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13 hours ago

Unbeaten Cal State East Bay men's basketball team makes history while winning CCAA tournament

Cal State East Bay's undefeated men's basketball team won the CCAA Tournament championship and earned their first NCAA Division II Tournament berth.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago
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New budget documents place San Jose's estimated shortfall around $56 million

San Jose faces a $56 million budget shortfall for the coming year, requiring difficult decisions on service reductions and workforce management amid already severe staffing constraints.
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1 day ago
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New budget documents place San Jose's estimated shortfall around $56 million

San Jose faces a $56 million budget shortfall for the coming year, requiring difficult decisions on service reductions and workforce management amid a history of severe fiscal challenges.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

New budget documents place San Jose's estimated shortfall around $56 million

San Jose faces a $56 million budget shortfall for the coming year, requiring difficult decisions on service reductions and workforce management amid already severe staffing constraints.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

New budget documents place San Jose's estimated shortfall around $56 million

San Jose faces a $56 million budget shortfall for the coming year, requiring difficult decisions on service reductions and workforce management amid a history of severe fiscal challenges.
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fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

Newsom changed California prisons. What will the justice system look like after he leaves?

California's criminal justice system has shifted toward rehabilitation under Governor Newsom, with fewer incarcerated people and expanded rehabilitation programs, raising questions about the next governor's direction.
#california-gas-prices
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fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

I paid $107 fill up - and other horror stories from LA's out-of-control gas crisis

California gas prices surge to extreme levels, with some stations charging over $8 per gallon, driven by state taxes, environmental regulations, and geopolitical factors.
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from24/7 Wall St.
17 hours ago

California Gas Prices Could Soon Soar Past $7 Per Gallon

California gas prices could exceed $7 per gallon amid Middle East tensions, far surpassing the national average of $3.45 due to state-specific fuel regulations and market isolation.
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fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

California gas prices soar above $5 a gallon - as drivers at one LA pump face frightening new reality

California gas prices exceeded $5 per gallon statewide, significantly higher than the national average of $3.41, driven by state taxes, special fuel requirements, and global oil market instability.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Opinion: How to bring down gas prices in California (Hint: Pumping oil won't help)

California's high gas prices stem from uncompetitive refining markets dominated by four companies controlling 90% of capacity, requiring supply-side reforms alongside demand reduction strategies.
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1 day ago

They said it: District's deal for CEO after harassment finding draws fire

Santa Clara Valley Water District paid CEO Rick Callender $520,000 to resign following sexual harassment findings, while he continues as a special advisor, raising concerns about organizational tolerance for misconduct.
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1 day ago

San Leandro: Ebony Alert issued for three missing teens

Kaliyah Jones, 17, London Scott, 15, and Xyer Thomas, 16, were last seen in the area of 163rd Ave and E. 14th Street around 6:20 p.m., according to an Ebony Alert issued by the California Highway Patrol on behalf of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. The three teens are believed to be traveling on foot, authorities said.
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18 hours ago

Photos: Olympic champion Eileen Gu leads San Francisco's Chinese New Year parade

San Francisco celebrated the Year of the Fire Horse with its annual Chinese New Year parade, featuring Olympic champion Eileen Gu as grand marshal and thousands of revelers.
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21 hours ago

Oakland man gets probation for pimping woman struggling to find housing

A 33-year-old Oakland man received two years probation for pimping a woman he recruited through TikTok after offering her housing while she was homeless.
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1 day ago

March events springing up in downtown Campbell

The eighth annual Taste of Campbell, a fundraiser for the Campbell Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), is set for Sunday, March 28, 3-6 p.m., at the Campbell Community Center. The event features bites from a variety of Campbell food establishments and pours from local wineries and breweries, as well as a silent auction and live music by the Cocktail Monkeys. Money raised goes toward Campbell CERT's training programs, designed to equip a network of citizen first-responders in the event of a large-scale emergency.
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1 day ago

New Campbell Library set to open on May 9 after construction delays

The Santa Clara County Library District will open the new Campbell Library on May 9, featuring a 24,000-square-foot all-electric facility with community spaces and natural lighting.
#california-gubernatorial-race
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19 hours ago

Library of Congress buys sketch that launched Yosemite to stardom

Thomas Ayres' 1849 sketch of Yosemite Valley, acquired by the Library of Congress, introduced millions of Americans to the iconic landscape and helped establish early California tourism.
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22 hours ago

