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California is determining who is still eligible for the government benefit following the pandemic. trib.al/GsdbcYt

As California's war over land use authority rages on, critics of the state's housing quotas are turning to voters. trib.al/I4acncZ

Save the date for August 19th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch. trib.al/UoVGqC0

California was the first state to adopt a seal of biliteracy. Since then, almost all states have followed suit. trib.al/AJzOClE

As part of reopenings at the Walnut Creek and Lafayette stores, the Safeway Foundation will donate a total of $6,000 to local nonprofits. trib.al/lAjeXlM

From an 1884 roller coaster that crept along at 6 mph to the freaky fast Kingda Ka in New Jersey, Americans love the thrill of the plunge. trib.al/yHYL98P

The DA's Office charged Romajane Hill with four felonies, including possession of a machine gun and possession of a large-capacity magazine. trib.al/uRgjEO4

If the resolution passes, California would become the nation's first state to call for a convention about amending the U.S. Constitution. trib.al/ZS1Uj8B

The report credits California for spending $350 million on its teacher residency program. trib.al/sKYoAbH

COVID-related hospitalization rates jumped by 12.5 percent nationwide from July 23 to 29. "Basically, it's another version of Omicron." trib.al/pdDOuMD

A huge outage hit Danville and Alamo before an earthquake, and a few days before a planned outage in the same area. trib.al/tQSGGuR

Here's what the U.S. Geological Survey has to say about the earthquake. trib.al/PM2u99N

Sean Christopher White, 33, is charged with carjacking, burglary, car theft, indecent exposure and other offenses in the Aug. 9 crime spree. trib.al/l9dv7jt

Bay Area numbers by county show how many times a utility line was hit when digging — damages charged to homeowners or contractors. trib.al/xWLrSuG

The fatal collision happened on Pacheco Boulevard in unincorporated Martinez. trib.al/ThNoGvx

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/4UshH6s

A recent report found that sexual harassment and discrimination complaints are often ignored across the CSU campuses. trib.al/T5yFXnZ

Money may be donated to the Maui Strong Fund through the existing Hawaii Community Foundation or to a special Cal Fire fund. trib.al/U1jdzHb

Six new officers are expected to be hired each month starting in August. trib.al/oVnBf1l

Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not: we've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday. trib.al/pocU6UU