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fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour 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.
#homicide
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 hour 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.mercurynews.com
1 hour 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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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day 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.
#california-state-jobs
fromModesto Bee
18 hours ago
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California is hiring for these 10 state jobs with remote work perk. How to apply

California state government is hiring multiple full-time positions offering remote or hybrid work, with many employees allowed to telework through June 2026.
fromSacramento Bee
18 hours ago
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California is hiring for these 10 state jobs with remote work perk. How to apply

Many California state positions currently offer remote or hybrid work through June 2026, with competitive benefits and enrollment in the public pension plan.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
4 hours 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.
#proposition-19
fromESPN.com
7 hours ago

Sources: Cal to hire Oregon DC Lupoi as coach

Cal has agreed in principle to a 5-year deal to make Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi the school's next head coach, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Thursday. The school is expected to announce the deal in the near future. Lupoi played at Cal from 2000 to 2005 before starting his coaching career with the Bears in 2008 under former coach Jeff Tedford.
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fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours 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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fromSFGATE
5 hours 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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fromSan Jose Spotlight
7 hours 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.
fromFuncheap
4 hours 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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fromFuncheap
4 hours 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
4 hours 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
3 hours 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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fromsfist.com
13 hours 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
15 hours 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

Federal investigation of Democratic consultants in Sacramento nets guilty plea

Sacramento lobbyist Greg Campbell pleaded guilty Thursday to a conspiracy charge tied to a federal investigation of Democratic political operatives. The case involves Gov. Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff, Dana Williamson, and a former advisor to gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra. The three allegedly conspired to siphon funds from Becerra's dormant state campaign account between February 2022 and September 2024.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day 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
19 hours 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
1 day 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
9 hours 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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#homelessness
fromKqed
1 day ago
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Lawsuits Challenge Trump Administration's Radical Homeless Policy Changes | KQED

fromKqed
1 day ago
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Lawsuits Challenge Trump Administration's Radical Homeless Policy Changes | KQED

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fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours 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
17 hours 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
1 day 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
12 hours 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
18 hours 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
16 hours 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
1 day 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
15 hours 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
14 hours 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
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fromTechCrunch
14 hours 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
9 hours 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
15 hours 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
#historic-preservation
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fromwww.thereporter.com
19 hours 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
19 hours 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.
fromwww.ocregister.com
19 hours 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
10 hours 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
1 day 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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fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 hours ago

Woman hit by vehicle in El Cerrito last month dies from injuries

A 66-year-old woman struck by a vehicle on Nov. 15 in El Cerrito died from her injuries after being airlifted to John Muir Medical Center.
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fromThe Mercury News
13 hours 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
13 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
19 hours 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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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Walters: Newsom's 911 debacle is California's latest failed tech adoption

California spent over $450 million on a Next Generation 911 effort and then abandoned the regionalized system after declaring the built work unworkable.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California leaders launch online portal where 'federal agent misconduct' can be reported

California launched an online portal for residents to report alleged federal or military misconduct, creating confidential records for possible legal action.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Housing affordability dominates California gubernatorial race

Candidates agree California housing laws need stronger enforcement and zoning reform to increase production, with proposals from process fixes to regulatory rollbacks.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Former sheriff's deputy fatally shot by CHP after child is slain in Elk Grove home

A man fleeing a Sacramento-area home where a child had been killed was fatally shot Tuesday by a California Highway Patrol officer. The man was identified as Marvin Morales, 40 the child's father and a former Sacramento County sheriff's deputy. According to police in Elk Grove, a woman called them just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, to say she was worried about the safety of her two children, who were at home with their father.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Menlo Park council puts voters in charge of downtown housing plans

Menlo Park voters will decide whether converting three downtown parking lots into affordable housing requires voter approval, placed on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot.
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Salmon thrown at people, vehicles on Winchester Boulevard in Campbell

Someone stole approximately 66 items worth about $2,000 in a store on South Bascom Avenue. The person who reported the theft discovered it after noticing bare shelves in the store. Possession of Stolen Property, Possession of a Controlled Substance to Sell: A peace officer stopped two suspects on East Campbell Avenue and determined they were in possession of stolen merchandise. One was found to be in possession of a controlled substance for sale and in possession of someone else's private identifying information.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Search warrants are served on Imperial Valley farming magnate whose wife was found slain

Search warrants were executed on properties tied to farming magnate Mike Abatti amid an ongoing homicide investigation into his wife Kerri Ann Abatti's fatal shooting.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Fact Brief: Are recycling centers in Santa Clara County required to collect documentation when buying copper? - San Jose Spotlight

California requires recyclers to verify seller identity and ownership for junk metal sales; AB 476 (Jan 2026) expands recordkeeping and bans owning essential-infrastructure metal.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

OPD says public can't see video showing how Doug Martin died

Oakland police classified Doug Martin's mid-October in-custody death as non-critical and declined to release recordings or body-camera footage under AB 748.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Valley Fair mall shooting: Teen charged in Black Friday violence

A 17-year-old faces attempted murder and gang enhancement charges for a Black Friday mall shooting, and prosecutors seek transfer of the case to adult court.
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fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 day ago

Bay Area animal rights group co-founder ordered to pay $191,000 for Sonoma County farm trespassing

Wayne Hsiung ordered to pay $191,000 restitution to two Sonoma County poultry farms following convictions for trespass and conspiracy related to Direct Action Everywhere protests.
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fromKqed
1 day ago

