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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 20h

California voters will decide whether to give the legislature authority to redraw congressional districts through Proposition 50, raising concerns about partisan influence and rural disenfranchisement.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 21h

Two people died after their Hyundai Elantra was rear-ended, flipped, and then struck by another vehicle on Highway 101 in Santa Clara.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 22h

A former Santa Clara County apartment manager stole tenants' personal data, sold it, and used identities to create fake IDs and fraudulent credit cards.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 23h

A 35-year-old man was arrested in Redwood City on arson and reckless burning charges after a Marshall Street apartment fire that displaced three residents.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 23h

A 35-year-old Redwood City resident was arrested on suspicion of intentionally setting an early-morning apartment fire that damaged three units; no injuries were reported.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 1d

Bay Area markets, vendors, and officials are providing donations, discounts, and emergency funding to help families facing depleted SNAP benefits.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 2d

A San Jose couple transforms their Victorian yard into a Wizarding World Halloween attraction drawing 500 visitors and raising $25,000 for Give Kids The World.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 2d

Santa Cruz established a citywide Safety Enhancement Zone with tripled fines and increased multi-agency police presence to deter large, alcohol- and drug-fueled Halloween crowds.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 2d

Santa Monica faces rising homelessness, visible crime, and economic decline and plans increased policing, infrastructure investment, events, streamlined permits, and stricter property maintenance to revive downtown.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 2d

California lacks the fiscal capacity to offset massive federal cuts to healthcare and food-assistance programs, forcing benefit reductions and increasing the uninsured population.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 2d

Selling naming rights and prepaid fees could provide supplemental funding to help sustain California's half-built high-speed rail project.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 2d

William Westerman, 65, died after his Toyota Sienna drove through Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf railing and submerged in Monterey Bay.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 3d

A car fire spread to a carport and two apartment buildings in West San Jose, displacing 10 residents and causing significant damage to multiple units.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 3d

Alameda County intends to subpoena former prosecutors over alleged misconduct in the Jason Fletcher manslaughter case.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 3d

Mayor Matt Mahan is forming a coalition of California mayors to press Sacramento for state policy and budget commitments to tackle homelessness, housing and safety.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 3d

Opening I-580 to trucks would spread noise and pollution, while youth-led 'No Kings' protests demonstrate growing civic activism and potential for democratic change.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 3d

About 28% of Bay Area ballots have been returned for Nov. 4; Proposition 50 would redraw U.S. House maps to favor Democrats.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 3d

Neighbors collaboratively painted a sanctuary-themed street mural celebrating community solidarity, sanctuary-city status, and mutual support using eco-friendly paint.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 8d

Multiple Bay Area incidents included a homicide arrest, searches for two runaway juveniles involved in hit-and-runs, ICE boarding rumors dispelled, several vehicle crashes, and protests.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 8d

Rishi Kumar campaigns as an outsider promising property tax reforms, senior exemptions, and alternatives to longtime Assessor Larry Stone's three-decade tenure.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 8d

Upcoming local events include a student production of Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr., a Toast tribute concert, and Open Space Authority volunteer training.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 8d

Two suspects—Richard Lund and Asia Morton—were arrested in connection with the Oct. 3 fatal shooting of longtime Condor Club manager Mark Calcagni.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 8d

A declared-contained New Year's Day brush fire continued smoldering, later rekindled into the catastrophic Jan. 7 Palisades fire, triggering investigations and lawsuits.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 9d

SnowFest 2025 returns across Bay Area and Southern California locations offering gear deals, giveaways, brand reps, DJs, and Palisades Tahoe lift-ticket discounts.

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California Briefly @californiabriefly.bsky.social · 9d

A vehicle traveling west in the eastbound lanes of Wilshire Boulevard drove onto a Santa Monica sidewalk, killing two pedestrians, injuring two others, and the driver fled on foot.

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