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Suspect In Cloverdale Homicide Found Dead After Standoff With Sonoma Deputies

The incident began with a report of a shooting at 4:47 pm Saturday on the 300 block of Cloverdale Heights Way. Officers with Cloverdale Police arrived at the scene along with Sonoma County Sheriff's deputies, and they found a victim there suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim, who has not been publicly identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

California authorities search for man swept into ocean near Big Sur

Search continues for a man swept into the ocean at Garrapata State Park amid dangerous surf that hindered recovery, following a recent fatality there.
fromLos Angeles Times
27 minutes ago

A ride-hail driver crashed on a SoCal freeway. D.A. says they were set up by their passengers

A car crash on a Southern California freeway last year was a staged wreck to scam a ride-hail driver's insurance company, authorities said Monday. On Nov. 23, 2024, a group of suspects ordered a ride-hail car that took them onto the 215 Freeway in San Bernardino, where John Murillo, 37, was driving another vehicle and intentionally collided with the ride-hail car, according to a California Department of Insurance news release.
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2 hours ago

Proposal to Bring Semi Trucks Back to Oakland's I-580 Rigs Controversy Across East Bay

Caltrans is considering allowing semi trucks back on a ten-mile stretch of I-580 in Oakland after 74 years of prohibition.
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fromFast Company
10 hours ago

In L.A.'s fire zone, factory-built houses are meeting the moment

Rebuilding after the Altadena Eaton fire has been painfully slow, but prefab construction is enabling some homeowners to rebuild faster.
fromThe Mercury News
4 hours ago

Man dies in custody at Elmwood Correctional Complex

The 33-year-old man, who had been in custody since Feb. 14 after an arrest by the San Jose Police Department, was found unresponsive in his housing unit at 2:56 p.m., according to a press release from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. Medical personnel and jail staff performed CPR on the man until the arrival of emergency personnel from the Milpitas Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services at 3:09 p.m., authorities said.
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fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

A scenic L.A. suburb with ocean views went off grid. How are residents surviving?

We're very careful, we keep everything off,
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fromDaily Mom magazine
13 hours ago

How Does The Foster Care System Work In California?

The California foster care system serves as a vital support network for children needing a safe, temporary home. With the expertise and guidance of the Knotts Family Agency, which is a foster family agency with 30 years of experience in Southern California, you can demystify the Golden State's foster care process. Explore the roles of the various entities involved and empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate the sometimes-confusing path to fostering kids in need.
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6 hours ago

Grand reopening of Campbell Library delayed

Campbell's renovated library opening delayed up to a year to retrofit all-electric systems after a $500,000 grant, promising long-term energy and community benefits.
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fromTravel + Leisure
7 hours ago

Luxury Sleeper Trains Are Coming to the U.S.-With Private Chefs and 360-degree Views

Starting January 2026, private luxury rail cars on Amtrak's Coast Starlight and California Zephyr will offer exclusive five-bedroom sleeper and lounge with chef service.
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1 day ago

Sunday Links: Missing Utah Woman Who Disappeared Near Santa Cruz Beach Found Safe

Bay Area incidents: missing woman found safe; coastal and traffic fatalities; illegal cannabis lab raid; Antioch desalination plant; homicide investigation.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

UC registered nurses ratify contract that guarantees a minimum 18.5% increase in pay

UC nurses secured a contract with minimum 18.5% pay increases, limits on floating, capped healthcare costs, stronger violence protections, and nurse oversight of AI.
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23 hours ago

Update: Delta under a dense fog advisory Monday visibility limited to 1/4 mile

A dense fog advisory for specified Northern California regions is valid Monday, Nov. 24 from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m.; expect visibility of one quarter mile or less and hazardous driving conditions.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Rialto apartment fire displaces 16 households

A four-alarm fire hit a 16-unit Rialto apartment building Friday night, displacing 16 households; crews extinguished the blaze with no injuries and the cause is under investigation.
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Saratoga residents thwart real estate scam

