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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago
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Formerly unhoused San Jose Columbus Park residents adjusting to restrictions in new home

Former Columbus Park residents moved into a converted motel, gaining indoor housing but facing new rules, limited amenities, and adjustments to services and family visits.
fromKqed
2 days ago
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Lawsuits Challenge Trump Administration's Radical Homeless Policy Changes | KQED

The Trump administration's new homelessness funding rule restricts eligible uses, penalizes jurisdictions banning encampments, and risks displacing Californians from permanent housing and services.
fromKqed
2 days ago
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Lawsuits Challenge Trump Administration's Radical Homeless Policy Changes | KQED

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fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 hours ago

Despite rate hikes, study finds California home insurance costs are middle of the pack nationwide

California median homeowners pay about $1,200 annually, but wildfire-driven risks and regulatory rate changes threaten rising premiums that will disproportionately burden low-income households.
#california-state-jobs
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fromABC30 Fresno
8 hours ago

Man who attended Stockton birthday party arrested amid mass shooting investigation, DA says

A 22-year-old man present at a Stockton birthday-party mass shooting was arrested for a parole violation; multiple people were killed and a manhunt continues.
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fromThe Mercury News
10 hours ago

Letters: Spread restoration resources around bay shoreline

Equitable funding is needed to repair shoreline infrastructure like Palo Alto's Flood Basin sluice gate and to reform property-tax exemptions that create unfair burdens.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
9 hours ago

Pig butchering: Bay Area widow loses nearly $1M in crypto scheme, ChatGPT alerts her to scam

An elderly San Jose widow lost nearly $1 million to a 'pig butchering' crypto romance scam, leaving her nearly destitute and facing possible home loss.
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fromThe Mercury News
8 hours ago

Reward to solve Stockton kid's party massacre raised to $130,000

A combined $130,000 reward is offered for information leading to charges in the Nov. 29 Stockton birthday party shooting that killed four and wounded 13.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 hours ago

Judge jails Oakland rape suspect for failing to die

A 76-year-old man accused of brutal assault was released due to expected terminal illness, but regained health and was re-jailed after prosecutors learned he had improved.
#tosh-lupoi
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
10 hours ago

Castro Street project to end vehicle traffic at Mountain View Caltrain tracks - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View will eliminate vehicle crossings at Castro Street's Caltrain tracks, diverting cars to Shoreline Boulevard and upgrading bike and pedestrian crossings.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

California launches online portal to report misconduct by federal agents

California launched an online portal to report potential misconduct by federal agents, with submissions used to create records for possible legal action.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Jon Slavet, tech entrepreneur and Republican, announces run for governor

Jon Slavet, Republican Silicon Valley entrepreneur, entered the 2026 California governor’s race to apply business experience to tackle homelessness, unemployment, poverty, and high energy costs.
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fromJezebel
1 day ago

Halle Berry Calls Out Pick-Me Presidential Hopeful Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom vetoed the Menopause Care Equity Act twice, drawing criticism for deprioritizing menopause and women's midlife health despite public political image.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

New details, clarifications on CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's travel expenses

Ricardo Lara's travel expenses are funded by the California Department of Insurance's special-revenue fund and NAIC assessments rather than general tax revenues.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

California pesticide agency could loosen restrictions on most toxic rat poisons

California plans to loosen restrictions on anticoagulant rodenticides despite evidence they are poisoning numerous wildlife species, including endangered animals.
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fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

California Awards More Than $140 Million of Federal Funds for Local Road-Safety Programs - Streetsblog California

California awarded more than $140 million in federal traffic-safety grants to nearly 500 projects aiming to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries.
#proposition-19
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

Two people killed, another injured in Pacific Coast Highway crash

Two people were killed and another person was injured in a crash on Pacific Coast Highway on Thursday evening, according to authorities. The Ventura County Fire Department was dispatched around 6:57 p.m. along with the Oxnard Fire Department and Federal Fire Ventura County to a traffic collision near the 9000 block of Pacific Coast Highway, according to Ventura County Fire Department spokesperson Andrew Dowd.
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fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
18 hours ago

