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‘Fire Monks' Ready to Defend Monastery from Big Sur Blaze
A group of firefighting monks was ready to defend a Buddhist monastery being threatened Tuesday by a wildfire burning in the rugged central coast mountains south of Big Sur.
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Smoke from Wildfire Near Big Sur Affecting Bay Area Air Quality
A wildfire that forced the evacuation of a campground and Buddhist retreat center has burned more than 3.2 square miles of dry brush in inaccessible terrain on California’s central coast, officials said Sunday.
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Vaccine Lottery: Another 15 Californians Win $50,000 Each
Friday was a lucky day for 15 Californians who have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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California Appeals Court Ruling Upending Assault Weapons Ban
California has appealed a judge’s decision to overturn the state’s ban on assault weapons.
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Thousands Rally in SF, Other U.S. Cities in Solidarity With Palestinians
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza Saturday prompted outcries around the world including in San Francisco, where thousands turned out for a protest in solidarity with Palestinians.
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Earthquakes' Win Streak Snapped at Three With Loss to Seattle
Cristian Roldan scored in the 18th minute to help the Seattle Sounders beat the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 on Wednesday night.
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Most of California to Reopen as Vaccine Eligibility Expands
Most of California’s 40 million residents will be able to enjoy limited indoor activities such as dining inside or watching a movie at a theater by mid-week.
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$6.6 Billion Deal Reached to Get California Children Back Into Classrooms
California’s public schools could get $6.6 billion from the state Legislature if they return to in-person instruction by the end of March, according to a new agreement announced Monday between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s legislative leaders.
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COVID-19 Strain First Identified in South Africa Now in the Bay Area
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced that a COVID-19 strain first identified in South Africa has been discovered in the Bay Area, with one case in Alameda County and another in Santa Clara County.
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Atmospheric River Storm Drenches the Bay Area
An atmospheric river storm pumped drenching rains into the Bay Area and other parts of California on Thursday as blizzard conditions buried the Sierra Nevada in snow.