Criminal threats, dissuade victim, resisting/delaying arrest: At 9:37 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance in front of the Bank Bar on Big Basin Way. An investigation revealed the suspect made criminal threats toward the victim and threatened to kill the victim if he called 911 to report the incident. The suspect resisted but was ultimately arrested and booked into main jail.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

High surf drags three people off Big Sur beach, the second such incident in a week

High surf at Big Sur swept three people into the ocean at Garrapata State Park; two reached shore and one man remains missing.
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1 day ago

Second tragedy off Big Sur coast when three people swept into ocean, one still missing

Rough surf off Big Sur swept three people into the ocean; two women survived, one man remained missing as search-and-recovery operations continued.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

One California city's idea to tackle the housing crisis: Take the stairs

Culver City now permits six-story apartments with a single staircase under strict size limits and added fire-prevention measures.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Sources: California fires Wilcox after 48-55 mark

California fired coach Justin Wilcox after a 6-5 season marred by turnovers, penalties, transfer-portal losses, and repeated narrow defeats.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

5 Freeway closed in Burbank after suspect shoots police dog

A shooting has reportedly caused officials to close a segment of the 5 Freeway in Burbank Saturday night. Burbank police told CBS Los Angeles that authorities closed the freeway after a suspect they tried to apprehend shot a police dog around 8 p.m. The K-9's condition was unknown late Saturday night but KTLA-5 reported that the dog survived and was being treated.
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1 day ago

The storyteller: Bay Area archaeologist finds the hidden narratives in state parks

In that job, the 73-year-old Parkman used artifacts found in old ruins or the chemistry of rocks and layers of soil to piece together possible narratives about life in the Bay Area as far back as tens of thousands of years ago or as recently as the late 20th century. More than being a scientist or historian, Parkman has always seen himself as a storyteller with an innate curiosity about other worlds and a desire to imagine the people who lived in them.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Antioch Amtrak station to be decommissioned despite safety, beautification upgrades by city

We're really excited that we got to do this project because the investment supports our downtown revitalization and enhances mobility choices for the duration of the station being open, and it reinforces our long-term commitment to the waterfront corridor,
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Utah woman last seen several weeks ago in Santa Cruz Co. found safe, authorities say

A Utah woman reported missing after a Nov. 6 Aptos bonfire was found safe and uninjured; police have not released details of her disappearance.
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1 day ago

Cal faces questions after mistake-riddled loss to Stanford

Cal self-destructed in 31-10 loss to Stanford due to turnovers and penalties, costing a chance at a winning season and prompting scrutiny.
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1 day ago

It's the most wonderful time of year for fun and fundraisers in South Bay

Symphony San Jose performs Holiday Spectacular Dec. 6–7 with choirs, ballet, sing-alongs, Santa visit, and half-price tickets for youth companions.
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1 day ago

Cupertino kicks off the holidays with Community Tree Lighting

Cupertino hosts holiday events Dec. 5 and Dec. 14 and seeks volunteers for West Valley Community Services' Gift of Hope.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Annual tree lighting in Saratoga Village set for Nov. 28

Saratoga's holiday tree lighting is Nov. 28; volunteers needed for WVCS Gift of Hope Dec. 6; SASCC hosts Winter Comedy Jam Dec. 19.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

UCLA fans tailgating at Rose Bowl apprehensive about possible move to SoFi Stadium

This has been nearly a lifelong tradition for the native of Linda Vista, starting in 2005 when he was 8 years old and UCLA romped over Oregon State. When he got his driver's license in 2012, Niderhaus started throwing his own tailgates, bringing chicken-in-a-biscuit crackers because he couldn't afford fancier fare. He was back Saturday afternoon underneath a tent on the grass in Lot H, wearing his favorite No. 2 Eric McNeal jersey,
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Holiday parade's grand marshal says Los Gatos has given him 'a place to belong'

