Bay Area Agencies to Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks This 4th of July Weekend
First responders around the Bay Area are gearing up in hopes of heading off illegal fireworks displays before they turn into disasters.
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10 Proven Methods For Better Sleep, According to the National Sleep Foundation
There’s no arguing against the benefits of a good night’s sleep. From increased alertness and creativity to lowered stress and inflammation, the benefits of a full night’s rest are as varied as they are restorative.
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California Governor Acts to Advance Wildfire Recovery
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed states of emergency in Santa Barbara and Monterey counties on Friday to help the process of recovery from recent wildfires.
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Google Says It Will Delete Location History for Visits to Abortion Clinics After Overturning of Roe V. Wade
Google is responding to consumer concerns following the Supreme Court’s historic ruling to limit abortion access.
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Authorities Identify Man Killed in Collision Between Boats in San Francisco Bay
A man who died following a collision between two boats on San Francisco Bay near Angel Island on Thursday afternoon has been identified by the San Francisco Medical Examiner’s Office.
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Thieves Strike Oakland Nonprofit Aimed at Helping Kids in Need
An Oakland organization that aims to help kids is in need of help itself after it was gutted by thieves, leaving them at risk of folding.
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BART Increases Fares 3.4% Across Board to Keep Up With Rising Costs, Inflation
BART riders started paying a little more Friday to get to their destination as a 3.4% fare hike across the board took effect.
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Californians to Vote on 7 Ballot Measures This November
California voters will weigh in on seven ballot measures this fall. It’s the fewest number to appear on a statewide general election ballot since 2014.
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Supreme Court's EPA Ruling Extends Beyond Climate Fight. What You Need to Know
A look at how the court ruling could impact efforts to slow global warming and other regulatory actions, from education to transportation and food.
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Woman Dies of Her Injuries After Being Hit by Car in San Jose: Police
A female pedestrian struck by a car Tuesday night in San Jose has died of her injuries, according to a tweet early Wednesday from police.
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Northern California Wildfire Threatens 500 Buildings
A wildfire in Northern California has forced evacuations as it threatens about 500 homes and other buildings. Authorities say the blaze erupted Tuesday afternoon near the Yuba River in Nevada County and has spread to more than 500 acres. Fire officials say power lines also are threatened in the Sierra Nevada area and there are unconfirmed reports t... -
Cal Fire Chief Warns of ‘Drastic Increase' in Dry Fuel Due to Drought
Santa Cruz County is in for a grim fire season. That was the assessment of Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit Chief Nate Armstrong, who gave a presentation to the county Board of Supervisors on preparedness for peak fire season that detailed current forest conditions, new equipment, staffing and evacuation routes in the county.
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Suspicious Package at San Jose Diridon Station Deemed Safe
The San Jose Diridon Station was closed for a few hours Tuesday as officials investigated reports of a suspicious package.
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Gender Identity Lesson Sparks Controversy at Marin Country Day School
A Marin County family said their kids were kicked out of their private school when they objected to the school’s lesson on gender identity and the gender spectrum.
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South Bay Residents Who Helped in Capture of Mail Thief Still Waiting on Reward Money
Some San Jose residents were instrumental in helping in the capture of a thief who broke into a mail truck in 2020, but they say they’re still waiting for the postal service to deliver their reward money.
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San Jose Lifts Ban on Cruising
The city council on Tuesday voted to repeal a ban on cruising implemented in 1986. The repeal takes effect immediately and iconic lowriders will now be able to show off on downtown streets.
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Ex-Air Force Sergeant Pleads Guilty in Killing of Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Sergeant
A former Air Force sergeant linked to an extremist movement and convicted last month in the 2020 killing of a federal security officer in the Bay Area has pleaded guilty to killing a sheriff’s sergeant a week after he attacked a federal building.