Berkeley Animal Rights Activist Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail in Chicken Theft Case | KQED

A jury convicted Rosenberg, rejecting her animal-welfare justification for stealing chickens amid community condemnation of Direct Action Everywhere.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Oakland police won't release body camera video of ex-NFL player Doug Martin's in-custody death

Oakland Police refused to release body-camera footage of Doug Martin's in-custody death, citing privacy concerns, an ongoing investigation, and non-'critical incident' status.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Los Gatos residents rally to raise funds to rebuild coffee shop

Community fundraising raised over $18,000 to help rebuild Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company after a Thanksgiving car crash that hospitalized the 90-year-old driver.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

West San Jose development represents the first project in the city be approved under streamlined infill policy

San Jose’s streamlined infill permitting reduced approval time from about 20 months to eight months for a 540-unit mixed-use development.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Suspect arrested in October stabbing on San Mateo County coast

Miguel Rodriguez, 40, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon for an October stabbing at Old Princeton Landing.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Pilot safe after F-16 fighter jet crashes in California during training mission

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. -- Firefighters in California's San Bernardino County responded to a crash near China Lake that involved an F-16 fighter jet. The incident reportedly happened near Trona Airport, close to the San Bernardino/Inyo County line. At about 10:45 a.m., a "Thunderbird pilot ejected safely from a F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft during a training mission over controlled airspace," the U.S. Air Force said in a statement. The pilot is in stable condition and receiving care, according to the Air Force.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Manhattan Beach Middle School students reportedly involved in brutal assault on Hermosa man

A group of teens on e-bikes assaulted a 57-year-old Hermosa Beach man; two alleged attackers arrested and students from Manhattan Beach Middle School were involved.
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fromStreetsblog
2 days ago

SBCTA Could Finally End One of the Country's Worst Zombie Projects: The ONT Connector - Streetsblog California

SBCTA staff recommended canceling the ONT Connector Project, halting further study of Elon Musk's proposed autonomous vehicle tunnel and allowing evaluation of alternative airport connections.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Teen Charged With Attempted Murder in Valley Fair Mall Black Friday Triple-Shooting

Much like a fatal stabbing involving teenagers at San Jose's other large mall, Santana Row, back in February, the alleged shooter in this case did not actually know the men he allegedly intended to shoot, but he perceived them to be members of a rival street gang, just because of the colors they were wearing. (The 15-year-old boy killed in February, who was not a gang member, was allegedly targeted because he was wearing a red jacket on Valentine's Day.)
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Tolls to rise at 7 Bay Area bridges in January. Here's what to know

Bay Area state-owned bridge tolls will rise annually through 2030, with two-axle rates increasing and carpool discounts requiring three or more occupants.
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Vallejo's Mad Hatter parade hits the streets this weekend

Breathing, shooting and snorting fire, rolling, dancing and marching, Star Wars characters, deranged motor contraptions and, of course, the Mad Hatter and his tea partiers will hit the streets Saturday in what is arguably Vallejo's signature event. Berkeley had its How Berkeley Can You Be parade, San Francisco has the Pride Parade and Vallejo has the Mad Hatter Parade, now in its 15th year.
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fromFuncheap
1 day ago

2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Preview Day)

The White Elephant Sale offers vast, affordable, curated donated goods across nearly 20 departments, raising funds for the Oakland Museum of California through volunteer-driven events.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Manager at Tahoe ski resort dies suddenly, leaves behind newborn and 4-year-old

She's touched a lot of people up here, so a lot of people have reached out," Simpson said.
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fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Huzzah! All Clipper Card Systems Will Take Credit and Debit Cards, Starting Next Wednesday

Starting Dec. 10, all Bay Area transit agencies that accept Clipper will accept contactless credit and debit card taps, alongside Clipper 2.0 upgrades.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Prep basketball roundup: Redondo Union is preparing to compete with the best

There's no settling for average or ordinary this basketball season for Redondo Union coach Reggie Morris Jr. He has high expectations, and when several of his starters didn't come out performing on Tuesday, he quickly pulled them. "We try to develop good habits," Morris said. The Sea Hawks (4-0), ranked No. 3 in the Southland by The Times, responded with a blitz that indicated his players got the message.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Saratoga: Taking in a village on a walking history tour

Saratoga preserves historic charm through a 26-stop self-guided walking tour showcasing its resort-era springs, orchards, wineries, and artists' legacy.
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Saratoga: Taking in a village on a walking history tour

The 1890s regulator clock at Oak Street's Saratoga Elementary School shows 12 noon on the day of my visit while my iPhone clock flashes 2:57 p.m. Time does stand still in the quaint town of Saratoga, especially when you're on a self-guided historic walk through its thoroughfares. In all, the walk takes us through 26 stops, each showing us how Saratoga, nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, has preserved its character while evolving with the times.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

The Palisades fire was a body blow to this karate teacher. His new dojo helps kids heal

Sensei Gerry Blanck rebuilt martial-arts classes after a fire, providing joyful, supportive instruction that helped students heal from devastating losses.
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fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Walnut Creek on Ice ('Til Jan. 19, 2026)

Walnut Creek on Ice returns to Civic Park for its 20th anniversary with an outdoor ice rink, ice slide, 90-minute cashless sessions, and sponsorship opportunities.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Older Berkeleyans plead for free ceramics program to stay open during senior center remodel

The South Berkeley Senior Center ceramics program serves over 100 older adults but faces temporary displacement due to planned seismic renovations starting next summer.
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