The criteria to be named grand marshal is specific: Individuals must have made significant contributions to the town's youth. Kroesche's students past and present attest to his classroom and extracurricular leadership and mentoring. The parade is sponsored by the Los Gatos Lions and Los Gatos Parks and Recreation. The route begins at the corner of Santa Cruz Avenue and Almendra and ends on Main Street near the high school. https://www.lgsrecreation.org/parade
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1 day ago

Holiday parade's grand marshal says Los Gatos has given him a place to belong'

The 69th Los Gatos Children's Christmas/Holidays Parade begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, rain or shine. This year's grand marshal is Los Gatos High School English teacher Kurt Kroesche, who says, It's a thrill to be this year's grand marshal and to be able to celebrate the parade with Los Gatos friends and neighbors. I'm grateful that I've found a place to belong at LGHS and the LG community.
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3 days ago

Advocates Fight To Save Mother Bear And Cub In Lake Tahoe | KQED

California regulators declined to adopt new engineered-stone rules while silicosis risks surge among countertop workers, and wildlife and political developments also drew attention.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Can Mahan break the curse of San Jose mayors? - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose powers global innovation, yet its mayors rarely translate local prominence into statewide or federal office; Matt Mahan could break that pattern.
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2 days ago

Binder sets sights on redemption for San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

Ken Binder became San Mateo County sheriff to restore morale, rebuild trust, and prioritize jail reforms after a controversial leadership transition and recent facility failures.
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2 days ago

Santa Monica's shine has dimmed can a bold reset revive the beach city's fortunes?

Santa Monica faces rising crime, empty storefronts, dwindling services, falling tourism, soaring housing costs, and a budget crisis threatening its long-term sustainability.
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2 days ago

Mountain View approves 15-story builder's remedy project near Highway 101 - San Jose Spotlight

A proposed 15-story, 455-unit apartment on Rengstorff Avenue in Mountain View would tower over nearby homes and include nearly 100 affordable apartments.
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2 days ago

Fremont man accused of killing sex offender expected back in court soon

A Fremont man allegedly used the Megan's Law database to target and fatally stab a registered sex offender; his defense cites mental health issues.
fromwww.latimes.com
2 days ago

High school girls' volleyball: State championship results and schedule

FRIDAY'S RESULTS DIVISION V Hilmar d. Elsinore, 26-24, 25-16, 25-19 DIVISION I Harvard-Westlake d. Roseville Woodcreek, 25-22, 25-14, 25-17 SATURDAY'S SCHEDULE DIVISION II Clovis West (30-13) vs. Cypress (24-10), 11 a.m. DIVISION III Redwood City Sequoia (24-15-1) vs. Academy of Our Lady of Peace (21-11), 1:30 p.m. DIVISION IV Reedley Immanuel (26-16) vs. Capistrano Valley Christian (13-21-1), 4 p.m. OPEN DIVISION Rocklin (37-4) vs. Mater Dei (34-5), 6:30 p.m.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

SoCal residents receive anonymous threatening Christmas cards: 'You are warned'

Yucaipa resident Roger Reed had just come back from a trip to Disneyland with his fiancee on Monday when they stumbled upon a note in the front yard of their freshly decorated home. "We just kind of assumed that it was something that fell out of our Christmas bins from decorating earlier in the day, and then my fiancee reached down to pick it up," Reed said. "When we read it, we were like, 'What in the world?'"
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fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Antioch man in critical condition after being hit by driver

A driver struck a 63-year-old man on the eastbound Highway 4 Hillcrest Avenue on-ramp in Antioch, leaving him in critical condition.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Martinez mother faces murder charge in stabbing death of daughter

A 36-year-old Martinez mother, Brittney Kazee, faces a felony murder charge and a knife-use enhancement after her 19-year-old daughter, Shaniyah, was fatally stabbed.
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2 days ago

This Is the Most Charming Town in Northern California-and It Has Victorian Architecture and Stunning Redwood Forests

Ferndale is a colorful Victorian village near Northern California redwood parks and the coast, offering historic Main Street charm, walking tours, and easy outdoor access.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Neighbors up in arms about plans for Fremont cricket field

