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Newsom Says Protests May Lead to Spike in Virus Cases
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday he’s concerned about the spread of coronavirus as thousands of people gather for protests across the state, and he said the state should prepare for higher rates of positive tests because of both the protests and the reopening of businesses that’s underway.
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49ers Coach Shanahan Believes in Jimmy Garoppolo
A year ago at this time, Jimmy Garoppolo had a giant question mark on his jersey.
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Shanahan: Kaepernick Deserves Admiration for Taking Stand
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan praised former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick for trying to bring the issue of racism and police brutality to light with his protests during the national anthem in the 2016 season.
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San Jose Police Chief Defends Officers’ Use of Force in Ongoing Protests
San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia said Thursday that the department’s police officers have only used non-lethal force in recent days against “agitators” who have attempted to harm law enforcement during otherwise peaceful protests.
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Live Blog: More Rallies, Marches Scheduled
Check here for the latest regional updates on George Floyd protests.
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Reopening the Bay Area: Full List of Counties Easing Coronavirus Restrictions
Most Bay Area counties are easing restrictions, but at different degrees. It’s hard to keep track of what’s happening where. So we broke it down for you here.
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Talent Expert on 49ers’ Kinlaw: ‘He Does Not Have a Weakness’
Is there such a thing as a can’t-miss prospect in the NFL?
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List of Coronavirus Cases in the Bay Area
Here’s a breakdown of the latest coronavirus cases health officials have announced in the Bay Area.
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Black-Owned Businesses in San Francisco See Surge in Support
Black-owned businesses are seeing a surge in support as protests continue in the Bay Area.
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Live Blog: Latest Coronavirus Updates
Here’s a one-stop blog of where to get the daily coronavirus information you need.
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Protest-Inspired Artwork: ‘Something People Won’t Forget in the City of Oakland’
Downtown Oakland may have felt like the Wild West the last couple of days, but there’s an image that has resonated with many — a mural of a woman and her horse.
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California Officials Praise More Peaceful Protesting
California authorities have praised the thousands of peaceful protesters who thronged streets around the state while announcing criminal charges against more than 100 people accused of looting and violence. Police in the San Francisco Bay Area said a break-in suspect was killed when officers mistook his hammer for a gun.
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Well-Coordinated Thieves Capitalize on Protest Chaos
Police in a Bay Area community were about to help authorities in neighboring Oakland keep the peace during a protest when a more pressing crisis hit home: groups of thieves were pillaging malls, setting fire to a Walmart and storming a car dealership.
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$10K Reward for Info in Firearm Thefts From Hayward Gun Shop
The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and a firearm industry trade association are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information about the theft of 29 firearms from a gun shop in Hayward last weekend.
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SF Supervisor Proposes Requirement for Businesses to Rehire Laid Off Employees
As businesses begin to reopen, on supervisor in San Francisco says that employers should be required to hire back laid off workers in a move that critics say is economically impossible.
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Civil Unrest Delays Some South Bay Businesses’ Plan to Reopen Friday
Outdoor dining and in-store retail will be allowed to reopen Friday in Santa Clara County, but most businesses in downtown San Jose are staying closed in fear that violence could escalate again.
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Crews Contain Brush Fire in Rural Area of South San Jose
Firefighters in San Jose were battling a 5-acre brush fire in a rural area of southern Evergreen Valley early Thursday, according to Cal Fire.
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Demonstrators Pack Downtown Oakland Past Curfew
A large crowd of demonstrators at Oakland City Hall rallied well after the 8 p.m. curfew imposed by the city Wednesday.
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SF Court Overturns EPA Approval of Dicamba Herbicide Made by Monsanto, 2 Other Firms
A federal appeals court in San Francisco on Wednesday overturned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of the use of dicamba, a weed killer used on millions of acres of soybean and cotton crops.
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Brush Fire in Suisun City Burns 300 Acres, Several Homes Destroyed
Suisun City’s fire chief said a vegetation fire in his city has grown to 300 acres and is still growing Wednesday evening. Firefighters were dispatched at 3:26 p.m. to a fire near the Suisun City Wildlife Center at 1171 Kellogg St., Fire Chief Justin Vincent said. In 100-degree heat and windy weather the fire quickly grew to four alarms... -
George Floyd Protest in San Francisco’s Mission District Draws Thousands
Thousands of people gathered outside San Francisco’s Mission High School Wednesday afternoon for a peaceful protest, resulting in several streets in the area being closed.