The 14 Best Old-School Bakeries Across California - Tasting Table

If freshly baked focaccia is one of your vices, you'll want to check out Liguria Bakery in San Francisco. This Italian-owned bakery has been open since 1911, and not much has changed about the location since. It's placed on a modest street corner, has large vintage windows, and the interior is small with just enough room for customers to line up and place their orders.
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2 days ago

Walters: Los Angeles and Bay Area voters to decide whether to hike already high sales taxes

California voters face unprecedented sales tax increases in 2024, with Los Angeles and Bay Area counties seeking to raise rates to historic levels to fund healthcare and transit services.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Santa Clara County miffed at Newsom's CARE Court criticism - San Jose Spotlight

Governor Newsom criticized Santa Clara County for insufficient CARE Court petitions and placed it on a 'CARE ICU' list, while county leaders and advocates argue their holistic mental health approach extends beyond this single program.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Intense Santa Ana winds pound Southern California

Intense Santa Ana winds with gusts of 60-70 mph are buffeting Southern California through Sunday, creating fire risks and potential power outages.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Three people killed and three hospitalized as Michigan town hit by tornado

A tornado struck Union City in southern Michigan on Friday, killing three people, injuring twelve others, and causing widespread damage across multiple counties.
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fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Nearly 100 Marin County car sales linked to 'Montana Loophole' scheme

California regulators are cracking down on the 'Montana Loophole,' a tax-evasion scheme where buyers purchase vehicles in Montana to avoid California sales taxes, resulting in over $10 million in lost state revenue from more than 2,500 suspicious sales.
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1 day ago

Stockton: Machete-wielding suspect robs man near rail tracks, police say

A machete-armed suspect robbed a man on railroad tracks in Stockton after a confrontation, fleeing with the victim's belongings.
fromSan Luis Obispo Tribune
2 days ago

Work from home in California? These 10 state jobs offer remote, hybrid schedules

Even though Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered most state employees back to in-person work in 2025, some union agreements allow certain workers to keep teleworking through June. That means several California state departments - from insurance funds to health care - are still hiring for jobs with remote or hybrid options, according to listings on CalCareers as of Friday, March 6.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Daylight saving time returns, despite perennial politicking to stop the switch

Most Americans oppose daylight saving time but remain divided on whether to adopt permanent standard time or permanent daylight saving time year-round.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Cal State Bakersfield basketball coach faces charges of pimping and possession of drugs and firearms

Cal State Bakersfield assistant basketball coach Kevin Mays faces 11 criminal charges including pimping, drug trafficking, firearms possession, and child sexual abuse material possession, triggering leadership changes in the athletic department.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Driver arrested after allegedly pointing gun at vehicle containing man, his 8- and 10-year-old daughters in Oakland road rage incident

An Oakland driver was arrested after pointing a gun at a vehicle containing a man and two children during a road rage incident; multiple firearms were recovered from his home.
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3 days ago

Vigilante 'Squatter Removal' Guy Faces Assault and False Imprisonment Charges In San Mateo County

The company's website, claims that they can "quickly and legally" get squatters out of a home "while ensuring you are never liable for our actions." And, it says, "Don't ask about our methods - The less you know, the safer you are." Those methods, as Jacobs has boasted on YouTube and on at least one radio show, include using a katana or Japanese sword.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Multiple residential burglaries reported in Saratoga

Multiple property crimes including petty theft, vandalism, burglary, and reckless evading occurred across residential and vehicle locations within a three-day period.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

San Jose: Pedestrian killed in suspected hit and run on I-680 ramp

A 63-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver on an Interstate 680 offramp in East San Jose early Friday morning.
#traffic-incident
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Tree falls and hits two Teslas on Highway 101 in South Bay

A 40-foot tree fell onto Highway 101 in Sunnyvale, striking two Teslas and injuring one driver before the highway reopened after two hours.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

VIDEO: Driver narrowly avoid disaster as loose boat darts across Southern California freeway

A loose boat trailer crossed a Southern California freeway median into oncoming traffic, nearly striking a Tesla driver who captured the incident on dashcam.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Reopening date for Highway 89 in Sierra earliest in a decade

Caltrans District 9 & 10 maintenance crews made great progress this year with our snow removal operations and road repairs to safely re-open the highway to the traveling public, earlier than normal. The highway over Monitor Pass spans roughly 17 miles, connecting Highway 395 in the east over the pass toward Markleeville.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

