New entrepreneurs aim to steer you away from crooked, incompetent contractors
Many customers wish they have done more digging into a contractor’s past before picking them. Now, some innovators are aiming to help people avoid the same predicament.
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Bay Area storm: Flooding potential, strong winds, dangerous surf
Another atmospheric river storm packing heavy rain and powerful winds is taking aim at the Bay Area. Here’s what to know.
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California's flu season: Why some say it's shaping up to be one of the worst
This year’s flu season hit a grim milestone with deaths tied to the virus surpassing the number of COVID-related deaths in California for the first time in five years.
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Livermore winemakers name valley's first signature grapes
In an effort to prepare for a future of changing climate — and to set itself apart from other famous wine regions — Livermore winemakers announced Tuesday they are designating Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc as the valley’s signature grapes.
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‘Latino Freeze' grows as part of backlash against companies rolling back DEI programs
A growing backlash against national retailers that have started eliminating or rolling back Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs now includes Latino leaders calling for a boycott of those big stores.
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Oakland workers demand city rescind layoffs in face of budget shortfall
A coalition of Oakland municipal unions are calling on city officials to reverse a decision to help balance a massive budget shortfall by, in part, laying off scores of workers.
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School leaders in SF, San Jose to discuss campus closures
Families in two more Bay Area school districts are facing campus closures and the possibilty of having to start a new year in a different community.
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Pinole Safeway slated to close in the spring
Another Bay Area Safeway is planning to close its doors for good.
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San Jose teaching assistant arrested on suspicion of possession of child sex abuse material
A teaching assistant at a high school in San Jose was arrested late last month on suspicion of being in possession of child sex abuse material, police said Monday.
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Rare World War II flying boat makes stop in Bay Area
The 117-foot long Philippine Mars flew is one of two of its kind still in existence, anchored in Alameda overnight.
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San Francisco mayor discusses safety and cleaning up streets ahead of NBA All-Star Game
San Francisco is ready to shine on the global stage with the NBA All-Star week.
