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Three years later, surplus spending casts a shadow over Newsom’s new state budget
Fashioning a budget for a state as large and diverse as California is a fraught process under the best of circumstances, involving not only strictly financial aspects but demands from countless ...
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Brace yourselves, here comes another CA budget proposal
Gov. Newsom speaks during a press conference to announce a job creation initiative at the West Fresno Center in Fresno on Nov. 21, 2024. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local Gov.
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California has more money than expected. Here’s how Gavin Newsom wants to spend it
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom expects a small California budget surplus after facing a deficit one year ago. His office is releasing details as devastating wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles. No ...
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The must-see astronomy events in 2025 visible from Silicon Valley
We spoke with Foothill College astronomy instructor Geoff Mathews about the biggest highlights on the astronomical calendar, ...
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Atherton home with putting green, sports cage sells for $10.9M
Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula in the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola ...
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Peninsula sound healers strike a calming tone
You may be seeking tools for relaxation and healing as you start the new year. Taking a sound bath is one practice that some locals say can be helpful in fostering mind and body health.
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LA fires could drastically drive up insurance premiums — and test California’s new market rules
In summary The state’s plan to fix the insurance crisis had barely rolled out when the Los Angeles fires began. Can the market recover and stabilize? The deadly and destructive fires in Los Angeles — ...
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Arts briefs: Hershey Felder, jazz with Otonowa, author Gloria L. Huang and more
This week, catch shows with performer/pianist Hershey Felder at TheatreWorks; jazz ensemble Otonowa; songwriter duo The Complements; and Reverón Piano Trio, plus hear Palo Alto author Gloria L. Huang ...
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Mountain View firefighters extinguish oven fire in apartment building
An unattended cooking fire caused damage to a two-story apartment building in Mountain View on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
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Mountain View Whisman sees mid-year principal departures, leadership changes
Three Mountain View schools are experiencing mid-year leadership changes, with interim principals taking over at Theuerkauf, ...
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A Medi-Cal ‘gap’ hurts tens of thousands of low-income seniors. Will California finally fix it?
In summary The Newsom administration on Friday is expected to release its next budget proposal. Health care advocates want the governor to fix a Medi-Cal rule that discourages seniors from getting ...
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LA County fires grow, death count rises
The Palisades Fire jumps the Pacific Coast Highway and burns lifeguard towers near the highway in Los Angeles, on Jan. 7, 2025. Photo by Ted Soqui for Powerful Santa Ana winds reaching speeds up to ...