becoming the first reported whale death in the ...

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Apr 20

Finding an apartment may be easier for California pet owners under new legislation

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Fewer people are riding S.F.’s iconic cable cars: Fewer people are riding S.F.’s iconic cable cars. Here’s how far ridership has fallen

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Highest cannabis use found among lower-income, less-educated in new survey: The highest regular cannabis use was found among lower-income, less-educated U.S ...

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SF’s Parkmerced apartment complex at risk of $1.8 billion default: One of San Francisco’s biggest apartment complexes, Parkmerced, is at risk of defaulting on ...

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Noon Mass ends in stabbing at Saints Peter and Paul Church in SF: Noon Mass ends in stabbing at Saints Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco's North Beach ...

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Fed should not act urgently to cut rates unless required, Daly says: There is "no urgency" to cut U.S. interest rates, Mary Daly, the president of the San ...

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Pandas coming to CA zoo for first time in decades — and city calls it a ‘major boost’

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Quick Glance: San Francisco to Receive Pandas from China

San Francisco is set to be the next U.S. city to welcome a pair of pandas from China as part of the 'panda diplomacy' program between Washington and Beijing.

Mayor London Breed announced that the San Francisco Zoo has been chosen to house the giant pandas.

The city has been working closely with Chinese and Asian and Pacific Islander communities to strengthen the existing cultural connection.

China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) will collaborate with city officials to prepare for the pandas' arrival in 2025 and establish technical standards for their conservation.

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3 retail spaces at Emporium San Francisco Centre have been leased: The new openings follow an exodus from the Emporium San Francisco Centre that included the ...

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Democratic Sen. Jon Tester hopes to secure another win in deep-red Montana : Tester is the last Democrat holding statewide office as Republicans have dominated ...

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SF’s tiny cabins for the homeless with ‘insane’ cost finally open: A tiny cabin village is finally open after years of planning and controversy over the ...

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Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco' to its airport name: Oakland Airport's proposed name change to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport already ...

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Quick Glance: Oakland Airport Considers Adding 'San Francisco' to Name

Oakland International Airport is considering adding 'San Francisco' to its name to attract more passengers, but faces opposition from neighbors across the Bay.

The Board of Commissioners for the Port of Oakland will discuss the matter at their upcoming meeting on Thursday.

Officially known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, the airport lost 39 of 54 new routes added from July 2008 to March 2024, raising concerns about geographical confusion among travelers.

The potential name-change has alarmed San Francisco officials, who fear it would cause confusion among travelers and infringe on the city's trademark rights.

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Apr 12

US Senate panel chair issues subpoena in Supreme Court ethics probe: The chair of the Democratic-led U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena on ...

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Quick Glance: Investigation into Gifts to Supreme Court Justices: Leo Refuses Senate Subpoena

As part of a months-long inquiry into undisclosed gifts to Supreme Court justices, the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a subpoena to conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo on Thursday, which he promptly rejected as “politically motivated.”

Following reports that Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel A. Alito Jr. accepted free luxury travel and gifts from Crow, Leo, and conservative donor Robin Arkley II without disclosure, the committee voted to authorize subpoenas for Leo and Texas billionaire Harlan Crow along party lines.

Democrats on the committee initiated an investigation into the justices' relationships with private benefactors after ProPublica's April report last year revealed Thomas' failure to disclose free luxury vacations and private jet travel from Crow over many years, and Leo's arrangement of a luxury fishing trip for Alito in 2008.

With Leo's rejection, Democrats would need to hold a Senate vote to seek court enforcement of the subpoena - a nearly impossible task in a narrowly divided chamber requiring 60 votes to break a filibuster.

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Iconic San Francisco LGBTQ bar, The Stud, reopens in a new location: After a four-year closure, an iconic San Francisco bar has a new home.

nbcbayarea.com/news/local/the-stud-san-francisco-oldest-lgbtq-bar-reopens/3516347

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Apr 14

Trump endorses Pennsylvania Republican David McCormick: Former President Trump officially announced his endorsement of Pennsylvania Republican Dave McCormick ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4592780-trump-endorses-pennsylvania-republican-david-mccormick/

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Apr 20

Senate passes bill renewing key FISA surveillance power moments after it expires: Senate votes to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence ...

nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-renews-fisa-section-702-spying-privacy-rcna148394

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Apr 14

Breaking from routine with a mini sabbatical or 'adult gap year' can be rejuvenating

apnews.com/article/mini-sabbaticals-adult-gap-year-03a5110c587c619300bac601c8d6b933

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Latest line: A good week for London Breed, a bad week for Steve Garvey: San Francisco mayor lands a diplomatic coup, while GOP Senate candidate's tax ...

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🔴 Live: US Senate to vote on wartime aid package for Israel, Gaza

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Apr 19

Forecast for Kari Lake turns chilly after Arizona's abortion disaster: Opinion: Ruben Gallego really should send a thank you note to Arizona Republicans for ...

azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/laurieroberts/2024/04/18/kari-lake-lose-senate-abortion-sabato-crystal-ball/73373246007/

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Exclusive | Annie Leibovitz Lists 65-Acre California Farm for $8.995 Million: The celebrity photographer didn’t spend as much time at the Bolinas property as ...

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Tiny 384-square-foot home lists in California — for $1.7 million. What’s the deal?

