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fromKqed
14 hours ago
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Alameda County Officials Will Dedicate Nearly $1B to Homelessness in Untapped Sales Tax Revenue | KQED

fromKqed
14 hours ago
California

Alameda County Officials Will Dedicate Nearly $1B to Homelessness in Untapped Sales Tax Revenue | KQED

fromABC7 San Francisco
59 minutes ago

Rats swarming Vallejo Ferry Terminal spark health concerns and city response

"They're just running around our feet," said Nahomy Brenes, a barista at Panama Bay Coffee inside the terminal. "Running around like it's nothing."
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#san-mateo-county
#crime
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
California

Humpday Headlines: Napa Father Faces Murder Charge for DUI Crash That Killed Son

fromsfist.com
1 day ago
California

Humpday Headlines: Napa Father Faces Murder Charge for DUI Crash That Killed Son

#lockdown
fromMail Online
10 hours ago

California enduring COLD summer thanks to bizarre weather pattern

'The cooler waters off the Baja California coast have lingered through mid-July. The cooler waters have allowed upper-low pressure areas to drift into central California and enhance the marine layer for the Bay area.'
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#climate-change
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
California

Judge blocks plans for California Costco once slated to be biggest in the world

fromKqed
2 days ago
California

The Bay Is Rising, and Marin's Most Traveled Roads Are in Its Way | KQED

fromSFGATE
1 day ago
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Judge blocks plans for California Costco once slated to be biggest in the world

fromKqed
2 days ago
California

The Bay Is Rising, and Marin's Most Traveled Roads Are in Its Way | KQED

#lake-tahoe
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
California

Victims in fatal Tahoe boat accident were not wearing life jackets

fromSFGATE
1 day ago
California

Victims in fatal Tahoe boat accident were not wearing life jackets

fromtherealdeal.com
6 hours ago

Local vs. state battle comes to fore again with latest CEQA changes

The task of actually implementing and adhering to the latest exemptions to CEQA fall squarely on the shoulders of city councils and counties.
California
fromKqed
2 hours ago

Get Insurance on Covered California? What You Need to Know About Cost Increases | KQED

Over the next 10 years, the federal changes are estimated to cost the state $28.4 billion and result in 3.4 million Californians losing coverage, according to an estimate from Gov. Gavin Newsom and state health officials.
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#in-n-out
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
California

In-N-Out's CEO Says She's Moving to Tennessee and Opening 'Eastern' Company HQ There, Uproar Ensues

fromSFGATE
11 hours ago
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Billionaire In-N-Out Heiress Lynsi Snyder Reveals She's Quitting California for Tennessee: 'It's Not Easy Here'

fromSFGATE
2 days ago
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In-N-Out owner responds to backlash over her comments about California

fromsfist.com
2 days ago
California

In-N-Out's CEO Says She's Moving to Tennessee and Opening 'Eastern' Company HQ There, Uproar Ensues

fromSFGATE
11 hours ago
California

Billionaire In-N-Out Heiress Lynsi Snyder Reveals She's Quitting California for Tennessee: 'It's Not Easy Here'

fromSFGATE
2 days ago
California

In-N-Out owner responds to backlash over her comments about California

fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

The California League is abandoning Modesto. How pro baseball might stick around

"A team in Long Beach is a chance to show what makes Long Beach great: our diversity, our passion and our community spirit," Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said in a statement.
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#safeway
fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago

State board backs Newsom's plan to give water agencies more leeway in meeting rules

The proposed plan would give water agencies two potential pathways to comply with water quality goals – either through a traditional regulatory approach or an alternative approach supported by the governor.
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#california-highway-patrol
#benicia
#california-wildfires
#eaton-fire
#public-safety
#emergency-response
fromThe Mercury News
12 hours ago

