The story I picked is one that I saw on the New York Times Web site a couple of days ago about some U.S. states now allowing people to bring guns into bars and restaurants. One of the primary reasons that this story is newsworthy is that it contains a large degree of conflict. Guns and their legality to be possessed and carried is a subject that people feel very strongly about on both sides of the debate. There is also an element of currency in this story that adds to its news value. The subject of gun rights has been in the news fairly recently with two Supreme Court rulings on the issue, and this story is the latest development.
In order to localize this story for a Bay Area newspaper, it would be a good idea to include some details about the current gun laws in California. In addition, some information detailing the number of gun permit holders in the particular area where the newspaper is published would also help to make the story more pertinent for the readership. Finally, including in the article any recent news items from the local area on the subject of gun ownership or gun crime would also give the article a higher proximity value.
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