Leaders of the union representing Santa Cruz County workers told the board of supervisors Tuesday that they’re ready to strike against the county government after an overwhelming majority of members voted in favor. Negotiations are set to resume Thursday, and a strike could come soon thereafter.
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Conservative justices seem poised to overturn Roe’s abortion rights
A majority of the members of the Supreme Court seemed sympathetic Wednesday during arguments to Mississippi’s assertion that the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized the procedure throughout the country, was wrongly decided.
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To protest COVID mandates, this California town declared itself a ‘constitutional republic’
The Northern California town of Oroville this month declared itself a “constitutional republic” because of COVID-19. Residents have mixed feelings.
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California’s coast embraces child COVID-19 shots, but demand lags inland
It’s a pattern that has experts concerned and could have serious implications for how a coronavirus winter surge could spread through various regions of the state.
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Kamala Harris makes history, again, as first woman with presidential power — for 85 minutes
Vice President Kamala Harris temporarily served as commander in chief Friday while President Joe Biden was under anesthesia for a colonoscopy.
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Infrastructure week is finally here. What California will get
The bill is expected to create thousands of jobs in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
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Biden signs historic $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill
President Joe Biden said the legislation will overhaul the nation’s infrastructure and boost the nation’s economy, which has been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Newsom returns to public eye after sudden absence sparks social media speculation
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s attendance at a Monterey event on Tuesday was his first appearance in public since Oct. 27 and came after he abruptly canceled his trip to the world climate summit in Scotland last week.
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Thousands protest COVID-19 vaccination mandates as L.A.’s verification rules kick in
Thousands gathered outside L.A. City Hall to protest vaccination mandates Monday, when the city’s strict rules for indoor businesses went into effect.
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California redistricting 101: What you need to know
An FAQ for voters on California redistricting as the state’s independent commission works toward releasing preliminary congressional and legislative maps on Wednesday.