21-year-old woman hits 130 mph in Highway 101 police chase that ends in rollover crash, arrest

A few minutes later, a Sonoma County sheriff's deputy saw the Dodge racing at about 130 mph near Airport Boulevard and followed it into Healdsburg before losing sight of it downtown, sheriff's Sgt. Juan Valencia said. About 15 minutes passed before deputies spotted it again and chased it onto southbound Highway 101. The driver identified as 21-year-old Adalynn Carrasco tried to exit at Hopper Lane but lost control.
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fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
19 hours ago

Viral video of Bay Area man dumping flower vendor's bouquets into creek sparks outrage

Un video muestra a un hombre arrojando ramos de una vendedora de flores en Santa Rosa, provocando indignación y cuestionamientos sobre la respuesta policial.
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fromThe Mercury News
19 hours ago

Viral video of Bay Area man dumping flower vendor's bouquets into creek sparks outrage

A man dumped a flower vendor's bouquets into a creek in Santa Rosa, sparking outrage, concerns about Latino-targeted hostility, vendor safety, and police response.
#homicide
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 day ago

Dense fog advisory for Delta until Friday midday 1/4 mile visibility

Carquinez Strait and Delta, Northern Sacramento Valley, Central Sacramento Valley, Southern Sacramento Valley and Northern San Joaquin Valley are the focus of a dense fog advisory released at 10:12 p.m. on Thursday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect until Friday Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. The NWS Sacramento CA states to be ready for, Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous, the NWS said.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
13 hours ago

Juneteenth Festival can stay put as city reviews fire code rules

Berkeley's Juneteenth Festival will remain on Adeline Street if organizers maintain a 20-foot fire lane while the city reviews related fire code regulations.
fromABC7 San Francisco
18 hours ago

This Oakland community is being terrorized by flurry of car break-ins every night

5 to 7 cars. Sometimes more than that, they kind of hit up several cars at a time and they make it kind of like a routine,
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
13 hours ago

Ban on vegetation near some Berkeley Hills homes starts Jan. 1. Here's what to know

Berkeley will require an ember-free Zone Zero banning nearly all combustibles within five feet of about 1,400 Berkeley Hills homes starting Jan. 1.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
13 hours ago

Viral video of man dumping flower vendor's bouquet into North Bay creek sparks debate

A viral video shows a man dumping a flower vendor's bouquets into a Santa Rosa creek during a confrontation; police are under review for handling.
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fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
20 hours ago

Owner of defunct California pet cremation business arrested on suspicion of grand theft

Owner of a pet crematorium was arrested on suspicion of grand theft after allegedly accepting pets and payments without providing cremains.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

SoCal 70-year-old filmed himself killing a homeless man. But his case ends in a mistrial

According to prosecutors, Elliott and Avalos got into a confrontation on Sept. 29, 2023, when Elliott, who was out for a jog, encountered Avalos sleeping on the sidewalk. Elliott, who was also pushing a cart holding his two pet dogs, allegedly nudged Avalos with the cart, prompting Avalos to wake up and yell at Elliott to get away. Prosecutors alleged Elliott began to record the confrontation and, when Avalos threw a shoe, Elliott pulled out a gun he had in the cart and fired multiple rounds, killing Avalos.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
14 hours ago

Brennan: When leadership fails, more money won't fix San Jose parks - San Jose Spotlight

PRNS leadership culture tolerates underperformance, causing systemic supervision and accountability failures that reduce park maintenance productivity and require cultural and operational reforms before additional funding.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 hours ago

Livermore man complained of problems with roommate before fatal stabbing, police say

A man was charged with murdering his roommate after the victim's badly decomposed body was discovered in their shared home.
fromThe Mercury News
17 hours ago

Teen who notoriously livestreamed fatal crash is killed in shooting near Stockton