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‘Walking in Unity’: Steph Curry, Other Warriors Join Hundreds in Oakland March
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, his wife Ayesha and other Warriors players on Wednesday joined hundreds of demonstrators near Lake Merritt in Oakland for a march and rally in the name of George Floyd and other black people who have died at the hands of police.
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Suspected Looter Was Kneeling and Had a Hammer, Not a Gun, When Fatally Shot By Vallejo Police
A police shooting may provide a dangerous new spark to a community already on edge.
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Standoff Between Oakland Police and Gunman Ends Peacefully
Police in Oakland have taken a suspect into custody Wednesday after a standoff at a home with two young children inside, authorities said.
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San Jose Police, Mayor Reevaluate Tactics for Dealing With Protests
Protesters were back at San Jose City Hall Wednesday, in what may be the last protest limited by a curfew. The city council voted Tuesday night to end the scheduled seven- day curfew Thursday morning instead of Sunday. The chief of police and the mayor say it’s time to reevaluate the tactics for dealing with protesters and vandals trying... -
Vallejo PD Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting
Authorities in Vallejo are investigating an officer-involved shooting early Tuesday morning that also involved a high-speed chase of suspected looters, according to the police department.
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Firefighters Save Multiple Structures From Fire in Hayward
Firefighters responded to a multiple structure fire Wednesday in Cherryland in Alameda County, the fire department said. Cherryland is an unincorporated area in Hayward. According to a tweet by the Alameda County Fire, the fire was reported at around 1:49 p.m. and multiple structures and vegetation are involved. Firefighters were able to save a tot... -
SF DA Drops Charges for Suspect Who Was Restrained With Knee to Neck: Report
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin has decided to drop resisting arrest charges against a teenager after cellphone video of his arrest revealed a knee-to-neck restraint was used, according to a report in the San Francisco Examiner.
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California Sets In-Person Voting Rules Under Virus Threat
California will establish hundreds of locations around the state where voters can cast ballots in-person, a month after he decided to send every registered voter a mail-in ballot for the November election.
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BART Eliminating Paper Ticket Sales at 5 More Stations
BART announced Wednesday that it will eliminate paper ticket sales at five more stations, making Clipper the only available fare product. BART will eliminate the paper tickets at the Dublin/Pleasanton, Oakland Coliseum, Oakland International Airport, Montgomery Street and Civic Center stations during the month of June. Paper parking tickets will re... -
Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in San Jose
Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in San Jose, as well as a related hit-and-run, according to the police department.
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Heat Advisory: Sweltering Temps Across the Bay Area
Temperatures around the Bay Area and along the Monterey Peninsula are expected to spike this week, with above-average seasonal temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.
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Sonoma Coast Parks, Beaches, Parking Lots Reopen
Sonoma Coast parks, trails, beaches and coastal parking lots reopened Wednesday as county Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase relaxed local restrictions on outdoor activities due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Mase’s new health order, which she announced Tuesday, allows residents to visit coastal parks and recreation areas for low-risk act... -
List: Cooling Centers Open Around the Bay Area
With temperatures reaching into the upper 90s and triple digits in some areas, counties around the Bay Area are opening cooling centers for those who need to escape the heat.
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#NotOneMore: San Jose Mayor Hosts Virtual Tribute to George Floyd
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, his fellow city leaders and residents across the Bay Area’s largest city are banding together virtually on social media Wednesday to pay tribute to George Floyd and other victims of color.
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About 300 People Peacefully Protest in Oakland, Zero Arrests Reported
About 300 people marched in Oakland Tuesday in honor of George Floyd, a smaller and more peaceful group than previous nights.
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Contra Costa County Stores, Offices Can Reopen Wednesday Under New Order
In Contra Costa County, starting Wednesday, shopping malls and other indoor retail businesses will be allowed to reopen, highlighting the latest new county health order that expands allowable activities as COVID-19 coronavirus-related restrictions are loosened up further.
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1 Dead, 1 Critical in Quadruple Stabbing in San Jose: Police
Four people were stabbed, and one died early Wednesday morning in downtown San Jose, according to the police department.
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Scott Peterson’s Attorneys Press to Have Conviction Overturned
An attorney representing Scott Peterson — the Modesto fertilizer salesman who received the death penalty in 2004 for murdering his pregnant wife Laci Peterson — made the case Tuesday his client didn’t get a fair trial and deserves his conviction reversed.
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Police Arrest About 20 People for Violating San Francisco Curfew
About 20 people were arrested in San Francisco late Tuesday night for violating the city’s curfew, police said at 10:10 p.m.
