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What Biden’s border order means for California 
President Biden’s executive action could allow border agents to immediately return migrants to Mexico without considering their asylum claims. While the White House says the new measures will bring order, advocates for migrants say it could cause more chaos and danger.
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Why a Bay Area transit rescue plan is on hold 
A Bay Area transit funding bill is delayed so supporters can seek consensus on how the money will be raised and distributed. Many California transit agencies are trying to avoid financial disaster and increase accountability.
By • June 1, 2024

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Famously one of the world’s largest economies, California is a major player in just about every field — from agriculture to tech. We delve into the impact of the state’s dollars-and-cents decisions.
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