Woman's appeal rejected in 2015 Golden Gate Park, Marin murders

Lila Alligood, 28, was involved in a crime spree resulting in the murders of Steve Carter in Fairfax and Audrey Carey in Golden Gate Park during 2015.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
11 hours ago

Deal reached to clear burned batteries from Moss Landing plant months after fire

The procedures all contain some sort of safety component - while the batteries are being handled, they're being monitored by the thermal cameras,
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fromFast Company
8 hours ago

Trump rollback on clean energy subsidies stalls major solar, wind projects and manufacturing plans

"One of the administration's stated goals was to bring costs down, and as we demonstrated, this bill doesn't do that," said Ben King, a director in Rhodium's energy and climate practice.
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fromThe Oaklandside
3 hours ago

PG&E killed support in Oakland for utility accountability law, councilmember says

Senate Bill 332 aims to impose stricter audits on PG&E and other for-profit utilities, tying executive compensation to safety performance and exploring public ownership alternatives.
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#investigation
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

California Affordable Internet Bill Dropped

"Due to President Trump's drastic new changes to the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, I have made the difficult decision to shelve my legislation that requires internet service providers to provide affordable home broadband internet to low-income Californians. The new BEAD program regulations push the bounds of federal jurisdiction over state's rights."
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Epley: Tick tock, Kamala California's getting tired of waiting. Are you in or out?

Kamala Harris's potential run for California governor may lack excitement for an electorate frustrated with the Democratic Party's current conditions, reflecting a desire for change.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

The Bay Area architecture we love: Why we enjoy such beauty and variety

The Bay Area's architecture developed in response to its natural beauty and mild, Mediterranean climate, promoting an outdoor lifestyle year-round.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Butler Fire map: Forecast of dry lightning raises warnings of more evacuations

Residents in Siskiyou County are warned to prepare for potential evacuation due to severe fire risks and a concerning weather forecast. Dangerous conditions are expected.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

A.G. Rob Bonta will move to take control of scandal-plagued L.A. County juvenile halls

"This drastic step to divest Los Angeles County of control over its juvenile halls is a last resort—and the only option left to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth currently in its care."
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Cal hopes revamped football program turns tight 2024 losses into 2025 wins

We've been really close, which is frustrating, but certainly not hopeless, Wilcox told SiriusXM. And now it's about finding that extra play on defense, offense or special teams that makes a difference in the games, so you go from winning six to 10 or 11 or 12.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

SF Bay Area sees unusually cold July as temps drop below seasonal normals

"What’s missing is the usual build up of high pressure in the atmosphere. So we have been bombarded by trough after trough from the Pacific Northwest, more like a fall pattern."
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Closure of I-680 planned in Fremont this weekend

The closure near the Mission San Jose Overpass will begin at 8 p.m. Friday with all southbound lanes closed to traffic and work beginning by 10 p.m.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Milpitas renames library after former mayor who got it built

Esteves proposed Measures H and I to fund the library project, secured money when there was still a redevelopment agency, then started planning infrastructure. With his engineering background, he got involved with most of the details of building the library.
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fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Construction error shuts down California airport for a day

A Frontier spokesperson confirmed that the fiber line was cut by a "third-party doing construction work," leading to significant service disruptions.
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fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

Alameda County charts plan for hundreds of millions in housing and homelessness money

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors decided to allocate 80% of the Measure W revenue to a fund for addressing and preventing homelessness.
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fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Man and his dog rescued by Jet Ski from Mendocino cliff

There were no injuries. We had to launch boats with our Jet Skis, and we had our cliff truck, so we had to drop ropes down and get them onto the skid of the Jet Ski to bring them to shore.
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fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

San Jose Dealer Charged with Opioid Overdose Death of Second Child

"The senseless deaths of these two little girls broke our hearts yet hardened our determination to hold responsible the people whose recklessness killed them," District Attorney Jeff Rosen said.
California
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Giants Pitcher Demoted to Minors After Nightmarish Monday Night Outing

Grass Lands will return for Outside Lands next month, and legal marijuana sales will take place at Golden Gate Park during the upcoming Dead and Company shows, featuring Solful’s Garcia Hand Picked cannabis.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
2 days ago

In-N-Out debate: Which is better for families, California or Tennessee?