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Civil Rights Leader’s Insight Into George Floyd Protests
With so much going on across the country, many fear the message of the protests is getting lost with the looting. Many are hoping the demonstrations lead to change and longtime professor and activist Dr. Clayborne Carson says it needs to happen in society and policing.
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3 Die in Helicopter Crash Near Fairfield
Solano County sheriff’s officials confirmed Tuesday night that the three people in a helicopter that went down near Fairfield earlier in the day died.
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‘It Felt Like She Had Been Violated’ – Scammers Take $37,000 From SJ Senior
NBC Bay Area responds to a San Jose couple who found themselves trapped in a $40,000 scam. They say two big companies missed dozens of opportunities to stop it.
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Protesters Released From Alameda County Jail Say Curfew Goes Too Far
Dozens of people woke up in Santa Rita Jail in Dublin Tuesday morning after they were caught staying out past 8 p.m. the night before.
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SF’s New Resolution Aims to Prevent Hiring of Officers With Misconduct Histories
Law enforcement officers with histories of misconduct will no longer be hired in San Francisco under the terms of a non-binding resolution introduced at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday.
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Over 100 People Arrested for Violating Curfew in Alameda County
More than 100 people were arrested in Alameda County Monday, many for violating the county’s new curfew.
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Alameda County Announces Launch of New COVID-19 Testing Site in West Oakland
Alameda County officials on Tuesday announced the launch of a new free COVID-19 coronavirus testing site opening in West Oakland this week. The center will open at Wednesday and operate for four weeks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “By investing in this site, we are expand... -
Richmond Man Arrested After Allegedly Trying to Eat Grandmother’s Body
A Richmond man was arrested this week on suspicion of murder and was reportedly found attempting to eat the victim’s body when law enforcement officers arrived, a police spokesman said Tuesday.
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Williams Is an Underrated Standout for 49ers
K’Waun Williams weighs just 185 pounds on his 5-foot-9
frame. Often, he’s the smallest man on the field and looks even younger than his 28 years. But for the past three seasons, the 49ers slot cornerback has made a big impact. -
AC Transit Bus Service to End at 7:30 p.m. Every Day This Week
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit will be ending bus service at 7:30 p.m. every day through Friday this week to comply with the Alameda County curfew implemented in response to widespread looting and vandalism following protests about police brutality and an unarmed black man’s death in Minneapolis. Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern on Monday ... -
Thousands Peacefully Protest in Oakland
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is encouraging everyone in her city, and all of Alameda County, to stay home Monday and abide by the 8 p.m. curfew as protesters kick off another day of peaceful demonstrations.
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California Schools Chief Calls for New Plan on Racism, Bias
California’s education chief said Monday he plans to lead an effort focusing on racism in public schools during emotional remarks about George Floyd, whose killing has left him struggling to answer his own children who asked, “Why did this happen?”
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York Explains 49ers Donating $1M to Social Change Organizations
As protests happen all over the world stemming from George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, CEO Jed York announced Saturday night the 49ers will be donating $1 million to local and national organizations committed to social change.
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Giants Board Up Oracle Park Ahead of Protests in SF
With protests taking place throughout the Bay Area, the Giants have taken a step to protect their ballpark.
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Jamie Foxx Joins ‘Kneel-in’ Outside San Francisco City Hall
Hollywood star and activist Jamie Foxx was among the thousands who gathered in San Francisco Monday for a peaceful rally to honor George Floyd and speak out against police brutality.
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Takeout for Good: Local Restaurants Participate in Food Bank Fundraiser
Dozens of restaurants across the Bay Area are participating in a nationwide fundraiser Tuesday that will provide meals to local food banks.
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Do Bay Area Police Departments Look Like the Communities They Serve?
In the wake of widespread protests against police brutality, some believe increasing diversity within law enforcement agencies could help reduce the prevalence of officer misconduct.
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Santa Clara County Loosens Coronavirus Restrictions
The county starting Friday will loosen it’s stay-at-home order and allow outdoor dining, indoor shopping, and outdoor religious services, as well as summer camp and childcare.
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San Jose Residents Gather, React to Curfew
Peaceful protesters demanding justice in the George Floyd death lined up at San Jose City Hall Monday ahead of the 8:30 p.m. curfew, and though it’s designed to ease tension, many protesters said it it’ll only make things worse.
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Officer Knee to Neck Restraint Not Allowed by Most Bay Area Agencies
After video surfaced of a SFPD officer using her knee to restrain a man by his neck, NBC Bay Area reached out to more than a dozen law enforcement agencies asking if they allow such practice.
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Newsom Expresses Support for Protests But Calls for End to Looting
Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed support Monday for protesters across the state and country and called for an end to the adjacent looting and destruction.
