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2 weeks ago

Bay Area Climate Stories We're Watching This Year | KQED

California's next governor will face climate challenges including wildfires, rising electricity and insurance costs, utility restructuring debates, and tensions between decarbonization goals and affordability.
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fromKqed
2 weeks ago

New California Insurance Laws on the Books in 2026 | KQED

Insurance coverage is returning and expanding in California, but high premiums persist; new laws and financing aim to speed wildfire survivors' rebuilding and contents reimbursement.
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fromThe Mercury News
5 hours ago

Bay Area assemblyman introduces bill that would tax 50% of profits from private ICE detention centers in California

AB1633 would impose a 50% tax on profits of private immigration detention centers to deter expansion and curb corporate profit from detention.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Delays, lowballs, outright denials': how the LA wildfires have exposed the US's broken insurance industry

Homeowners who lose homes to wildfires often face slow, adversarial insurance claims processes that undervalue losses, delay payments, and impede rebuilding.
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fromStreetsblog
18 hours ago

Los Angeles Anti-Housing Law Push Escalates as Metro Board Seeks SB 79 Exemption - Streetsblog California

Los Angeles Metro is pushing to exempt L.A. County from SB 79, intensifying a fight over upzoning and transit-oriented housing near transit.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 hours ago

Nonprofit serves 10,000 free meals to college students

A Milpitas-based nonprofit has provided over 10,000 free nutritious meals to community college students and aims to serve 1 million meals annually by 2030.
#petty-theft
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fromConde Nast Traveler
5 years ago

41 Best Airbnbs in California, Whether You're Headed to Yosemite or LA

California offers an exceptionally diverse range of Airbnbs, from beach bungalows and city homes to cabins, vintage trailers, and nature-friendly stays near national parks.
#fundraising
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 hours ago

California Post brings brash New York-style tabloid news to the West Coast

The California Post launched a digital-first, conservative-leaning Los Angeles tabloid and website featuring New York Post-style splashy front pages, Page Six Hollywood, and local coverage.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 hours ago

E-bike safety program increases responsible riding at Los Gatos High School

Mandatory bike registration and safety training at Los Gatos High increased helmet use, reduced illegal e-bikes, and eliminated on-campus bike thefts.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 hours ago

Two-alarm warehouse fire in Berkeley extinguished

A two-alarm blaze engulfed a large Berkeley warehouse early Tuesday; firefighters extinguished it by 5:25 a.m., with no injuries and investigators probing the cause.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 hours ago

Bay Area police officer decertified after 2 DUIs

Former Novato officer Kendrick Pilegaard had his law enforcement certification revoked after multiple DUI convictions and extremely high blood-alcohol levels while carrying alcohol and a firearm.
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fromThe Mercury News
5 hours ago

'They wanted us dead': How conflict between two young women ended with a deadly ambush in Hayward

Three defendants resolved murder charges in the fatal 2020 Hayward ambush that killed 19-year-old Ashley Sandoval; victims and family describe the plea outcomes as unsatisfactory.
#child-endangerment
#cold-case
fromwww.sbsun.com
4 hours ago
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After 30 years of searching, man found in Bangkok charged with murder in California worker's disappearance

fromSFGATE
1 day ago
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Body found halfway across country ties back to horrific Calif. criminal

fromwww.sbsun.com
4 hours ago
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After 30 years of searching, man found in Bangkok charged with murder in California worker's disappearance

fromSFGATE
1 day ago
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Body found halfway across country ties back to horrific Calif. criminal

#second-degree-murder
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fromwww.ocregister.com
4 hours ago

California mom arrested after baby falls out of SUV, police say

A 35-year-old La Habra mother was arrested on suspicion of child abuse after her 19-month-old fell from a moving SUV and suffered nonfatal injuries.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
20 hours ago

Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow lay 2 eggs, first of the season

"Mating will continue until all eggs in the clutch are laid. Only Jackie knows how many and when she is done," the non-profit said in an Instagram post. "Eggs are laid 3-5 days apart. Jackie tends to lay every 3 days. In the meantime, if other eggs are on the way, incubation for Egg#1 is delayed in order for all eggs to hatch closer together. This helps with the survival rate of the chicks after hatching."
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#california-budget
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago
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Contributor: How California can escape its boom-and-bust budget woes

California's budget volatility stems from heavy reliance on personal income tax, large mandatory spending, and weak accountability, risking large deficits despite short-term surpluses.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago
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Proposed state budget shortchanges Santa Clara County - San Jose Spotlight

Newsom's budget rejects new county protections, likely forcing counties to absorb federal H.R. 1 cuts to Medi-Cal, CalFresh and social services, risking public hospital closures.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 hours ago

Barabak: The Golden State is suffering truth decay. Sacramento should do something about it.