San Mateo man convicted of two counts of second-degree murder

We are very happy with the verdicts. We have to hold offenders accountable, and in this case, we got justice for two specific victims, but I'm hoping with this jury verdict people will see that these kinds of crimes are not going to be tolerated. We're going to hold these people to account.
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fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
3 days ago

Casini Ranch named among most unique campgrounds in the US

Casini Ranch Family Campground in Duncans Mills won a 2026 Campspot Award as a top unique campground, offering riverfront camping on 110 acres with diverse recreational activities near the Sonoma Coast.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

2 hikers and a nearby resident killed in Utah; man arrested 400 miles away

A 22-year-old Iowa man was arrested and charged with aggravated murder after killing three women in Utah to steal their vehicles and credit cards for money to return home.
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fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Half of Caltrain deaths were in Palo Alto

Half of the 10 Caltrain deaths in 2024 occurred in Palo Alto, with victims ranging from age 15 to 67, and all cases closed as suicides except one homeless man struck in San Jose.
#dui-crash-fatality
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fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
3 days ago

Second murder charge filed against woman in crash that killed her mother, aunt near Petaluma

A Novato woman faces a second murder charge after a February crash on Highway 101 killed her mother and aunt, with prosecutors citing her blood-alcohol content of 0.20 and prior DUI conviction.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Second murder charge filed against woman in crash that killed her mother, aunt near Petaluma

A Novato woman faces a second murder charge after a February crash on Highway 101 killed her mother and aunt, with prosecutors citing her prior DUI conviction and blood-alcohol content of 0.20.
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fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
3 days ago

Second murder charge filed against woman in crash that killed her mother, aunt near Petaluma

A Novato woman faces a second murder charge after a February crash on Highway 101 killed her mother and aunt, with prosecutors citing her blood-alcohol content of 0.20 and prior DUI conviction.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Second murder charge filed against woman in crash that killed her mother, aunt near Petaluma

A Novato woman faces a second murder charge after a February crash on Highway 101 killed her mother and aunt, with prosecutors citing her prior DUI conviction and blood-alcohol content of 0.20.
fromTelecompetitor
2 days ago

Update: New Mexico affordable broadband bill signed into law

This law sends a clear message that all New Mexicans deserve access to broadband despite their income. The governor's signature ensures that tens of thousands of New Mexicans will now be able to afford high-speed internet. I am grateful the governor and the Legislature took action on this important bipartisan issue to help low-income families pay for this vital infrastructure.
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#child-sexual-abuse
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Daytime lane closure of Highway 17 in Scotts Valley slated for next week

From 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9 through March 13, the right lane of northbound Highway 17 from Granite Creek Road in Scotts Valley to upper Glenwood Drive will be closed so Caltrans crews can perform vegetation control work.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Newsom planning $19-million push to polish California's national image

Governor Newsom is launching a $19 million marketing campaign to counter misinformation about California while considering a 2028 presidential run.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Satellite photos show California's sudden snowpack meltdown: Now you see it, now you don't

A winter heat wave rapidly melted California's Sierra Nevada snowpack gains within days, threatening the state's water supply and increasing summer wildfire risk.
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fromSFGATE
2 days ago

California city approved housing near the airport. Then it got noisy.

A 21-unit housing development near Watsonville Municipal Airport was defeated in court due to inadequate noise impact analysis and the city's failure to follow state aviation safety requirements for land use planning.
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fromSFGATE
3 days ago

French Laundry chef again scolds Bay Area town over affordable housing project

Chef Thomas Keller criticized Yountville Town Council for inadequate communication and excessive spending on a proposed 150-unit affordable housing project near his restaurant.
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fromCalifornia Post
3 days ago

Inside the secret sex parties that led to 'party mom' guilty verdict

Shannon O'Connor was convicted on 48 felony counts for hosting alcohol-fueled sex parties where high school teenagers were sexually assaulted, facing up to 30 years in prison.
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fromEater
8 years ago

Where to Eat Between San Francisco and Los Angeles

California's central routes offer diverse dining destinations, from Highway 1's coastal stops to Interstate 5's agricultural heartland establishments, enabling travelers to eat well regardless of their chosen path.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Honey is wrapping up her first course at San Bernardino Valley College. She's only 10 years old

A 10-year-old fourth-grader from San Bernardino is enrolled in a college art course at San Bernardino Valley College, demonstrating rare special admit enrollment for advanced elementary students.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Legislators eye new prevention efforts in fire-scarred California: 'A tipping point'

