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California Warns Residents of COVID-19 Vaccine Lottery Scams
California officials are asking people to be on the lookout for potentially fake notifications involving the COVID-19 lottery.
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Richmond Cannabis Dispensary Offers Giveaways to Vaccinated Customers
Need a nudge to get the COVID vaccine? Retailers are offering everything from tacos to THC to convince people to roll up their sleeve.
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City Leaders Roll Out Plan to Boost Businesses in East San Jose Hit Hard by COVID-19
City leaders rolled out a plan to boost business in East San Jose Friday, but some key leaders in that still-struggling community say the plan is political window dressing at best.
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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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Mobile App Helps You Fight Climate Change by Reducing Energy Use
A Bay Area company has a smartphone app that will connect to anything in your house that sucks up energy and help cut power use while saving you money.
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USS Pampanito Returns to the San Francisco Bay
A submarine used in World War II is back home in the San Francisco Bay.
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State Unable to Contact 2 Californians Who Won $50K in Vaccine Lottery
California made “several” attempts but ultimately could not contact two of the 15 winners from the state’s first vaccine lottery drawing last week, officials said.
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What Will the Bay Area Look Like When California Reopens on June 15?
Here’s what we know about how the region will move forward when the state reopens and lifts most coronavirus-related restrictions.
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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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‘He Scares Me': VTA Yard Shooter Had History of Insubordination and Conflict
Records release by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency show the employee who killed nine of his colleagues in a May shooting spree had at least one verbal altercation with a coworker and had several dustups with management over violations of VTA policy and refusals to obey instructions.
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California Debates Public Health Spending as Virus Recedes
California public health departments are asking for an unprecedented infusion of cash following the coronavirus pandemic
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Driver Dies in Apparent Street Racing Crash in San Jose: Police
A driver apparently street racing in San Jose Thursday night died after crashing into a tree, police said.
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US Will Restore $1B for California's Troubled Bullet Train
The federal government has reached an agreement to restore nearly $1 billion in funding for California’s troubled bullet train
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Family, Friends Hold Vigil in Honor of Liam Husted in San Jose
Family and friends of Liam Husted gathered in San Jose Thursday for a vigil in honor of the 7-year-old who was found dead on a hiking trail outside Las Vegas, Nevada nearly two weeks ago.
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UC Berkeley Researchers Say Rebuilding After Wildfires Can Be Dangerous
University of California, Berkeley researchers are urging state officials to avoid rebuilding homes in areas destroyed by wildfires, saying it will keep homeowners out of harm’s way. But some people say it’s not as easy as it sounds.
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California Governor, Lawmakers, to Get Pay Raise in December
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state elected officials are getting raises.
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Experts Warn Residents to Take Precautions After Recent Mountain Lion Sightings
Are the mountain lions of the Bay Area retreating from the Santa Cruz Mountains and into the urban sprawl?
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Preliminary 3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Gilroy
A preliminary 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Gilroy early Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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San Francisco Supervisor Says He Will Enter ‘Alcohol Treatment'
San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin announced Thursday he will enter “alcohol treatment.”
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Oakland Businesses Prepare for June 15 Reopening
With June 15 approaching, California businesses are preparing to implement new rules and those rules will be new to some activities we haven’t done in a while.
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California Mega-Droughts Lasting Over 150 Years
The latest update on the drought is no surprise as we are expecting it to just get worse into the Summer. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri reports.
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East Bay Firefighters Warn Illegal Fireworks Could Make for Worst Fire Season Ever
Contra Costa County firefighters are bracing for what could be their worst fire season ever. They say the unprecedented dry conditions combined with an apparent uptick in illegal fireworks could make the region a hotspot this summer.
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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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SF Officials, Residents Debate Whether Portable Toilets Should Stay on Streets
In San Francisco, there has been a lot of discussion about access to toilets and what gets left behind on the streets.
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VTA Yard Shooting: Investigation of Gunman's Personnel History Reveals No Indication of Violent Behavior
Could we have predicted that Sam Cassidy, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employee who killed nine of his co-workers before turning the gun on himself, would have committed such a crime?
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Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in San Francisco Shooting
San Francisco police asked the public Thursday to avoid the area of Market and McAllister streets due to a shooting investigation.
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Here Are California's Updated Face Mask Guidelines for the June 15 Reopening
Updated guidance released Wednesday by California’s health department on the use of face masks offers a glimpse of what things will look like when the nation’s most populous state rolls back most of its pandemic restrictions next week.
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Giants Broadcaster Duane Kuiper Reflects on ‘Heartwarming' Support
Kuiper said he has talked to the longtime stars of the team about his diagnosis, but also has been surprised to hear from a lot of new players he hasn’t had a chance to meet yet.
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Authorities Seize Ghost Guns, Nearly 30 Pounds of Drugs in Oakland
San Francisco police officers serving search warrants in Oakland last week seized two so-called ghost guns, over $45,000 and nearly 30 pounds of drugs, including more than 16 pounds of fentanyl, police said.