A collapse in local journalism and tech-driven misinformation is creating an information vacuum that degrades California's public knowledge and civic life.
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fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago

A 100-foot tunnel, secret bunker and weapons stash found at MAGA activist's California home

A MAGA activist had an underground bunker with 13 illegal firearms, body armor and over 10,000 rounds and was arrested on felony weapons charges.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

California's iconic Highway 1 is fighting a losing battle against climate change. Can it survive?

California marked a milestone this month with the return of an uninterrupted Highway 1 through the perilous, yet spectacular cliffs of Big Sur. The famed coastal road was closed for more than three years after two major landslides buried the two-lane highway, and it took unprecedented engineering might and precarious debris removal to once again connect northern Big Sur with its southern neighbors.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
17 hours ago

San Jose mobile park manager advised city on rent increase - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose will vote on a policy allowing up to 10% rent increases when mobile homes are sold; city staff solicited input from a park manager.
fromABC7 San Francisco
16 hours ago

Safety, travel, entertainment preparations continue ahead of Super Bowl week in Bay Area

The matchups are set and the transformation is underway at Levi's Stadium. Plans are turning into preparation for Super Bowl LX and the Valley Transportation Authority is ready to take people where they need to go. VTA has been holding trainings for operators and maintaining the fleet of busses and light rails for the event. Twenty-two extra trains will run Super Bowl Sunday to help move an expected VTA record 25,000 fans on gameday.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

California governor Gavin Newsom accuses TikTok of suppressing content critical of Trump

California governor Gavin Newsom launched a review into TikTok for allegedly suppressing content critical of Donald Trump while TikTok attributed issues to a technical outage.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
17 hours ago

Berkeley, a Look Back: Cop scolds 1926 drivers for ignoring traffic signs

If the citizens of Berkeley would observe the traffic ordinance, half of the problem facing the police department today would be solved, declares J. Fisher, traffic officer the Berkeley Daily Gazette reported a century ago on Jan. 22, 1926. Ninety-five percent of the people in Berkeley disregard the signs, which we have placed to regulate traffic, Fisher continued. There is no excuse for this when it is considered that the ordinance is the work of the people themselves.
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fromThe Mercury News
17 hours ago

Letters: Cash-strapped seniors deserve property tax break

It's very nice for Larry Stone if he's paying only $3,000 a year in property taxes on a $3.8 million home. I'm guessing he has a very nice pension, too. However, property taxes are a significant burden on other seniors like me, who pay more than five times as much on a much cheaper house, and with a limited fixed income. In fact, my Social Security income isn't even sufficient to cover my property taxes.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
17 hours ago

Letters: Tax the rich' scheme won't fix broken health system

Taxing the wealthy alone cannot fix structural flaws in U.S. health care and may have mixed outcomes, including possible billionaire departures.
#hit-and-run
fromwww.mercurynews.com
16 hours ago

Pleasanton police arrest man for allegedly throwing rocks at cars

A man was charged with four felonies for allegedly smashing the windshields of four different vehicles with bricks and rocks, court records show. The 44-year-old Pleasanton man was charged with four counts of vandalism in connection with the Jan. 14 incident. Police say they received reports of a man throwing bricks at cars around 4:40 p.m. that day, on the 1800 block of Santa Rita Road.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
14 hours ago

Former Antioch mayoral candidate charged with murder 10 years after wife's death deemed a suicide

Former Antioch mayoral candidate charged with murder in his wife's 2015 death after reclassification from suicide based on digital forensic evidence.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

This must be Monrovia

Monrovia is a picturesque San Gabriel foothills town with historic architecture, tight-knit quirky community life, frequent festivals, and deep civic pride.
#high-school-basketball
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

California ranks among worst states to retire. Here's why

Rising costs forced many Bay Area retirees back to work, making retirement increasingly unaffordable in California.
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