In the 2017 case, Sanchez, 18 at the time, was driving a Buick Century on a rural road near Los Banos, with two younger teens in the backseat. She reportedly swerved onto the shoulder, overcorrected and crashed through a wire fence; the car overturned in a field. Her 14-year-old sister, Jacqueline, was killed, and the other girl was badly injured.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
14 hours ago

Man involved in San Bruno assault sentenced, but will not go to prison

Water-pellet prank escalated into stabbing removing the victim's spleen; one attacker got five years, the other received credited time and parole.
fromThe Mercury News
15 hours ago

East Bay man sentenced for raping teenager in 2022

I do not care if you go to prison for 11 years, 12 years, no amount will bring back the smile and laughter I have lost. No prison sentence will ever feel enough for what you have taken from me. You took the most important moment of my life and turned it into the most humiliating event. I do not care if you are sorry, if your family feels sorry because at the end of the day, you knew what you were doing at your grown age.
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fromSFGATE
1 day ago

UC Berkeley student and advocate to serve jail time over stolen chickens

An animal rights activist who stole live chickens in coordinated break-ins was convicted of felony conspiracy and misdemeanors and sentenced to 90 days in jail.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
21 hours ago

Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week: Carina Nottingham, Berkeley cross country

Carina Nottingham was Bay Area News Group’s girls high school athlete of the week (Nov. 24–29), earning 48.2% of online votes.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
20 hours ago

San Jose family shares loss of mother, baby killed in highway 4-car crash: 'Life was ripped away'

Ivana Balistreri, 29, and her one-year-old daughter Lilliana died in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 87 in San Jose.
#pedestrian-fatality
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

San Jose Viet Museum founder leaves lasting legacy - San Jose Spotlight

Loc Vu founded the Viet Museum and an immigrant resettlement center, resettling thousands and preserving Vietnamese refugee history in San Jose.
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fromwww.pressenterprise.com
15 hours ago

Man who helped steal 85 koi from California restaurant's pond pleads guilty to grand theft

A man pleaded guilty to stealing roughly 85 koi from a restaurant pond; five were recovered, he received jail time, and the pond was restocked.
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

"Carol of Lights" Winter Festival (Campbell)

Join us in Downtown Campbell for our annual winter festival! The Carol of Lights is a free and family oriented holiday season kick off celebration that's fun for all. The event features Santa visits, a petting zoo, donkey rides, bounce houses, craft tables, face painting, carolers and music, free festival snacks, community performances, and more. The Carol of Lights is independently produced by the Downtown Campbell Business Association and a dedicated community of volunteers.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Motorcyclist killed in I-580 crash near Dublin

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a vehicle and then being struck by a truck on eastbound Interstate 580 near Dublin Thursday afternoon.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
19 hours ago

Lake Manly is back after record rain in Death Valley

A shallow Lake Manly briefly formed at Badwater Basin after record November rains, covering a small area and causing road closures in Death Valley.
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Holiday Delites Parade (Antioch)

Join Antioch for the annual Holiday Delites Celebration in Rivertown on December 6th! Enjoy the Holiday Sip & Shop Artisan Fair brought to you by the Celebrate Antioch Foundation before lining the street to see the lighted parade go by. Sign your group up to light up the night with your festive floats, bright costumes, and holiday spirit when you visit our website.
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fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Holiday Sip & Shop Artisan Fair (Antioch)

Holiday Delites in Antioch on December 6 features a Holiday Sip & Shop artisan fair, tree lighting, and a lighted parade with vendor and parade registration.
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fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Christmas on the Waterfront: Lighted Boat Parade (Suisun)

Free family-friendly holiday event on December 6, 2025 in Suisun City featuring live music, caroling, a lighted boat parade, food vendors, and Santa.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
20 hours ago

Disneyland raises Magic Key prices with new tier level

Disneyland will discontinue the Enchant Key and replace it with a $999 Explore Key on Jan. 13, while reshuffling Magic Key annual pass tiers.
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fromwww.dailybreeze.com
21 hours ago

Woman found guilty of murder in 2018 California mall stabbing

Cherie Lynnette Townsend was convicted of first-degree murder for the 2018 stabbing death of Susan Leeds at a mall parking structure.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
13 hours ago

