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Electric vehicle rebate bill a possible end-run around Trump emission rules

San Francisco Assemblyman Phil Ting proposed a law that would require automakers to continue building clean cars if they want their vehicles to qualify for state rebates.

Shantal De Silva sits behind the wheel of an Audi e-tron electric SUV at the Audi dealership in San Francisco, Calif. on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Assemblyman Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, is proposing legislation that would increase the typical rebate for an electric car to as high as $7,500.

CCSF’s budget committee — two trustees —hear criticism, support for giving executives hefty raises as classes and faculty are cut.

The runways and taxiways at San Francisco International airport are at risk from the coming sea level rise due to climate change, as seen on Wed. April 19, 2017, in San Francisco, Calif.

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California farms, ranches strive to adapt as climate warms
California produces half the nation’s fruits and vegetables and most of its nuts. But a climate crisis is coming — and farms will have to change.

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Giants rally late, but fall 5-4 to Red Sox
Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner reached 200 innings for the seventh time, but he allowed five mostly unlucky runs to finish with a 5.24 road ERA.

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Bochy hits 2000 wins
Bruce Bochy just became the 11th manager in MLB history to reach 2,000 regular-season wins.

In Oregon, wine shares the stage with fine cider
ESTHER MOBLEY: It’s becoming common for Oregon wineries to also produce hard cider. In many ways that’s a reflection of that state’s agricultural diversity.

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The 20 best food trucks in the Bay Area
This is the best street food in the Bay Area, from chaat to tacos.

How to win tickets for 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'
You don't need to cast a spell to snag discounted tickets to "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" at the Curran, but a dash of good luck will help.

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Vanessa Hua
Just the right person can save a little boy
Swab your cheek, save a life

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Mapping cinematic wrath, from 'Godzilla' to 'San Andreas'
Nearly a movie per year in the 21st century has featured S.F. under attack. We mapped out all the damage —see if your house would survive.

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The Bay Area fall fun guide
While most of the world is getting into chill mode, San Francisco heats up in the fall. Check out our seasonal events guide.

SF housing project chasing federal tax breaks might lose funding
A plan for the Excelsior District would be the first SF development to take advantage of a program designed to bring investment to low-income neighborhoods. But opponents are pushing back.

Kamala Harris to hit campaign trail hard amid falling poll numbers
Campaign officials insisted the shift was part of a long-planned effort to reach Democrats “when voters are tuning in,” and follows months of focus on fundraising to be able to invest in early states. Harris’ goal, Communications Director Lily Adams said, is a top-three finish in the Iowa caucuses in February, the first voting in next year’s nomination process.

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Joe Garofoli
Beto O’Rourke wants to legalize marijuana and help those...
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke rolls out his marijuana legalization plan, which goes further with efforts to help those...

Airbnb says it will go public next year — but won’t say when or how
The wave of lucrative initial public offerings by San Francisco tech companies continues as the short-term rental broker announces its intentions to sell shares to the public in 2020.

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Now is the perfect time to visit Lake Tahoe
If timing is everything at Lake Tahoe, now is that time. Tahoe’s fall shoulder season provides a rare chance to make the region your own at the lake, beaches and trails, with a full lake and few people ... all dates for season closures, access and the best views.

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Tom Stienstra
Now is the perfect time to visit Lake Tahoe
If timing is everything at Lake Tahoe, now is that time. Tahoe’s fall shoulder season provides a rare chance to make the region your own at the...

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Tom Stienstra
The Ultimate Bay Area Hikes and Outdoors Guide

See what a Critical Mass ride looked like in 1994, at the movement’s...
The Critical Mass bicycle movement looked a little different in 1994, when The Chronicle first covered the controversial street-closing bike rides in the Datebook section. We show a dozen photos from that session and cover some of the early history of the ride.

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Explore the stories behind classic front pages
The San Francisco Chronicle came into existence more than 150 years ago. See classic newspaper pages from our archive for every day of the year.

Editorial: Trump’s battle with California escalates with announcement...
President Trump wants to revoke California’s long-standing federal waiver to set its own vehicle-emissions standards. He’s in for a big fight.

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