California ranks among worst states to retire. Here's why

By December of 2025, the 60-year-old was back at work, "un-retiring" as rising costs made retirement unaffordable. She now holds three jobs. Moving from celebration to working six days a week was difficult and disappointing, she said, and meant putting personal projects and creative pursuits on hold - like writing a book.
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fromFortune
19 hours ago

Billionaire Tom Steyer says he'd vote for California wealth tax | Fortune

Tom Steyer will vote for a one-time 5% wealth tax on California billionaires if it reaches the November ballot, despite concerns about its design.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
21 hours ago

Samara installs its first modular home for Altadena wildfire victims

Modular ADUs are being deployed at no cost to wildfire-impacted Altadena residents, providing quick, fire-resistant homes to underinsured families unable to rebuild.
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fromLos Angeles Times
21 hours ago

A gunman is spotted near a grade school. O.C. residents ask why immigration agents, police gave no warning

An armed suspect was being pursued near a Fullerton elementary school while school officials were not informed, prompting safety concerns.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
23 hours ago

Thousand Oaks school, homes under hazmat shelter in place in North Berkeley

Residents within roughly four blocks near Colusa and Tacoma must shelter in place or leave by 10:30 a.m. while hazardous photo chemicals are removed.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Is California's proposed billionaire tax smart policy? History holds lessons

California proposes a one-time 5% net-worth tax on its billionaires to backfill cuts to federal healthcare funding for middle-class and low-income residents.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Potential new settlement again casts spotlight on Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer, claims of manipulated property values

Contra Costa County taxpayers may soon be on the hook for a settlement of a lawsuit accusing Assessor Gus Kramer of improperly slashing a property's value by millions of dollars then retaliating against the employee who raised alarms about it. The potential payout under consideration by the county's Board of Supervisors would cap another legal battle for the elected assessor, whose three-decade-long career has included campaign finance violation fines, a court judgement in another workplace retaliation lawsuit.
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#ai-safety
#police-pursuit
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

1 injured, 1 arrested following shooting on I-580 in Livermore

A 41-year-old Oakland man was arrested after allegedly shooting a vehicle occupant on Interstate 580 in Livermore; victim sustained a non-life-threatening lower-body gunshot wound.
fromConde Nast Traveler
21 hours ago

The Best Beaches in California for Swimming, Whale Watching, and Winter Sun

For travelers looking to get to know the many-varied charms of the Golden State, discovering it through the best beaches in California is never a bad idea. The state's coastline spans a vast 3,427 miles after all. Among its 420 public beautiful beaches are plentiful opportunities to swim, lay out, look at tide pools, surf to your heart's content, or watch the sunset.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Berkeley-to-San Francisco ferry plan takes key step forward

Berkeley approved a zoning change enabling a new ferry terminal and rebuilt pier serving all-electric ferries to San Francisco, pending funding and multiple approvals.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
19 hours ago

Palo Alto council vows to prioritize 'efficiency' in 2026 - San Jose Spotlight

The City Council direction, now led by Mayor Vicki Veenker and Vice Mayor Greer Stone, marks a departure from previous agenda-setting retreats by replacing broader ideals with concrete topics. With Manhattan Beach Council member Amy Howorth serving as a facilitator for the meeting, which took place at the Mitchell Park Library, the council worked to clarify the terms "values," "priorities" and "objectives" before voting on its priorities for the year.
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fromThesanjoseblog
1 day ago

New Transportation Options Enhance Mobility in East San Jose

The Bay Wheels bikeshare program, operated by Lyft, expands into East San Jose this summer. This move links areas like Mayfair and Alum Rock to Downtown San Jose and the Berryessa BART Station, creating seamless routes for work, school, or leisure. Eligible residents can access an annual membership for just $5, with each ride costing $1, making it a practical choice for short trips that also encourage outdoor activity and reduce traffic congestion.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
18 hours ago

Oakland man charged with three counts of murder over shootout inside liquor store

A man was charged with three counts of murder for allegedly killing two brothers and a bystander during a January shooting in an Oakland market.
#homicide
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
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Bay Area man staged wife's killing to look like suicide, prosecutors say

fromSFGATE
2 days ago
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Bay Area man staged wife's killing to look like suicide, prosecutors say

fromwww.ocregister.com
1 day ago

Man accused of manslaughter after pregnant woman dies in California collision

after police say he ran a red light, collided with another car and a pregnant passenger in that car died. Daniel Ramos, 24, was booked into the Anaheim Detention Center, police said in a news release. Due to the victim being pregnant, additional charges may be considered pending the outcome of the investigation, Sgt. Eric Anderson wrote in the release. Those charges would be up to the District Attorney's Office to file.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

