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Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
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Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability

  • By CHARLOTTE KRAMON, ALEX VEIGA and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable. The bill passed on Thursday would reduce regulations, regulate corporate investors and expand how housing dollars can be used to build affordable homes and rentals. It now heads back to the House, which passed a separate version earlier this year. It is unclear whether President Donald Trump would sign it after declaring last weekend that he won't sign any new measures unless Congress passes legislation that would require voters to show proof of citizenship.

Newsom says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack
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Newsom says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack

  • The Associated Press
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says there's no imminent threat to the state from Iran. ABC News says the FBI warned California that Iran had aspired to send drones to the West Coast in retaliation for war. The FBI later released text of the alert, which noted that the information was based on "unverified information." The White House now says, "No such threat from Iran to our homeland exists." Newsom says California and various agencies plan for worst-case scenarios. Police in Los Angeles and San Francisco say they are monitoring world events for any risks.

Foster City projects $5.4M surplus
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Foster City projects $5.4M surplus

  • By Alyse DiNapoli, Daily Journal staff

In part due to an unexpected state reimbursement, Foster City now projects a $5.4 surplus this fiscal year — which ends in June — despite an e…

Foster City sees unexpected surplus
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Foster City sees unexpected surplus

  • By Alyse DiNapoli, Daily Journal staff

Foster City saw an unexpected surplus last fiscal year, a result of more favorable revenue sources — including business license taxes, permit …

New finance director for San Mateo
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New finance director for San Mateo

  • Daily Journal staff report

Abby Veeser has been named as the new finance director for the city of San Mateo, bringing more than 25 years of municipal government experien…

Half Moon Bay passes budget
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Half Moon Bay passes budget

  • By Holly Rusch, Daily Journal staff
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The Half Moon Bay City Council passed its budget for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year at its meeting June 17, as it grapples with a structural…