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Tuesday’s Headlines

Katie Porter throws her hat in the ring for governor, and other news from up and down the Golden State.

Image: Katie Porter/TwitteX

  • Katie Porter Announces Campaign for Governor (SacBee, LAT, OC Register)
  • VTA Strikers Injured in Crash (Merc-News)
  • Opponents to Highway Closure Sue to Stop "Great Funway" (SF Standard)
  • What's Going On at Berkeley's Civic Center Park (Berkeleyside)
  • Sacramento Looks to Downsize Police, Increase Parking Fees to Balance Budget (SacBee)
  • Roller Rink Opens at LB's Juniper Beach (LB Post)
  • Carlsbad Public Art Project Meeting Postponed (San Diego Union-Tribune)
  • Traffic Deaths Down Slightly Nationwide in First Half of 2024 (Forbes)
  • Death Toll Higher in Some States than Others (Axios)

For more headlines: SBLA, SBSF, SBUSA

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