VIDEO: Violent SoCal jewelry store heist leads to crashes, arrests after botched getaway

Masked thieves smashed into an Anaheim Hills jewelry store, stole $750,000 in custom jewelry and a gun, then fled; multiple crashes and arrests followed.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
1 day ago

California church employee secretly recorded two juvenile congregants in their bathrooms, suits allege

Crossline Community Church faces lawsuits alleging former employee Jacob Melvin Hart installed recording software on donated computers to secretly record minors.
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fromSFGATE
21 hours ago

'Guarded but hopeful': Calif. sea lion cheats death twice

An adult California sea lion named Confetti is recovering after leptospirosis and surviving two bullets lodged in his head; veterinarians are cautiously optimistic.
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fromABC30 Fresno
1 day ago

Threemonthold recovering after alleged abuse; Madera County babysitter released on bail

Three-month-old Braxton suffered severe non-accidental head trauma while in his babysitter's care and is recovering after multiple brain surgeries.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
1 day ago

Stolen SUV rams into California store in $1 million jewelry heist; suspects crash in getaway cars

Thieves rammed a stolen SUV into an Anaheim Hills jewelry store, smashed showcases, stole about $1 million in jewelry, and eight suspects were arrested.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

'Ear Hustle' prison podcast helped get its host pardoned. Now see it live in L.A.

Ear Hustle, the first podcast produced inside prison, helped co-creator Earlonne Woods gain early release and inspired prison podcast programs nationwide.
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fromLos Angeles Times
23 hours ago

Her body was found in a remote mountain town weeks ago. Now, her husband has been accused of murder

Aryan Papoli, 58, was found murdered in Crestline; estranged husband Gordon Abas Goodarzi, 66, was arrested on suspicion of her murder and held without bail.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Lulu Twidale's big overtime leads Cal to Big Game victory over Stanford

You have to have special moments in order to be a special team. What I want the team to know is don't take it for granted, Smith said. I want them to celebrate. I want them to feel this. I want them to be happy, not be too cool for school. We beat Stanford and we're going to act like we beat Stanford because of the respect we have for them. These moments are really, really meaningful.
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fromKqed
6 days ago

Changes Coming For Travelers Without Real ID | KQED

California's Medi-Cal will no longer cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, preserving coverage only for patients with diabetes or cardiovascular disease.
#california-politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago
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Latest line: A good week for Matt Mahan, a bad week for Ron Galatolo

Matt Mahan is emerging as a viable moderate gubernatorial contender while corruption convictions and wealthy candidates remain influential factors in California politics.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago
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Latest line: A good week for Matt Mahan, a bad week for Ron Galatolo

Matt Mahan is gaining attention as a moderate gubernatorial contender emphasizing pragmatic homelessness and crime policies; other California figures face legal troubles and union endorsements.
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fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Sunday Links: Trump Will Not Be Attending Super Bowl, Calls Halftime Performers Terrible Choice'

Multiple regional and national incidents—from political decisions and protests to severe winter weather, vehicle safety complaints, and local tragedies—are affecting communities across California and the U.S.
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fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

Caruso's scorecard: Public, private and results post-wildfires

Rick Caruso is focusing on private-sector wildfire rebuilding efforts by donating modular homes through Steadfast rather than pursuing elected office.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Vallejo police get help responding to 911 calls from Solano Co. sheriff deputies

We are going to have six deputies and a sergeant lieutenant, and these are actually new markings for our new cars,
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Milpitas poised to cover permit fees for accessory dwelling units

The City of Milpitas has cleared a path for homeowners to build or legalize accessory dwelling units (ADUs). With funding from the Community Investment Fund and allocation approved by the Milpitas City Council, the Office of Building Safety will cover permit fees for eligible ADU projects. The move is estimated to save homeowners an average of $5,000, depending on ADU size and other factors.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Upzoning plans in Berkeley could come at a major cost, shop owners warn

Proposed zoning to allow 4–9 story buildings on Solano, College, and North Shattuck aims to increase housing but raises small-business displacement concerns.
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Applications open for Cupertino's Community Funding Grants