California legislators introduced a dozen bills to prevent wildfires and reduce damage following devastating January fires that killed 31 people and caused $250 billion in losses.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Palo Alto police arrest San Jose man accused of kicking, trying to rob woman

A 26-year-old San Jose man was arrested for an attempted robbery in Palo Alto where he knocked down and kicked a woman who refused to give him money.
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4 days ago

46 people so far detained by ICE outside Santa Clara County jail, sparking protests

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have detained at least 46 people outside Santa Clara County's main jail since June 2025, exploiting publicly posted release lists to make arrests in a county that otherwise bars cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, officials say.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Suspect apprehended after three women found dead in rural Utah

The suspect whom authorities have not officially identified was taken into custody early on Thursday morning after law enforcement tracked him in one of the victims' vehicles, the Utah public safety department said in a statement. The vehicle was tracked through southern Utah into northern Arizona and eventually into Colorado, authorities said, noting that Colorado law enforcement located the vehicle abandoned in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

As an Oakland man walked out of San Quentin, police were waiting with a murder warrant

DaJean Evans was arrested upon release from San Quentin after serving five years, facing murder charges for a May 2022 Oakland killing despite demonstrating rehabilitation through prison programs.
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fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
4 days ago

Man sentenced 50 years to life in prison in Bay Area shopping center shooting

A Santa Rosa man was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for firing an assault rifle during a 2024 shopping center confrontation, with his prior convictions triggering California's Three Strikes Law.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

As an Oakland man walked out of San Quentin, police were waiting with a murder warrant

DaJean Evans was arrested upon release from San Quentin after serving five years, facing murder charges for a May 2022 Oakland killing despite demonstrating rehabilitation through prison programs.
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fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
4 days ago

Man sentenced 50 years to life in prison in Bay Area shopping center shooting

A Santa Rosa man was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for firing an assault rifle during a 2024 shopping center confrontation, with his prior convictions triggering California's Three Strikes Law.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

State DOJ rules insufficient evidence' to criminally charge cops in deadly shooting of two in 2022

San Francisco police officers will not face criminal charges for fatally shooting two men in May 2022 after determining insufficient evidence exists to prove they acted without reasonable belief of imminent danger.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Staff vacancies to remain in place to help balance Walnut Creek budget

Walnut Creek will maintain elevated staff vacancies through fiscal year 2027 to address a $2 million budget shortfall caused by reduced auto sales tax revenue from a California reporting change.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Second East Bay cop was kidnapped on duty within two months, DA says

A Bay Area police officer shot a robbery suspect in the leg after being pulled into a moving vehicle during an attempted arrest, marking the second alleged officer kidnapping in two months in the East Bay.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Prep sports roundup: Drew Anderson is near perfect in leading Santa Margarita to Open Division semifinals

Drew Anderson's perfect shooting performance and clutch free throws lead Santa Margarita past Redondo Union into the Southern California regional playoff semifinals.
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3 days ago

East Bay judge revokes medical license for woman accused of drowning newborn baby

The AG's office argued in court filings that the murder charge, combined with Onduto's 2025 assault of a patient, were sufficient to establish she posed a threat to the public if allowed to continue at her job.
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fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Chevron warns of economic collapse in California under Gavin Newsom in doomsday letter

Chevron warns California's Cap-and-Invest climate program will destroy refineries, eliminate jobs, raise fuel prices, and threaten energy security.
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fromLos Angeles Times
38 years ago

When Motor-Home Magnate John and Donna Crean Invited Their Friends to a Bash, They Really Meant It

Donna and John Crean hosted a demolition party for 100 guests to destroy a bungalow and build a 21,000-square-foot mansion primarily for entertaining family and friends.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Police seek victims after indecent exposure arrest of Pittsburg man

A 54-year-old Pittsburg man was arrested for indecent exposure and public masturbation after exposing himself to an 18-year-old woman near a bus stop in Antioch, with police seeking additional victims through social media.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Man charged after swastikas, hate messages found on San Francisco church

A 51-year-old San Francisco man faces multiple felony charges for spray-painting swastikas and hate messages on a church and nearby property in the Western Addition neighborhood.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

University of California sponsors $23 billion research funding bill

California proposes a $23 billion research bond to offset federal funding cuts to universities under the Trump administration.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Cabin edition: What $250,000 buys right now in three San Bernardino County communities