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Richmond Offers $2,500 Reward to Residents Who Report Illegal Fireworks
if you live in Richmond and you know who is setting off illegal fireworks, you could get paid to tell on the person doing it.
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72-Year-Old Shopkeeper Stabbed in San Francisco
A popular San Francisco neighborhood shopkeeper survived a stabbing but was left with life-changing injuries.
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Climate in Crisis: Record CO2 Despite the Pandemic
For today’s Climate in Crisis feature, we focus on bad greenhouse gases that are causing our planet to warm at a faster pace than expected.
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Regulators Withdraw Controversial California Work Mask Rules
California’s workplace regulators have withdrawn a controversial pending mask regulation while they consider a rule that more closely aligns with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s promise that the state will fully reopen from the pandemic on Tuesday.
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Cal Fire to Hold Wildfire Drill in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Cal Fire plans to hold a wildfire preparedness drill Thursday in the Santa Cruz Mountains as it prepares for what could be a difficult fire season
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Shoplifters in Palo Alto Make Off With Designer Handbags Worth $100K
In the second time in as many months, a large group of shoplifters made off with more than $100,000 worth of designer handbags from a store in the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto.
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US Not Likely to Reach 70% Vaccination Goal by July 4 at Current Rate: Report
The White House goal of getting 70% of adults to get one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by July 4 is in danger.
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Car Break-In Caught on Camera in One of San Francisco's Hottest Tourist Spots
San Francisco is banking on the return of tourists to help dig it out of the economic hole that COVID-19 created. But even as the pandemic wanes, the city has another issue — a jump in car break-ins in some of the city’s hottest spots.
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Black Bear Continues Making Its Rounds in East Bay Neighborhoods
The black bear that’s been making the rounds in the East Bay, was spotted once again. New security video from a home in Discovery Bay on Sunday shows the bear touring the neighborhood.
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Person Rescued After Car Goes Off Mount Hamilton Road
First responders on Wednesday rescued a person after their car went over the side of a mountain road in the South Bay, officials said.
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Big City Mayors Call on State to Approve $1B In Annual Funding to Curb Homelessness
As the California Legislature gets closer to finalizing its new fiscal budget, the Big City Mayor coalition is urging the state to stay true to the state Assembly’s recent proposal to provide an annual $1 billion in flexible funding directly to cities for four years.
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Alameda County Businesses Look to Bounce Back as State Inches Closer to June 15 Reopening
Alameda County officially moved into the yellow tier in the state’s reopening system this week, meaning nearly every business can return to 50% indoor capacity.
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Santa Clara Valley Water District Votes to Impose Mandatory Water Restrictions
If you’re among the millions of customers who get water from the Santa Clara Valley Water District, you’ll soon need to cut back on your water use.
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Brush Fire Burns Near Homes in Morgan Hill Area
Firefighters on Wednesday were battling a 10-acre brush fire in the Morgan Hill area, fire officials said.
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Manaea, A's Hand D-Backs 19th Straight Road Loss, 4-0
Sean Manaea pitched six innings of two-hit ball, and the Oakland Athletics handed Arizona its 19th straight road loss with a 4-0 victory over the Diamondbacks
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Holt Walk-Off Hit for Rangers in 4-3 Win Over Giants in 11
Brock Holt hit a game-ending single with two outs in the 11th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3
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Structure Fire in San Martin Area Spreads to Brush: Cal Fire
Firefighters on Wednesday contained a structure fire that spread to vegetation in the San Martin area.
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East Bay Family's Pride Flags Placed in Honor of Late Daughter Stolen Twice
Rainbow flags are flying high in celebration of pride month as a number of cities play tribute to diversity. However, one mother in the East Bay who was flying her flag got it stolen, not once but twice.
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Man Rescued After Being Stuck in North Bay Fan Shaft for 2 Days
A man who was stuck for two days inside the shaft of a vineyard fan outside Santa Rosa was rescued Tuesday morning, officials said.
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New Faces Enter Fray as California Recall Slowly Takes Shape
California’s Governor Gavin Newsom’s recall continues to be roiled by uncertainty and questions.
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Robbery Suspect Attempts to Elude Capture by Swimming in San Francisco Bay
A 51-year-old woman led authorities on a low-speed chase Monday in San Rafael that included hopping fences in a gated community and swimming to West Marin Island, all in an effort to elude capture after police said she assaulted a grocery store clerk with a hammer, a bottle and her fists.
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Despite Board Approval, Mayor Breed Could Veto Free Muni Pilot Program
After San Francisco supervisors on Tuesday passed legislation providing $12.5 million in new funding to support free public transit, Supervisor Dean Preston urged Mayor London Breed to approve the pilot program.
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SF Launches Permanent ‘Museums for All' Program for Disadvantaged Residents
San Francisco launched a citywide program called Museums for All that provides free and reduced admissions for low-income residents into 21 museums across the city.