Fremont's proposed 13-acre Palm Avenue park may include a youth cricket field, prompting neighborhood safety concerns amid growing local demand for cricket.
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3 days ago

Walters: California sees revenue uptick but not enough to erase chronic deficit

California faces an almost $18 billion 2026-27 budget shortfall and growing structural deficits despite recent income tax revenue gains fueled by an AI-related stock surge.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Even a full reservoir wouldn't have ensured water in Palisades fire, California officials say

Even with the Santa Ynez Reservoir offline or full, Southern California's water distribution lacked sufficient flow capacity to sustain the extraordinary demand of the Palisades fire, causing hydrants to lose pressure.
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3 days ago

Rep. Eric Swalwell Officially Launches Campaign for California Governor

Eric Swalwell announced his run for California governor while facing a Justice Department mortgage fraud probe and ongoing political clashes with Trump.
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2 days ago

Bay Area Affordable Care Act policyholders brace for price hikes

Talia Mindich of Berkeley will see the cost of her Affordable Care Act health insurance plan rise by $72 monthly next year. Tessa Spargo of San Francisco will see an even bigger monthly premium hike of $143, but sees no way around it she needs to see doctors regularly for a chronic health condition. And without coverage, Spargo, a language teacher, said, you're really up the creek.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Pest control firms paying up after dumpster probes find nasty things in the trash

Three pest control companies settled for $3.15 million after illegally disposing hazardous pesticides and customer records in regular trash across multiple California counties.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Santa Clara County struggles to keep mental health workers - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County faces high behavioral health staff turnover and a psychiatrist shortage, causing appointment access problems and staff burnout despite post-2022 improvements.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Santa Clara Valley Water CEO misconduct probe drags on - San Jose Spotlight

A yearlong misconduct investigation into Valley Water CEO Rick Callender remains unresolved while he stays on paid leave and disclosure is limited.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Flooding, a tornado, even the risk of a 'semi-wet Santa Ana' before storms finally leave L.A.

In Orange County, a possible tornado or waterspout moved ashore around 10:15 p.m. Thursday in the eastern Dana Point Harbor, a witness reported to the National Weather Service. The wind "lofted a 12-foot segment of chain link fence with privacy fabric and threw it 70 feet across parking lot," the weather service said. There were numerous calls of flooding in the city of Westminster, police said, where an astonishing 1.84 inches of rain fell in a single hour,
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3 days ago

Beach hazards statement affecting Bay Area Shorelines until Monday night waves of 13 to 18 feet forecast

Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well as San Francisco County are the focus of a beach hazards statement issued at 8:49 a.m. on Friday by the National Weather Service. The statement is in effect until Monday Nov. 24, at 10 p.m. The NWS San Francisco CA states to anticipate, A long period northwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Suspect arrested in Berkeley kidnapping of ex-girlfriend, her three small children

A man allegedly abducted his ex-girlfriend and her three small children; police found the victims safe and arrested the suspect in San Leandro.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

SoCal neighborhood targeted with disturbing Christmas cards left on doorsteps by masked men

Masked individual left vulgar, menacing, and sometimes threatening messages inside Christmas cards at random Yucaipa homes, unsettling residents and prompting a police investigation.
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fromRAIN News
4 days ago

RAIN Notes: November 20, 2025

Pacific Standard Time launched Nov 19 as a weekly California-focused news podcast; RSS.com introduced a generous free podcast hosting tier alongside a paid $11.99/month option.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Accused Stockton serial killer sees one Oakland murder charge dropped

A Stockton man suspected in multiple 2021–2022 shootings faces six murder charges while prosecutors tactically declined charges in a separate Oakland killing.
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3 days ago

CHP Investigates Thursday Shooting on I-580 in Oakland, Seeking Information From Public

A shooting on eastbound Interstate-580 in Oakland closed lanes for about thirty minutes; no injuries reported and police are seeking information.
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3 days ago

