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Wednesday Morning News Fix

Aug 12, 2026 · 7m

Summary

San Mateo County bans new ICE detention centers, citing poor conditions and fatalities. Sausalito offices remain closed after a sophisticated ransomware attack, with officials refusing to negotiate with hackers. A federal judge ruled against Trump administration restrictions on homelessness funding, leaving Santa Clara County in limbo. Meanwhile, SF voters face a costly ballot measure to reopen the Great Highway, and CSU employees rally for better wages and contract limits.

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Sponsors: Star One Credit Union, Stanford MLA, and StreetEasy Introduction to The Latest podcast and morning headlines San Mateo County bans new ICE detention centers Sassoon City offices closed after ransomware attack Judge rules Trump admin's homelessness funding restrictions unlawful Cost to reopen Great Highway to cars if ballot measure passes CSU employees rally for better wages and contract terms Sign-off, credits, and sponsor reminders
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