Lynsi Snyder is moving her family from California to Tennessee, highlighting her concerns about California's livability.
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#california-housing-market
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 days ago
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19% of California houses are owned by investors

California's share of investor-owned homes is 19%, ranking it No. 36 among states and below the national average.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
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Investors own the majority of homes in some Calif. counties

Nearly 20% of homes in California are owned by investors, with rates increasing in rural areas.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Which places in California are designated a UNESCO World Heritage site?

California's Redwood and Yosemite National Parks are UNESCO World Heritage sites, recognized for their natural beauty and ecological significance.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
2 days ago

Have a California library card? You can visit a fabulous state park for free

To use the California State Library Parks Pass, you'll need to apply for a library card, which is generally free, asking at the desk and showing ID.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Have a California library card? You can visit a fabulous state park for free

The California State Library Parks Pass allows anyone with a public library card to access 200 participating state parks for free, enhancing community access.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Barabak: In a summer of discontent, Californians losing trust in almost everything

A recent UC Irvine poll found that residents believe California is headed on the wrong track by a 2-to-1 margin, reflecting a mood of discontent.
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fromStreetsblog
2 days ago

Commentary: It's Clear We're Going It Alone on High Speed Rail - Streetsblog California

Senator Scott Wiener testified that when initially introducing legislation SB 445, he did not anticipate the focus on high-speed rail, which ended up dominating discussions at committee hearings.
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fromSFGATE
2 days ago

35-year-old man dies while kayaking in California reservoir

Matthias Aguilar, a 35-year-old man from Merced, died while kayaking in Courtright Reservoir after falling into the water without a life jacket and struggling to swim to shore.
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fromwww.7x7.com
2 days ago

Discover Arcata: The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Explore in the Gem of Humboldt County

The Front Porch Inn offers boutique lodging with private outdoor soaking tubs and an earth-and-cedar sauna, blending rustic charm with immersion in nature.
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#wildlife
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 days ago

Palm Springs Woodworking Artist Aleksandra Zee Shares Her Favorite Spots in the High Desert

Aleksandra Zee's latest collection, Let the Light In, features hand-cut redwood sculptures in lime wash, blending Brutalist architecture with natural warmth, interplaying with light throughout the day.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Almost $1,000 worth of swimwear stolen from Los Gatos store

A group of juveniles walked out of Safeway with beer and sandwiches, heading toward Andrews Street, indicating a start of petty theft incidents.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

Berkeley apologizes for screw-up that led to surprise parking tickets

More than 5,000 accounts, nearly half of all permit-holders, didn't receive the renewal notices Passport sent out in April, resulting in many people receiving tickets.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

You think you are done?' Suspected Oakland pimp charged with raping woman

The victim reported that after initially agreeing to work as a prostitute, she became reluctant and was subsequently threatened, assaulted, and raped by Buffin.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Santa Clara County seeks help identifying two deceased

The Santa Clara County Office of the Medical Examiner released sketches of two unidentified individuals found dead in the fall of 2024, seeking public assistance for identification.
California
#tesla
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Oakland couple's Vegas vacation ruined by hotel ceiling leak. Here's how 7 On Your Side helped

After midnight on the couple's first night at the hotel, Pitt heard dripping from the bathroom and was covered in leaking water from the ceiling. Waters saw a massive waterfall coming into their room, which smelled like fecal matter.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Bay Area man sentenced to life for strangling man to death with dog choke chain during robbery

Hicks was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for killing Gerardo Suarez-Marin during a robbery at a motel, reflecting the severity of the crime.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

19% of California houses are owned by investors

California's investor ownership in homes is below the national average at 19%.
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