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Suddenly, San Francisco has a much deeper and more talented group of wide receivers

As officials scour over the last of the charred wreckage from the Ghost Ship warehouse fire that killed at least 36 people, questions are mounting over the future of remaining underground art venues and live-work spaces in the Bay Area.

This former firefighter survived the Vegas massacre, only to have her home burn down in Santa Rosa.

This is where, theoretically, the 49ers’ schedule lightens up. After playing three of the team’s first four games on the road, the 49ers go against an NFC West opponent for the first time when the winless Arizona Cardinals come to Levi’s Stadium on Sunday.

In a push to clear out shelters before July 4, one of the busiest intake days of the year, Contra Costa County Animal Services has waived all pet adoption fees through July 8.

Following a prolonged struggle to keep up with streaming services and digital downloads, the last video rental store in Contra Costa County is shuttering for good after 34 years of business. Take One Video’s last day is Jan. 20.

Hello Kitty is here to stay in the Bay Area. After successful runs at the Instagram-famous Hello Kitty pop-up trucks, Hello Kitty Mini Cafe permanently opened at San Jose’s Santana Row mall on Friday. The Hello Kitty Mini Cafe will have everything the pink Mercedes had: Hello Kitty gear and sweet treats ranging from pies, tarts, cookies, pastries and...

Hello Kitty is here to stay in the Bay Area. After successful runs at the Instagram-famous Hello Kitty pop-up trucks, Sanrio announced that the Hello Kitty Mini Cafe will permanently open at San Jose’s Santana Row mall on Friday.

Martinez voters said they were frustrated and angry with Contra Costa County election officials for the lack of organization and space at a central polling place on Tuesday.

Richmond voters took to the polls on Tuesday and told the mayor, city council and several landlord groups that they want and need rent control.

On the day after President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated, tens of thousands of women and allies plan to march in Bay Area streets to denounce the rancorous campaign rhetoric of the 2016 election.

The Hello Kitty Cafe truck — a bright pink Mercedes van adorned with flowers and the feline Sanrio mascot — will be heading to Walnut Creek this weekend as part of its roving tour across the U.S.

As thousands escape the destructive fires engulfing much of Northern California’s wine country, animal rescue groups throughout the Bay Area are hustling to clear space in shelters and find temporary homes for lost pets.

Moe, a 9-year-old Golden Retriever, is getting the hero treatment after saving a man from the icy Delta Waters in Pittsburg early Wednesday morning.

Students at Fruitvale Elementary School were treated to a special visit from award-winning actress and singer Zendaya on Monday morning. The Disney Channel-star stopped by the campus, where her mom used to teach, to encourage the youngsters to pursue STEM-related disciplines.