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Wisconsin Senate: Eric Hovde's brother bankrolling super PAC: Hovde, a wealthy banker, is spending millions of his own money on his campaign.

axios.com/2024/04/23/hovde-super-pac-fix-washington-money-funding

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U.S. Senate race: Pennsylvania’s primary will cement Casey and McCormick as nominees

apnews.com/article/trump-biden-mccormick-casey-senate-pennsylvania-primary-12484e65a68f4364fec51ec5d460e538

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Apr 08

Senate Republican leader backs legislation to force Chinese divestment of TikTok: U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday called for legislation ...

reuters.com/world/us/senate-republican-leader-backs-legislation-force-chinese-divestment-tiktok-2024-04-08/

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Apr 21

Estonia, Sweden and Czechia urge Europe not to relax after US vote on aid to Ukraine

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/21/7452225/

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Apr 20

David H. Pryor, Arkansas Senator and Clinton Ally, Dies at 88: During his 34 years as an elected official, Mr. Pryor was sometimes said to be more liberal ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/20/us/politics/david-h-pryor-dead.html

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US Senate committee to hold hearing on Boeing safety culture report: The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee said on Thursday it would hold a hearing next week with ...

reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-senate-committee-hold-hearing-boeing-safety-culture-report-2024-04-12/

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Oakland Airport’s New Name Infuriates San Francisco Officials: Oakland, California, is slapping the name of “San Francisco” on its airport in hopes of borrowing ...

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Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn't oppose elderly people voting

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Apr 18

Senate Democrats end Homeland Security secretary impeachment case. How Arizona's senators voted

azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2024/04/17/sinema-kelly-vote-to-end-impeachment-case-against-alejandro-mayorkas/73363468007/

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How did David McCormick dodge a primary in his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Bob Casey?

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US Senate to vote on Ukraine aid package after House's months-long delay

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Apr 16

Biden flexes his cash advantage, GOP megadonors spend big in latest FEC filings : Federal Election Commission filings from the first quarter of 2024 show ...

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The first high-speed rail trains are closer to coming to California: The California High-Speed Rail Authority has signed off on two potential manufacturers and ...

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Apr 16

'Call Your Senator Now': Privacy Advocates Ramp Up Effort to Stop Spying Expansion

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Letter: Misleading ads are irresponsible. When deriding spending, Curtis should be specific about what programs he would cut.

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Napa Valley is California’s wine barometer, an expensive one: Big corporations — and lots of tourists — are changing the West Coast’s most famous wine-growing ...

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Apr 11

WWII Rosie the Riveters Are Honored in Washington: Rosie the Riveters, American women who filled a crucial labor shortage during World War II and reshaped the ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/10/us/politics/rosie-riveter-congressional-medal.html

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Apr 16

Decades after a US butterfly species vanished, a close relative is released to fill gap

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Arizona Senate keeps effort to repeal abortion ban in play: A bill that would repeal Arizona’s 160-year-old abortion ban was successfully introduced in the state ...

cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/arizona-senate-abortion-ban/

Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.

Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.

State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.

A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.

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Josh Hawley's Missouri Senate challenger bags strong fundraising quarter: A push to get an abortion measure on the ballot could make the state more competitive.

axios.com/2024/04/11/missouri-senate-lucas-kunce-josh-hawley-fundraising

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E-car trend in the San Francisco area leads to a decline in CO2 emissions: In part of the US state of California, CO2 emissions have fallen by nine percent in ...

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Quick Glance: E-Auto Trend Leads to CO2 Emission Reduction in San Francisco Area

CO2 emissions in a part of California have decreased by nine percent in five years due to the boom of electric cars in the San Francisco area.

A study by the University of California in Berkeley reveals that transitioning to electric cars has a measurable effect on reducing carbon dioxide.

Nearly 20 percent of vehicles in San Francisco are either electric cars or hybrid vehicles.

According to the study, promoting electric cars by local authorities has positive effects on the climate, which are measurable on a scale.

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US Senator assumes long-range ATACMS missiles might be sent to Ukraine by end of next week

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Oakland International Airport to add San Francisco Bay to name — legal war looms: Officials have voted to combine Oakland International Airport with the name San ...

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Ossoff to USPS chief about mail woes: ‘You’ve got weeks ... to fix this.’: A frustrated Jon Ossoff did not hold back Tuesday in his questioning of the postmaster ...

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Selena to be honored in San Francisco with a lowrider cruise: San Francisco plans to host a lowrider cruise in the Mission District this weekend in honor of ...

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Apr 17

Wyden Says Spying Bill Would Force Americans to Become an 'Agent for Big Brother'

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It’s Really Hard to Rebuild a Marsh: Scientists hope a gentler approach can save those in San Francisco Bay.

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SF’s $1.7 million toilet saga concludes with potty-themed party: Potty-themed party celebrating San Francisco’s celebrity bathroom concludes $1 ...

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Hugely expanded Section 702 surveillance powers set for US Senate vote: Opponents warn almost anyone could be asked to share info with Uncle Sam

theregister.com/2024/04/17/fisa_section_702/

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Senate Advances FISA’s Contested Section 702, Which Has Led to Warrantless Spying on U.S. Citizens

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Take a hidden tour of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco’s Gothic masterpiece: Secret passageways and ancient artifacts are the stars of new ...

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What Happens if a Powerful Surveillance Law Expires This Week?: Senators are under pressure to reject amendments to a House-passed bill so it can become law ...

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