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Police Shoot Suspect While Responding to Reported Looting at Hayward CVS
Hayward police shot a male suspect after responding to alleged looting at a CVS store early Monday morning.
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Real or Scam? How to Spot Phony Contact Tracing Calls and Texts
We’re hearing a lot about ‘contact tracing’ lately, as part of efforts to contain coronavirus. Con artists are aiming to take advantage of it, too.
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60 Arrests in Oakland, Three in Shooting at Police HQ: OPD
Oakland police on Monday morning reported that about 60 people were arrested during Sunday’s demonstrations over the death of black man George Floyd under the knee of a white Minneapolis police officer last week.
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Steph Curry Calls on People to Speak Up, Get Uncomfortable to Enact Change
Steph is calling on everyone with a platform to try and help be part of a solution.
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Many State Offices in California Cities Ordered to Close
The state Department of Human Resources sent a directive to close all California state buildings “with offices in downtown city areas” Monday, a sweeping mandate that covers everything from Department of Motor Vehicles offices to offices that license workers and provide health care.
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San Francisco Enacts Curfew, Requests Aid From Outside Agencies
San Francisco is enacting a strict curfew of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday and will have about 200 officers from outside law enforcement agencies to help protect people and property, city officials said at an online news conference.
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49ers’ Dee Ford Revved for New Season
Dee Ford didn’t have a bad first season with the 49ers, but it wasn’t as good as he hoped.
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SJ Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Intentionally Striking Protesters With SUV
A 26-year-old woman was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of attempted murder, allegedly having intentionally driving her SUV into a crowd and striking two men at a protest Friday night near downtown San Jose, police said.
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All Tigers at Oakland Zoo Accounted for After Reports of One on the Loose: Sheriff
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office late Sunday investigated reports of a tiger loose in the area of 98th Avenue and Golf Links, near the Oakland Zoo. Zoo officials later confirmed all tigers have been accounted for, the sheriff said.
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Santa Cruz Mayor, Police Chief, Kneel in Peaceful Protest
The Santa Cruz Police Department shared photos on social media platforms Saturday that brought emotions to residents across and outside California’s Bay Area.
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George Floyd Protests Across Bay Area Result in Property Damage, Arrests
George Floyd protests continued in the Bay Area, with some turning destructive and prompting San Francisco to implement a curfew.
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COVID-19 Related Tenant Eviction Protections Extended in Mountain View
The Mountain View City Council has approved the extension of a local ordinance suspending evictions during the pandemic.
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Parking Restrictions Lifted at Marin County Parks, Beaches Starting Tuesday
Restrictions at Marin County beaches, parks and open space preserves will be lifted starting Tuesday.
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Girl Injured in Bicycle Accident Flown to UC Davis Medical Center
A 9-year-old Oakley girl was flown to UC Davis Medical Center after being injured in a bicycle accident.
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Looting in Emeryville Not Related to George Floyd Protest: Officials
At Shellmound and Powell streets in Emeryville, about 100 cars drove into a shopping mall, crashing into storefronts and breaking windows Saturday evening, in an instance that officials said is not related to the George Floyd protests taking place across the Bay Area.
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‘Do Not Tarnish Our Badge’ SJ Police Chief Makes Passionate Statement to Cadets About the Death of George Floyd
San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia visited cadets Friday with a direct lesson for the soon-to-be SJPD officers about the death of George Floyd.
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Federal Officer Killed in Shooting Outside Oakland Courthouse
One of two officers shot at in Oakland died from injuries, authorities confirmed.
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Downtown Oakland Merchants Clean Up After Looting, Vandalism During Protests
ken glass, boarded-up windows and spray-painted graffiti dominated Broadway in downtown Oakland Saturday morning in the wake of overnight protests and riots against the killing of George Floyd.
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Increased COVID-19 Testing Starts This Weekend for SF Southeast Neighborhood Residents
Free coronavirus testing will be available for residents in San Francisco’s southeast neighborhoods.
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Body Found in Marshlands at Coyote Hills Park
A severely decomposed body was found near Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont on Friday.
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SF Business Owners Who Must Wait Until August to Reopen React
As San Francisco Mayor London Breed unveiled Thursday her four-tiered timeline for reopening the city’s businesses, Kevin DeMattia, owner of Emperor Norton’s Boozeland found his bar business at the far end of that list — mid-August.
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Pacifica Brewery Defies San Mateo County Health Order
A brewery in Pacifica is opening its patio to diners in violation of the health order in San Mateo County, saying they can’t afford to be closed any longer.
