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California and Other States Gear Up to Fight Department of Education’s Dismantling
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 20 counterparts in suing over the Department of Education’s mass firings as the Trump administration looks to unwind the agency entirely.

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Federal Judge in SF Orders Trump Administration to Reverse Mass Firings at 6 Agencies
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Cold Bay Area Storm Could Dust Mount Diablo With Snow, Drop Hail in Some Parts
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United Way Bay Area Raises Alarm Over Federal Funding Pause for Hunger, Homelessness

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California is Spending $6.4 Billion On Mental Health Housing. Will it Reach Those Who Need it Most?

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Another Bay Area City Steps Up Its Sanctuary Policies in the Face of Trump’s Threats

Richmond joined several California cities in strengthening its sanctuary city ordinances to limit involvement with federal immigration enforcement.

CARECEN SF Uses Arts and Advocacy to Empower Bay Area Immigrant Youth

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‘Like Family’: Japanese American Seniors and Caregivers Say Goodbye to J-Sei Home

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California and Other States Gear Up to Fight Department of Education’s Dismantling

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 20 counterparts in suing over the Department of Education’s mass firings as the Trump administration looks to unwind the agency entirely.
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Senate Democrats Face Major Dilemma: Help GOP Pass Funding Bill or Trigger Shutdown

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Federal Judge in SF Orders Trump Administration to Reverse Mass Firings at 6 Agencies

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