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The split over democratic mainstream and progressive candidates

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BONUS: US national debt doubles in a year, with payments costing more than Medicaid

103

A look at spending in California's 14th Congressional District race

104

Aisha Wahab holds a narrow lead over Melissa Hernandez in bid for Swalwell's seat

105

BONUS: 'Their egos are different:' Gen Z already quitting their 1st jobs

106

Newly released documents put Eric Swalwell under renewed scrutiny

107

Gavin Newsom backs legislation limiting compensation in wildfires

108

BONUS: Record number seek vaccine exemption to start school ... so where does this end?

109

Survey finds that the most frustrating commute in California is in the Bay Area

110

Is there a middle ground with Flock cameras?

111

BONUS: Strait of Hormuz: Does it belong to the US or Iran?

112

Calls for e-bike regulations arise amid growing safety concerns

113

Once the underdog in the CA governor's race, Becerra now takes the lead

114

SF Marina building plan sparks controversy among neighbors

115

BONUS: Tubers go astray, spend 3 days in the wilderness eating bark and ants to survive

116

Are law enforcement in San Francisco getting paid too much?

117

Ballot measure to reopen SF Great Highway carries high price tag

118

BONUS: A solution for Social Security as doomsday nears: but why isn't anyone taking it up?

119

Becerra suggests two hours of free electricity everyday, a 'power hour'

120

Oil refiner to build new pipeline, bringing oil from Texas into California

121

BONUS: We're getting closer to gadgets that read our minds

122

San Francisco ranks as second most expensive city in nation for car commuters

123

Pelosi uses her political power to back Connie Chan's campaign to replace her in Congress

124

Trump is ordered to stop construction on the White House ballroom

125

BONUS: 2,300 measles cases and climbing, how can we stop the spread?

126

Newsom embarks on a 'final tour', attempting to win over democratic socialists

127

Big event weekend in San Francisco raises commuting concerns

128

Teamsters sue state agencies in 'the battle of AI vs. mankind and jobs'

129

BONUS: Computer disconnected from the internet breaks free and hacks system

130

$30/hour minimum wage, what it means for workers and businesses

131

President trump set to visit CA, fued with Newsom continues

132

BONUS: Are 'likes' destroying America's kids?

133

JPMorgan believes San Francisco has turned a new leaf, announces fresh investments

134

SF voters support police using tech to fight crime

135

BONUS: Wine may taste better than ever this summer and here's why

136

California Democratic Party backs proposed tax on state's billionaires

137

Waymo robotaxis return to freeways following brief pause

138

Mayor Lurie asks SF voters to help clean up City Hall

139

BONUS: Fauci's 'secret diary': Senate grilling goes nowhere, but can they force him to talk Wuhan Lab?

140

SF police are patrolling Market Street after three shootings in the area

141

Waymo autonomous vehicles return to freeways

142

BONUS: Is there still a granite wall agreement between the US and Israel? Netanyahu visit raises questions

143

Newsom's past is back in the headlines. How is he responding?

144

Former Gavin Newsom aide writes a tell-all about an affair

145

BONUS: With ground beef at nearly $7 a pound, diarrhea lettuce, cattle screwworm, drought and heat, what's next for America's food supply?

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San Francisco mayor pushes for national robotaxi regulations

147

Trump administration cuts billions from clean energy budget

148

BONUS: US economy hits unchartered territory: full employment -- so why does it feel so bad?

149

Nancy Pelosi is fully endorsing Connie Chan in the race for SF's open seat

150

New faces rise in Democratic Party in recent presidential primary poll

151

The destiny of the Great Highway is, once again, on the November ballot

152

BONUS: A record number of Americans not working, homeownership at 53%: who are we?

153

BONUS: 100 days out from the midterms, can the GOP overcome gas prices, Iran War? The latest

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Costa Mesa woman facing charges for illegally registering her dog to vote

155

How Daniel Lurie's business connections are transforming San Francisco politics

156

BONUS: How did 6K undocumented immigrants get on New Jersey voting rolls? Plus, New York's mayor threatens Netanyahu with arrest

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Steve Hilton aims to reach California voters by separating himself from Trump

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Trump administration freezes hundreds of millions of dollars in Medicaid funding

159

BONUS: 'Gassing and poisoning the American people:' Claiming Canada is mocking US health concerns, officials demand tariffs, more

160

Newsom's work in office rules now in effect

161

Political consultant and San Francisco Examiner owner Clint Reilly dies

162

Mayor Lurie calls for regulations on Waymo vehicles

163

Discussing the future of California's jungle primaries with Willie Brown

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Is this the beginning of the end for California's 'jungle primary'?

165

BONUS: Code Orange Alert! Halloween takes over stores as wildfires take over the U.S.

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Californians are in full support of green policies and anti data centers

167

San Francisco approves drug-free policy for recovering addicts in city-funded housing

168

BONUS: Taco Bell eyed as health department zeroes in on diarrhea parasite, and unprecedented weather alert issued

169

Discussing the cost of electric water heaters and gas water heaters

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Uber gives their take on what caused 4th of July Traffic Frenzy in SF

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BONUS: ICE suspends vehicle stops after killing, FBI searches Lindsey Graham's house and another child dies in a hot car

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California aims to accelerate ballot-counting process

173

The Oakland Coliseum could change hands...what does this new deal entail?

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BONUS: 'A very shrewd politician:' The Senate after Lindsey Graham

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What could happen if San Francisco breaks up PG&E?

176

Newsom speaks out on the federal investigation into him and his wife

177

Oakland Police Chief to bring stability after years of turnover in the role

178

BONUS: As more workers take multi-month mental health leave, employers report 'buyer's remorse'

179

Gavin Newsom, Medi-Cal spending under scrutiny from Trump administration

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No interest in retail stores at San Francisco Center Mall, leaving an "empty box"

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SF city leaders insist on investigating July 4th transit issues

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Holiday weekend traffic accident involving Paul Pelosi under review

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BONUS: White House launches 'Trump accounts' for kids while the president rakes in unprecedented wealth via his office

184

BONUS: Explosive diarrhea sweeps parts of the US from fruits and veggies and screwworm fears grow in meat: what's safe now?

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The Great Highway sparks debate among San Franciscans ahead of November ballot

186

Waymo-shaped disruptions during SF's Fourth of July celebrations

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SF Fourth of July celebration creates commuting chaos

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Examining Trump's unprecedented financial profits while in office

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BONUS: How the war in Iran changed the global economy forever

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Recent changes intended to ease CA vote face backlash

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California voter have plenty of hot button issues to go over this November

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BONUS: An America more divided than ever - but patriotism is something we have in common

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More arrests in San Francisco lower homicides and property crime rates

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Alameda County Board of Supervisors approves reparations

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BONUS: Ken Burns on understanding the bloody global war that was the American Revolution

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What upheld transgender ban means for women's athletics

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Supreme Court rejects Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship

198

BONUS: Is AI becoming self aware? This question haunts the US amid the push for more data centers

199

BONUS: Trump draws GOP ire by refusing so sign bipartisan housing bill, then scuffles with Republican senator - plus travel tips for Europe and the Midwest

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BONUS: Mamdani as kingmaker: Is there a Seismic shift in American politics?