In 2026, Hotels Are Helping Us Learn New Skills

Hotels are offering guests skill-building classes and local workshops to satisfy growing traveler demand for 'skillcations' focused on passions and place-based experiences.
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fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Darrell Issa May Relocate to Texas Due to Prop 50

Bay Area headlines include political relocation, voter healthcare concerns, fraud and poaching arrests, prolonged Pacific Northwest rain, addiction recovery, and a rebuilt Altadena home.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Gov. Newsom takes a situational' line with tech as Silicon Valley cozies up to Trump

Gavin Newsom accepts situational, fiduciary-driven tech support for Trump while balancing ties to Silicon Valley against regulatory pressures and state budget reliance.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Federal investigation of Democratic consultants in Sacramento nets guilty plea

Greg Campbell pleaded guilty to conspiracies to defraud the U.S. and to commit bank and wire fraud in a scheme tied to siphoning campaign funds.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Support for school vouchers sets Republican apart at gubernatorial forum on schools

California's public K-12 system is widely seen as failing, with competing proposals including vouchers, teacher recruitment, housing solutions, and bus electrification mandates.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Walters: California's new labor law could have unintended, unwanted consequences

California frequently enacts laws hastily, producing costly unintended consequences across energy, infrastructure, pensions, budgets, and labor regulation.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

They've Chopped My District into Six Different Pieces': House Republican Says He Has No Idea Where He'll Run After Map Redraw

California's Prop 50 allows the Democratic-controlled legislature to redraw congressional districts through 2030, likely netting Democrats about five additional U.S. House seats.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Santa Clara County may shake up volunteer disaster aid efforts - San Jose Spotlight

Neither CADRE's nonprofit network nor other local cities in Santa Clara County were engaged, and we are not aware of any outreach to faith-based organizations,
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Issa will run for reelection in California rather than move to Texas

Rep. Darrell Issa will run for reelection in his San Diego district despite California redistricting shifting the district toward Democrats and limited GOP financial support.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Halle Berry Shocks Crowd by Trashing Gavin Newsom

Halle Berry criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing a menopause-care bill and urged expanded menopause healthcare coverage and training.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 days ago

Beach hazards statement active for Bay Area Shorelines Wednesday night

Beach hazards issued for Northern, Southern Monterey Bay, Big Sur Coast, San Francisco County until 10 p.m.; expect flooding of lots, parks, roads.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Recalled Alameda County DA Pamela Price Is Running for the Job Again

Gun violence in Alameda County continues to surge, and too many families are grieving losses that should never have happened. I am fighting for real solutions that stop the shootings, strengthen prevention efforts, and protect every neighborhood in this county, Price said in a press release announcing her candidacy. As someone who survived the juvenile justice and foster care system, I carry the truth of those experiences with me.
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fromwww.montereyherald.com
1 day ago

Cal Fire drones take flight in emergency prevention and response

When a photographer donated two drones to Cal Fire's San Benito-Monterey Unit in 2021, the act of generosity launched a drone program that would break records and save lives. A team of Cal Fire drone pilots uses specialized technology to conduct prescribed burns, search for missing or injured individuals and keep emergency responders safe. The first pair of drones came without any guarantee that a drone program would get off the ground, figuratively or literally.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

First fully rebuilt home in Altadena since Eaton Fire marked safe by county, cleared for move-in

First fully rebuilt Eaton Fire home received a certificate of occupancy, enabling homeowner Ted Koerner to move back after a four-month reconstruction.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 days ago

Coastal flood advisory for North Bay Interior Valleys and San Francisco Bay Shoreline until Sunday afternoon

A coastal flood advisory is in effect through Dec. 7 with up to 1.4 ft inundation expected in low-lying shoreline and tidal areas.
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fromMail Online
1 day ago

Mysterious 400-mile stretch of 'radiation' fog blankets 13m Americans

Tule radiation fog blankets California's Central Valley, creating severe visibility hazards and trapping pollutants that worsen air quality and raise respiratory health risks for millions.
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fromsfist.com
1 day ago