BIG BEAR LAKE: Tucked just outside the national forest, this 1940s cabin features dramatic beamed ceilings over a two-story living room. Listed for: $265,000 for two bedrooms, one bathroom in 789 square feet with built-in seating, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, galley-style kitchen, and rear deck on a 5,400-square-foot lot.
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fromSFGATE
4 days ago

California finds Mammoth Mountain at fault in ski patroller's avalanche death

The state fined Mammoth Mountain Ski Area LLC $26,810 for three violations related to the death, according to a July 2025 citation that is being reported here for the first time. The violations included not ensuring the patrollers were able to deploy avalanche airbags prior to the 25-year-old's death.
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fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Man sentenced 50 years to life in prison in Bay Area shopping center shooting

A Santa Rosa man received a 50 years to life sentence for firing an assault rifle at a shopping center in 2024, with no victims struck due to weapon malfunction.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Local mayors: We can't accept Santa Clara County's attempt to hike our policing costs 36%

Three Silicon Valley cities oppose a 36% police contract increase from Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, citing disproportionate overhead charges unrelated to direct law enforcement costs that threaten essential municipal services.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Out-of-state police access Silicon Valley license plate readers - San Jose Spotlight

Flock Safety is losing public safety contracts across Silicon Valley after enabling unauthorized data-sharing between California law enforcement and out-of-state police through automated license plate readers, violating California law.
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fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago
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New, streamlined Highway 101 carpool lane hours take effect in North Bay

Caltrans revised Highway 101 carpool lane hours twice in six months, ultimately reducing them from an expanded September schedule back to more moderate times after traffic analysis and public backlash.
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
5 days ago
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New, streamlined Highway 101 carpool lane hours take effect in North Bay

Caltrans revised Highway 101 carpool lane hours twice in six months, ultimately reducing them from an expanded September schedule back to narrower morning and evening windows after traffic analysis showed the broader hours exceeded actual congestion periods.
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fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

New, streamlined Highway 101 carpool lane hours take effect in North Bay

Caltrans revised Highway 101 carpool lane hours twice in six months, ultimately reducing them from an expanded September schedule back to more moderate times after traffic analysis and public backlash.
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fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
5 days ago

New, streamlined Highway 101 carpool lane hours take effect in North Bay

Caltrans revised Highway 101 carpool lane hours twice in six months, ultimately reducing them from an expanded September schedule back to narrower morning and evening windows after traffic analysis showed the broader hours exceeded actual congestion periods.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Resident rally to demand Richmond keep Flock camera on and extend contract

Richmond residents support reinstalling Flock Safety cameras after a security breach, citing crime prevention benefits and competitive disadvantage against nearby cities with active surveillance systems.
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fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
5 days ago

Fearing GOP upset, top California Democrat urges lagging candidates for governor to drop out of race

California Democratic Party Chair warns lagging candidates to exit race to prevent vote-splitting that could allow two Republicans to advance under the state's top-two primary system.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Fearing GOP upset, top California Democrat urges lagging candidates for governor to drop out of race

California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks warned in a statement that for all the state's liberal bona fides it was possible that a large Democratic field could carve up the party's primary vote into small fractions and allow only two Republican candidates to advance to the November election. The all-GOP general election is possible under California's unusual top-two primary system, which puts all candidates on one ballot and only the top two vote-getters advance to November, regardless of party.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Suspected Peeping Tom sought by Oakland police

Oakland police seek a suspected Peeping Tom linked to six confirmed incidents in Maxwell Park since December 13, with similar cases possibly dating to March 2025.
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fromSFGATE
4 days ago

CHP arrests San Jose driver after violent crash splits car in half

A San Jose woman was arrested after her vehicle split in half crashing into a tree on Interstate 280, with both occupants surviving but one severely injured.
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fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Contra Costa County tax measure goes to the voters

Contra Costa County supervisors approved a 0.625% sales tax measure for the June ballot to raise $150 million annually, citing health system funding threats from federal cuts, despite criticism over overstated budget deficit claims in campaign messaging.
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fromSan Jose Inside
4 days ago

New CA Law will Stop Sheriffs from Medically Examining Deaths in Their Own Jails

California's Assembly Bill 1108 requires independent medical examiners to investigate all custody deaths, eliminating sheriffs' conflict of interest in overseeing investigations into deaths occurring under their watch.
#federal-tax-policy
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

McNerney: Californians pay more to D.C. than we get back. Here's a way to help with that.

