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Lunar New Year a state holiday in California? Bay Area legislator Evan Low introduces bill

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On the eve of the biggest annual celebration in San Francisco’s Chinatown, state Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) introduced legislation Friday to make Lunar New Year’s Day a state holiday in California.

News Reporter

David Sjostedt

Safe consumption bill expected to pass, but SF will likely wait for federal ruling before opening a site

News

A state law may soon legalize supervised drug use, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle.  

Business Editor

Kevin Truong

Let’s have another: Bill to extend alcohol service to 4 a.m. in SF clears major hurdle

Business

The effort to extend last call by two hours has been in the works for years. After passing the California Assembly Appropriations Committee, few roadblocks remain.

Gabe Greschler

Stay sober, earn cash: New bill gives welfare recipients extra $400 for avoiding drugs 

Supervisor Matt Dorsey’s bill would complement Proposition F, which ties welfare payments to drug screening and treatment.

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Sarah Wright

Early voting opens in state Assembly showdown between Haney, Campos

Polls are open for voters on San Francisco’s east side, who will decide whether to send David Campos or Supervisor Matt Haney to the state legislature.

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Lunar New Year a state holiday in California? Bay Area legislator Evan Low introduces bill

Safe consumption bill expected to pass, but SF will likely wait for federal ruling before opening a site

Let’s have another: Bill to extend alcohol service to 4 a.m. in SF clears major hurdle

Stay sober, earn cash: New bill gives welfare recipients extra $400 for avoiding drugs

Early voting opens in state Assembly showdown between Haney, Campos