Community grants Applications are now open for the City of Cupertino's 2026-27 Community Funding Grant Program, which provides funding to nonprofits in social services, fine arts and other public programs that benefit the Cupertino community. The program awards grants of up to $20,000. Applications are open through Sunday, Feb. 1, at cupertino.gov/communitygrants.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

ACC basketball: Cal snaps 5-game losing streak to Stanford with 78-66 win at Maples Pavilion

California held Stanford without a field goal for the final 7:41 of the game to beat the Cardinal 78-66 Saturday night, breaking a five-game losing streak in the rivalry. Cal's Chris Bell broke a 60-60 tie on a 3-pointer with 6:24 remaining to start the game-ending 18-6 run. Offensive rebounds and putbacks by DeJuan Campbell extended the lead, and a follow slam by Bell put the finishing touches on a dominant close for the Bears (15-5, 3-4 Atlantic Coast Conference).
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fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Bay Area police arrest man allegedly in possession of 'Wolverine-style' metal knuckles

The officer encountered the man while conducting a routine proactive foot patrol of the area.
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#love-notes
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fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
2 days ago

Bay Area police arrest man allegedly in possession of Wolverine-style' metal knuckles

A man was arrested near the Joe Rodota Trail for possession of illegal Wolverine-style metal knuckles, drug paraphernalia, illegal camping, and polluting a waterway.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Alameda County DA dismisses another murder case investigated by embattled OPD detective Phong Tran

Steven Buggs' murder case was dismissed and he was released, amid an Oakland Police scandal involving Detective Phong Tran accused of bribing and coercing witnesses.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Chatsworth girls basketball coach, relative of player involved in altercation after game

Chatsworth girls basketball coach Kaio Lewis was confronted by the relative of a Chatsworth player on Friday night after his team's game at Taft, people with knowledge of the incident not authorized to discuss it publicly told The Times. It became a physical and verbal altercation that is now being investigated by the L.A. School Police Department.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Oakland man charged with bombing occupied car

OAKLAND A 55-year-old man has been arrested and charged with setting off a bomb next to an occupied car and injuring a woman inside, court records show. Guy Igondjo, of Oakland, was charged with exploding a bomb causing bodily injury, having a destructive device, and assault with a deadly weapon. He was released from jail after posting $50,000, according to court records.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Parents fatally struck outside Gilroy school ID'd; community holds vigil, demands safer intersection

I think that's why it's hitting so hard, is that people who are not directly affected by this, it really hurts,
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fromSan Luis Obispo Tribune
3 days ago

What's causing the migration from California? Who is leaving the state and why

California is losing more residents than it attracts, driven primarily by high housing costs and limited employment, disproportionately affecting lower-income adults.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Head of LA homeless nonprofit charged with pocketing millions, splurging on luxuries including a Hermes jacket and a trip to Vegas

Alexander Soofer is accused of wire fraud for allegedly diverting at least $10 million in homeless-program funds to personal luxury purchases and property.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Trump administration approves plan backed by Newsom to build largest California reservoir in 50 years

Federal approval clears path for construction of a 13-mile Sites Reservoir to supply water to 500,000 acres and 24 million Californians.
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fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Oakland Zoo's Tiger Lola Euthanized After Infection From Injured Paw

An Oakland Zoo tiger died from an infected paw; news also reported Bay Area violent incidents, political controversies, Tesla sales declines, and Tule elk sighting.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Video shows Richmond detective breaking into his own vehicle after fatally shooting man

A Richmond detective shot a man on westbound I-80 after the man allegedly charged with a scissor jack; the California Attorney General is investigating.
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fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Council members look at looser rules to attract more bars

Palo Alto seeks to relax permitting to allow more business types—bars, cat cafes, medical spas, larger gyms—to fill downtown and California Avenue vacancies.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Hometown Heroes' exhibit showcases San Jose athletes, artists

This week, the city unveiled Hometown Heroes, a three-piece exhibition that showcases San Jose sports figures from NFL stars to roller derby players and synchronized swimmers while also putting a spotlight on the artists and photographers who bring their images to us. It'll be on display through July 31, as the region hosts Super Bowl LX, NCAA men's basketball games and FIFA World Cup soccer matches.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Former Daly City school music teacher to be sentenced for sexual relationship with student

Former Daly City music teacher Marcus Dyson pleaded no contest to a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student; sentencing set next month.
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