California pays approximately $29 billion more annually in federal taxes than it receives, funding about 30 other states, prompting proposed solutions like Senate Bill 1275 to reduce residents' federal tax burden through vehicle purchase incentives.
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fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

McNerney: Californians pay more to D.C. than we get back. Here's a way to help with that.

California pays approximately $29 billion more annually in federal taxes than it receives, the largest imbalance nationally, prompting proposed legislation to reduce residents' federal tax burden through vehicle purchase incentives.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

McNerney: Californians pay more to D.C. than we get back. Here's a way to help with that.

California pays approximately $29 billion more annually in federal taxes than it receives, funding about 30 other states, prompting proposed solutions like Senate Bill 1275 to reduce residents' federal tax burden through vehicle purchase incentives.
California
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

McNerney: Californians pay more to D.C. than we get back. Here's a way to help with that.

California pays approximately $29 billion more annually in federal taxes than it receives, the largest imbalance nationally, prompting proposed legislation to reduce residents' federal tax burden through vehicle purchase incentives.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Why can SF still use 'recyclable' plastic bags despite California's new statewide ban?

California's statewide plastic bag ban exempts San Francisco because the city's pre-2014 local ordinance takes precedence over state law.
#california-unemployment
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fromwww.ocregister.com
5 days ago

California jobs mystery: Jobless claims dip as layoffs surge

California's unemployment claims declined 1% year-over-year while layoffs surged 18%, creating conflicting employment signals that obscure the true state of the job market.
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fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

California jobs mystery: Jobless claims dip as layoffs surge

California's unemployment claims declined 1% year-over-year while layoffs surged 18%, creating conflicting employment signals that reflect broader economic uncertainty.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
5 days ago

California jobs mystery: Jobless claims dip as layoffs surge

California's unemployment claims declined 1% year-over-year while layoffs surged 18%, creating conflicting employment signals that obscure the true state of the job market.
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fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

California jobs mystery: Jobless claims dip as layoffs surge

California's unemployment claims declined 1% year-over-year while layoffs surged 18%, creating conflicting employment signals that reflect broader economic uncertainty.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

East Bay man dies in Marin water emergency

A 30-year-old Oakland resident died in a water emergency at Point Reyes National Seashore's North Beach on Sunday after being found 100 feet offshore.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Big Sur's popular calla lily flowers found cut down at Garrapata State Park

Calla lilies at Garrapata State Park near Big Sur have been illegally cut down, damaging the popular bloom season that attracts visitors.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

More than a ton of methamphetamine uncovered in Northern California drug busts

More than 100 law enforcement agents conducted high-risk search warrants across three locations. The first was an active methamphetamine lab in the 8000 block of Center Drive in Valley Springs. A second site was located in the 2000 block of Golf Road in Turlock, which contained all the equipment necessary to operate as a lab but was shut down before production began. The third site, located in the 900 block of Reno Avenue in Modesto, was used by the drug trafficking organization to store and distribute illicit narcotics.
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fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Calif. man accused of hauling 242 pounds of cocaine on Nebraska highway

I-80 has become a pipeline for narcotic trafficking over the years. Troopers are paying close attention. It's not uncommon for the department to discover drugs on travelers when passing through the Cornhusker State.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
4 days ago

Four arrested in gang-related shooting at California baby shower

Officers responded around 7:15 p.m. to the 2000 block of South Sprague Lane after reports of gunfire. Investigators later determined that four gang members confronted rival gang members who were attending a baby shower in the courtyard at the address. Police said the suspects were armed with two handguns and an AR-style firearm and opened fire into the crowd.
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fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Humboldt County Might See Its First Condor Chick Hatched In the Wild In a Century

California condors released in 2022 appear to be nesting with an egg in Northern California, marking the first wild condor nest in the region in approximately 100 years.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Louisiana mayor convicted of raping 16-year-old boy at her home while still in office

Former Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts convicted of raping a 16-year-old boy at her home during her second term in office, facing up to 10 and 7 years in prison.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

California college releases list of mascots in bid to replace the Claim Jumper

A resolution that came before the college's Academic Senate in 2021 criticized the Claim Jumper mascot as an image of the gold rush culturally associated with stealing and clandestine activities and as such not aligned with the college's values.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Man lying on Oakland street dies after being hit by car

A 46-year-old unhoused man died after being struck by a car while lying in a westbound traffic lane on San Leandro Street in East Oakland Tuesday night.
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