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Santa Rosa kicked off a pilot program Friday night to bring life back into the downtown area. The goal is to help local businesses keep their doors open and flourish. But it's also an opportunity to bring community back to the city.

Santa Rosa launches downtown pilot program aimed at boosting local businesses

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Bay Area woman learns to grow cannabis plants. Now, she’s dispensing recipes.

A proposed AI and technology hub in downtown Oakland is drawing sharp opposition from residents

Oakland councilmember addresses pushback to proposed AI data center downtown

Oakland cleanup crews have a new tool in the city's ongoing battle against illegal dumping: a giant mechanical claw designed to quickly remove large

Oakland deploys new “lightning loaders” to clean up illegal dumping debris

A blues virtuoso and a wayward Southern belle living in the Bay Area are sharing their recipe for comfort and joy.

Bay Area cookbook memoir serves up southern fare with large side of blues

But these days

Bay Area woman learns to grow cannabis plants. Now, she’s dispensing recipes.

A proposed AI and technology hub in downtown Oakland is drawing sharp opposition from residents

Oakland councilmember addresses pushback to proposed AI data center downtown

Oakland cleanup crews have a new tool in the city's ongoing battle against illegal dumping: a giant mechanical claw designed to quickly remove large

Oakland deploys new “lightning loaders” to clean up illegal dumping debris

A blues virtuoso and a wayward Southern belle living in the Bay Area are sharing their recipe for comfort and joy.

Bay Area cookbook memoir serves up southern fare with large side of blues

A Bay Area woman and Russian immigrant who is seeking political asylum was released on bond Friday after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month.

Northern California asylum-seeker detained by ICE released on bond

An otter hit by a car in Vacaville on Friday is expected to recover after being treated for head trauma

Otter hit by car in Vacaville expected to recover, wildlife rescue says

A coach and teacher in San Mateo County has been arrested for alleged sex crimes involving a former student

San Mateo County coach, teacher arrested for alleged sex crimes against former student

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Paul Pelosi pleads not guilty to hit-and-run charges in California through his attorney

Waymo was approved to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area

Waymo approved to start rides in Sacramento, San Diego and expand in Los Angeles, Bay Area

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Person fined $5,000 for using foghorn to disturb sleeping polar bear

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No AC? No sweat. How to make a DIY air conditioner and 3 other heat wave hacks

No AC? No sweat. How to make a DIY air conditioner and 3 other heat wave hacks

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America's love for pets is fueling creative naming

National Dog Day is August 26. Here's how to celebrate the real meaning

National Dog Day is August 26. Here's how to celebrate the real meaning

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Penn State went from title favorite to total mess in 2025. Its new coach is rebuilding an identity that feels very familiar

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Santa Cruz County proposing cut to Community Bridges funding

Waymo announces expansion plans in Bay Area, Sacramento, Southern California

Oakland city councilmember, developer address pushback against data center plans

Cookbook blends Southern fare with blues music and traditions

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