Post obtains copy of letter firing Aenlle

Victor Aenlle, the former San Mateo County Sheriff Chief of Staff who was accused of mistreating sheriff's employees, was ordered to turn in his badge, gun and any other county property today (Nov. 21).
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3 days ago

State AG Rob Bonta Dragged Back Into Sheng Thao Scandal, With Claims There Is Compromising' Video of Him

A witness alleges compromising video links Attorney General Rob Bonta to the Sheng Thao scandal while Bonta has spent roughly $468,000–$500,000 on legal defense.
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3 days ago

Mammoth Mountain Opens Ski Season, But Heavenly, Boreal, and Northstar Just Delayed Their Openings

Mammoth Mountain opened its ski resort today, and Mount Rose opens Friday, but a slew of Tahoe ski resorts have pushed back their openings indefinitely because there's just not enough snow at the moment. As of today, it is officially ski season in California. We have our first reported ski resort opening of the 2025-26 skiing and snowboarding season, and while that is cause for celebration for fresh powder fans statewide,
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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Driver suspected of leaving fatal East Bay hit-and-run

ANTIOCH - A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle, and police said they arrested the person suspected of driving on suspicion of felony hit-and-run. The collision happened Wednesday at the intersection of A Street and W. 18th Street about 6:15 p.m. A 64-year-old man died from his injuries Friday at a hospital. Authorities did not identify him immediately Friday, pending notification of relatives.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

False imprisonment charge dropped against Ashlee Buzzard as search for daughter Melodee continues

A judge dismissed the felony false imprisonment charge against Ashlee Buzzard after new evidence contradicted initial accounts in the case of her missing 9-year-old daughter.
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2 days ago

Woman's Oakland death being investigated as a homicide

A woman who sustained severe trauma at an Oakland residence Friday morning later died and her death is being investigated as a homicide, authorities said. No other information has been released about the woman. Police also have not yet said how she sustained the trauma. An autopsy will determine the exact cause of death. She was taken to a hospital, where she later died.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Prep talk: Another Kaaya makes impact, this time Charli Kaaya in girls' tennis

It was in 2013 that Brad Kaaya was starring at quarterback for Chaminade High before moving on to the University of Miami. Now it's his sister, Charli, getting the kudos in the family. She helped Calabasas win the Southern Section Division 2 girls' tennis title with a championship win over Harvard-Westlake. Charli and partner Sophia Loizu won all three doubles matches. Giana Mucci went unbeaten this season and singles player Alena Koltsova won her three singles matches.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

A viral TikTok and 'hobbyist geoguesser' exposed an unsanitary Bay Area eatery. Now it's temporarily closed

Earlier this week, a TikTok that captured someone throwing frozen ribs onto the ground behind a restaurant - next to dumpsters and cleaning supplies - went viral. The comment section quickly blew up as people tried to figure out the restaurant's location and name, wanting to report the unsanitary practice, but the video's caption only said it was near San José.
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3 days ago

San Jose: Driver dies after crashing into tree on Moorpark Avenue

A man driving a black 2016 Subaru died after veering right and crashing into a tree on Moorpark Avenue in San Jose at 1:39 a.m.
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2 days ago

Turner says USC stiffed it on LEED Platinum computer science building

Turner Construction sued the University of California for $12.3 million over unpaid construction of USC's seven-story Ginsburg Hall.
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4 days ago

California facing projected $18B deficit as Newsom heads into his last year as governor

California faces a projected $18 billion budget deficit next year, pressured by faster-growing spending, weaker tax trends, federal policy costs, and uncertain AI-driven revenue gains.
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4 days ago

One in three Californians have cut back on food to save money, survey finds

Nearly one in three Californians reduced food spending in the past year; lower-income households most affected amid rising food prices, SNAP disruptions, and work requirements.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

California's budget shortfall could be worse than expected

California faces a nearly $18 billion budget shortfall next year, $5 billion worse than June estimates, driven by mandatory spending and likely temporary revenue gains.
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