4. A bill that would seal criminal records for those who had committed low-level crimes will be considered in the state legislature soon, the Associated Press reports. The legislation’s intent is to aid one-time offenders in finding work and housing without the stigma associated with their past.

5. This will be a tough one for some East Bay cities to swallow: An assembly bill was introduced Monday that would lower development fees charged by local municipalities for building new housing, the Associated Press reports. Impact fees are often a significant portion of a city’s revenues.

6. In a blow to San Leandro’s downtown scene, The Englander sports bar is closing this weekend, the East Bay Times reports. The building’s landlord refused to extend the pub’s lease. $$

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