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San Jose and Santa Cruz's last 8 p.m. sunset was Aug. 14. San Francisco's last 8 p.m. sunset is Aug. 16. And Santa Rosa's is Aug. 18.

Last 8 p.m. sunsets of 2026 vary among Bay Area regions. Here’s why

A good Samaritan was wounded in a shooting in an Alameda shopping center parking lot on Saturday

Good Samaritan shot in Alameda parking lot during struggle with suspect, police say

The former Army butcher shop

San Francisco’s long-awaited The Mess Hall opens at Presidio Tunnel Tops

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

But these days

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

A good Samaritan was wounded in a shooting in an Alameda shopping center parking lot on Saturday

Good Samaritan shot in Alameda parking lot during struggle with suspect, police say

The former Army butcher shop

San Francisco’s long-awaited The Mess Hall opens at Presidio Tunnel Tops

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

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

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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

America's love for pets is fueling creative naming

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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Santa Cruz County proposing cut to Community Bridges funding

Good Samaritan shot during attempted robbery in Alameda parking lot

New food hall opens in San Francisco’s historic Presidio

Santa Rosa launches pilot program aimed at boosting downtown businesses

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