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Sonoma Asks Residents to Cut Water Use by 15%
Sonoma city leaders are asking residents to cut water usage by 15% as the council declares stage one water shortage.
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SF Residents Ready to Travel as COVID-19 Vaccinations Help With Reopening: Survey
A survey shows San Francisco residents are planning to travel at least 100 miles in the next month as COVID-19 vaccinations help with reopening plans across the country.
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Oakland to Give Low-Income Families Hit Hard by Pandemic $500 a Month
An Oakland program launched Tuesday aims to help low-income families hit hard by the pandemic move closer to financial stability.
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Local Environmentalists Call for Change to Make Bay Area Safer for Whales
An alarming number of whales have washed up on Bay Area beaches this year so on Tuesday, local environmentalists gathered to call for changes to make the bay safer for the sea giants.
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San Jose Mother Suspected of Killing 7-Year-Old Son Arrested in Denver
A mother from San Jose was arrested Tuesday in Colorado less than 12 hours after she was identified by Las Vegas police as the suspect in the death of her 7-year-old son, whose body was found by hikers in Nevada more than 10 days ago.
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North Bay School District Superintendent Arrested
Shoreline Unified School District’s Superintendent Robert Raines was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of lewd acts with a child under 14.
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San Francisco Officials Move Forward With Reopening Plans
The city of San Francisco is moving forward with reopening plans next week as health officials say with nearly 80% of eligible residents vaccinated, it is safe to drop most COVID-19 restrictions.
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San Jose Mayor Outlines New Gun Control Ordinance to Help Curb Gun Violence
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo outlined a controversial plan Tuesday that he believes will help curb gun violence. The 10-point proposal includes a requirement that gun sellers video record every sale — something no city has ever tried to do before.
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Pacific Marine Heat Wave ‘The Blob' May Return
Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri examines why ‘The Blob’ is making a return.
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SJ Official Pushes for More Programs to Keep Kids Safe, Out of Trouble This Summer
In San Jose, a spike in homicides and other crimes this past week has many worried about what happens as summer arrives and kids enjoy time off from school.
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Alameda, Napa Counties Moved to Yellow Reopening Tier
Alameda and Napa counties were moved Tuesday to the least restrictive yellow reopening tier.
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M2.5 Earthquake Strikes Near Gilroy: USGS
A preliminary magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck Tuesday afternoon near Gilroy, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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Police Activity Near Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton
Pleasanton police are asking the public to avoid the Stoneridge Mall area due to police activity.
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Reopening the Bay Area: Where COVID-19 Restrictions Stand in Each County
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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Contra Costa County Supes Strengthen Fireworks Ordinance as Drought Worsens
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday strengthened its fireworks ordinance as California slides into what’s expected to be one of its most dangerous fire seasons on record.
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East Bay MUD to Vote on 4% Water Rate Increase
The East Bay Municipal Utility District is expected to vote Tuesday on whether or not to raise rates for its customers by 4% in July of this year, and another 4% in 2022.
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8 More San Jose Library Branches Reopen With Limited Indoor Service
Nearly half of the San Jose Public Library system branches are now open with limited indoor services.
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VTA to Start New Shuttle, Adjust Hours Next Week
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will begin new shuttle service and schedule starting Monday.
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Rare Bear Sighting Caught on Camera in Discovery Bay Neighborhood
Bear sightings have become a weekly occurrence lately, but Discovery Bay is probably one of the least likely places you’d expect to see one — a neighborhood filled with marine life and boats, not bears.
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Los Gatos High School ‘Culture of Denial' Has Existed for Decades: Former Student
A former Los Gatos High School star track athlete is responding to an NBC Bay Area investigation saying she was sexually abused on campus years ago and the school failed to protect her.
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US: California Militia Plotted ‘War' Against Police
Court filings reveal that an Air Force sergeant accused of killing two law enforcement officers in California last year was part of a rightwing militia known as the Grizzly Scouts.
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San Mateo County Fair Returns With COVID-19 Restrictions in Place
The San Mateo County Fair kicked off Saturday and it featured carnival rides, music and even COVID-19 vaccinations on site.
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Child Found Dead Near Nevada Highway ID'd as San Jose Boy; Mother Sought
A 7-year-old boy from San Jose was the child whose body was found near a highway outside Las Vegas 10 days ago, and his mother is suspected of killing him, police said Monday.
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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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‘Worried' Judge Orders Evaluation of Former SF Official Nuru
Saying she was worried about his mental state, a federal judge ordered former San Francisco Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru to undergo a mental evaluation following a bizarre incident last week at a local foodbank that led to his arrest but no criminal charges.
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South Bay Residents May Soon Have to Cut Water Use by 15%
Mandatory water restrictions may be coming soon in the South Bay.
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Questions Linger as Bay Area's Reopening Date Nears
California’s reopening is right around the corner, so NBC Bay Area sought out information from restaurant owners and doctors on what June 15 will mean for Bay Area residents.
