California voters are deciding on California Proposition 40, a proposed measure on the ballot that would enact the first-ever state-level wealth tax targeting billionaires. Supporters argue that the superrich have accumulated trillions in wealth while paying little relative income tax. Opponents...
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The US will stop providing $4B in aid each year to Israel in 2027 but will sell arms to its closest ally in the Middle East, President Trump said.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A man experiencing a medical emergency aboard a container ship off San Francisco was evacuated by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew on Friday, according to officials. The Coast Guard was alerted to the medical situation on the container ship Ever Elite ju...
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The U.S. has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said.
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Early voting numbers show strong participation across the state, with 6.5 million ballots already cast—accounting for roughly 27% of California's electorate....
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A Learjet that crashed into a Florida roadway on Sunday, killing all nine people aboard, may have been breaking up before it made impact with the ground, the NTSB said....
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The governor and likely 2028 presidential contender opposes Proposition 40. But even if the measure fails, as polling suggests it might, he could face political backlash....
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After his team ripped off five consecutive wins, Golden State coach Steve Kerr said an early surge “feels very real.”
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I’ll admit that I’m a risk-prone cyclist. But should I be treated as a criminal?
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BART and Caltrain have threatened to end service if they don’t get additional funding from a new transit tax.
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The mayor has raised large sums to remake City Hall and fund Muni. Tuesday’s election will show how far his clout reaches.
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Mattie Scott’s gun violence nonprofit hadn’t filed with the IRS since 2020. She also missed city ethics filings meant to flag conflicts.
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Both would represent historic firsts for a congressperson from San Francisco.