That 5.9M Earthquake Warning Out of Nevada Was Fake News

A false USGS ShakeAlert briefly warned millions in Northern California of a M5.9 Nevada quake before the alert was canceled and an apology issued.
#drowning
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
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Man, 32, found 'pulseless' after being pulled from water along Calif. coast

fromSFGATE
1 day ago
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Man, 32, found 'pulseless' after being pulled from water along Calif. coast

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fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

California's ban on self-driving trucks could soon be over | TechCrunch

California is proposing revised DMV rules to allow testing and eventual deployment of driverless trucks on public highways, with public comment open through December 18.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Some California universities seeing decline in enrollment: Here's why

San Francisco State's enrollment fell 26% since 2015 due to regional demographic decline, increased competition from UCs/Cal States, and San Francisco's high housing costs.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

East San Jose charter school at risk of closing - San Jose Spotlight

Escuela Popular risks closure because 12 of 40 teachers lack state-required credentials, prompting the district to issue violation notices and demand compliance and governance reforms.
#dui
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

San Jose historic preservation ordinance changes clear potential hurdle for redevelopment of St. James Park

San Jose amended its preservation ordinance to allow a CEQA-style override weighing public benefits against historic-preservation impacts, enabling redevelopment of St. James Park.
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fromwww.thereporter.com
1 day ago

Bay Area mayor accused of not living in the city she governs

Fairfield Mayor Cathrine Moy faces a potential quo warranto challenge over allegations she resides outside city limits, prompting council consideration to initiate state-level proceedings.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Bay Area mayor accused of not living in the city she governs

Fairfield Mayor Cathrine Moy may face a Quo Warranto challenge over allegations that she does not reside within Fairfield city limits.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Amtrak train fatally strikes man in West Berkeley

A man died after being struck by a northbound Amtrak train in West Berkeley on Dec. 3, 2025, while trespassing on the tracks.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 day ago

California man accused of using SUV to snap pregnant dog's neck

There is a special place in hell for people who abuse animals, said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer in a statement. This was not an act of rage. This was a clear plan to kill a defenseless animal, and when he executed his plan, he drove off, leaving the animal's body in the alley for someone else to discover the horror of what he had done.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Gen Z activist gets jail time for liberating chickens from Perdue plant in Northern California | Fortune

Rosenberg was sentenced on Wednesday and ordered to report to the Sonoma County Jail on Dec. 10. She will serve the 90 days, but 60 of those may involve jail alternates, such as house arrest, the county's district attorney's office said. Rosenberg will also have two years of probation, and she is ordered to stay away from all Perdue facilities in the county.
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fromsfist.com
2 days ago

DMV Now Hammering Out Rules for Self-Driving Trucks to Come to California

California is drafting testing regulations to allow and govern autonomous commercial trucks over 10,000 pounds, including human backup drivers and enforcement mechanisms.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Man dies after being struck by train in Berkeley

A man believed to be in his 30s died after being struck by an Amtrak Capitol Corridor train in West Berkeley; no passengers or crew were injured.
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fromFuncheap
1 day ago

"Sleigh the Day" 2025 Holiday Flea Market w/ Cars + Coffee (Ohlone College)

Ohlone College Flea & Community Market and Cars & Coffee meet Dec 13, 2025 in Fremont offering vendors, cars, live music and family activities.
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fromPadailypost
2 days ago

City to pay $31,000 for child's injuries on playground

Redwood City paid $31,815 after a playground structure fell on an 8-year-old, causing a concussion and increased forgetfulness.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Disney superfan looks to break record with 15,000 rides on Radiator Springs Racers

Jon Hale will ride Radiator Springs Racers 15,000 times, meticulously tracking each ride and celebrating milestones with cast members.
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fromSFGATE
1 day ago

'We have to do something': Oakland library showcases tribute to John Beam

Oakland Public Library honors slain coach John Beam with a tribute display and an interactive community memory book delivering handwritten messages to his family.
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