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Fatal Santa Clara shooting followed by house fire and massive SWAT response
A person was fatally shot in a Santa Clara neighborhood on Friday afternoon at a home doors away from another that later burned in a major fire,…
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Oakland officers, suspect injured in police shooting
Two Oakland police officers and a suspect were taken to hospitals early Friday morning after a traffic stop in East Oakland ended in a police…
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Berkeley’s Claremont Hotel preps for busy Mother’s Day weekend
Despite reports of rising prices for Mother’s Day gifts and outings, the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley is preparing for a busy weekend. Ryan Yamamoto…
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San Francisco CEO tax ballot measure’s supporters, opponents make final push
With San Francisco facing a massive budget deficit, voters are being asked whether the city’s largest companies should pay more. Supporters say Prop…
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Flowers always in demand even as Mother’s Day costs rise
Those in the flower business say Mother’s Day is like Christmas – no matter what is happening, people are going to spend for mom. Veronica Macias…
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Second weekend-long closure of San Francisco’s 19th Avenue frustrates residents, businesses
Mother’s Day weekend is an inopportune time for the second weekend-long closure of 19th Avenue in San Francisco for some residents and businesses.…
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Person found fatally shot at scene of Santa Clara house fire
A person was fatally shot in a Santa Clara neighborhood on Friday afternoon at a home doors away from another home that later burned in a major fire,…
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Watch: Scene of Santa Clara fire, police standoff
Police and first responders descended on a Santa Clara neighborhood during an apparent barricade situation and major house fire on Friday,…
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Oakland police shoot suspect after officers dragged, pinned during traffic stop
Two Oakland police officers and a suspect were taken to hospitals early Friday morning after a traffic stop in East Oakland ended in a…
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Watch: San Luis Obispo Sheriff provides update on search in Kristin Smart case
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson gave an update Friday on the search of an Arroyo Grande home in the case of Kristin Smart, a Stockton…
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Weekend repaving work underway along Southbound 19th Avenue in San Francisco
Southbound lanes of 19th Avenue in San Francisco are closed through the weekend, as crews perform repaving work. The roadway will again be closed…
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Volunteer group marks 30 years of protecting Sausal Creek watershed in Oakland
For 30 years, Friends of Sausal Creek has restored miles of habitat, planting tens of thousands of native flowers, trees, shrubs, and grasses. Anne…
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Next weekend-long closure of San Francisco’s 19th Avenue begins on Friday morning
Friday morning marks the next phase of Caltrans’ project to resurface 19th Avenue in San Francisco’s Sunset District. Veronica Macias…
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Plan to close $50 million San Jose budget deficit counting on hotel tax hike vote
If a hotel tax measure fails on the June ballot, San Jose residents could lose Sunday library hours and downtown police patrols amid a $50 million…
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Virtual reality training helping California firefighters prepare for wildfires
A high-tech way to train for wildfires could be the future for crews across California. Itay Hod has a behind-the-scenes look at a new kind of…
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Candidates to fill Nancy Pelosi’s District 11 congressional seat hold forum in San Francisco
Candidates Saikat Chakrabarti, San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, Marie Hurabiell, and state Sen. Scott Wiener spoke at a candidate forum in San…
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Cal Fire showcases readiness for Northern California fire season
With temperatures beginning to heat up, Cal Fire showcased its readiness and the equipment crews will be using to battle Northern California…
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19-year-old held in shooting near Cinco de Mayo festival in Santa Rosa
Police in Santa Rosa said a 19-year-old has been arrested in connection with a shooting near a Cinco de Mayo festival Tuesday…
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Sheep brought in to help reduce wildfire risk in Sonoma County
In the North Bay, tractors have been commonly used to trim down dry brush, but grazing is now gaining…
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Windsor ban on new gas stations reconsidered amid budget crunch
The North Bay town of Windsor could be turning to the pump to help deal with its deficit. The Town Council will consider repealing a ban on building…
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Copper thieves leave incessant amount of damage across Bay Area
Bay Area thieves area causing constant damage and widespread internet outages in search of copper wire, while crews repeatedly replace wiring in the…
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Weeks before Bay Area World Cup matches, hotels not seeing expected surge in reservations
With the Levi’s Stadium hosting World Cup matches for the first time since 1994, the hype is not translating into increased Bay Area hotel…
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East Bay woman’s nonprofit provides gift blankets for children in crisis
For more than 20 years, a Pleasanton woman has provided special handmade gifts of comfort to children in crisis. Sharon Chin…
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Dismantling of San Francisco’s Vaillancourt Fountain begins at Embarcadero Plaza
A polarizing piece of art on San Francisco’s Waterfront is on its way out. Crews on Wednesday began the heavy lifting to remove the Vaillancourt…
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California crude oil supply seems steady as gas prices skyrocket
The average price of a gallon of gas in California has jumped to $6.16 a gallon on Wednesday, up 18 cents in the last week and more that a dollar…
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San Francisco residents gather at Manny’s for gubernatorial debate watch party
Kevin Ko reports on reaction to the gubernatorial debate watch…
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Bay Area woman supports bill that would help cancer patients get cold caps
Sooji Nam reports on a bill that would have insurance companies help cancer patients get cold…
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Antioch takes on illegal dumping with new task force
The city of Antioch has formed a task force to combat illegal dumping across the city, to be enforced by the Police Department. Katie Nielsen…
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Natural gas appliances to be phased out across Bay Area starting next year
New Bay Area air quality rules would effectively push homeowners away from natural gas. Opponents are putting the pressure on regulators to…
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Marine heat wave in the Pacific creating impacts along California coast
The water temperaturre along California’s coast is reaching record-breaking temperatures. Max Darrow spoke with experts about what’s going on under…
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Housing for Half Moon Bay farmworkers approaches final vote
The Half Moon Bay City Council is set to vote on whether to approve a project to build 40 affordable units for senior farmworkers. John Ramos…
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Watch: View above Antioch neighborhood where fatal shooting happened
A was shot to death in a neighborhood in Antioch on Monday morning and a suspect was arrested nearby, police…
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Oakland leaders say more enforcement will be done after Bay Bridge takeover
Kevin Ko reports on the aftermath of the ATV and dirt bike Bay Bridge…
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Mountain View neighborhood still does not have potable water
John Ramos reports on a Mountain View neighborhood that has water issues after a worker’s…
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Japanese San Jose State student became a 1942 NCAA boxing champ before internment
Mary Lee helps tell the story of “Dick” Miyagawa, a 1942 NCAA boxing champ, who was a student at San Jose State before being taken to the internment…
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Several candidates running to replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Kara St. Cyr reports on the District 11…
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Political analyst breaks down the state of the California gubernatorial race
Ryan Yamamoto interviews David McCuan about the governor’s…
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Oakland First Friday organizer says city needs more youth community programs
Kenny Choi reports on the debate over crime that happens after Oakland’s First Friday…
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Watch: Police hold briefing on ATV, dirt bike takeover on Bay Bridge
Oakland interim police chief James Beere, San Francisco police chief Derrick Lew and Steve Ramos of the Golden Gate Division of the California…
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Bay Bridge traffic temporarily shut down after dirt bikers takeover freeway
Dozens of dirt bikes and ATVs will be impounded after a group took over the Bay Bridge, causing eastbound traffic to come to a stop on Sunday,…
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Downtown Oakland wine bar to close as small businesses continue to struggle
As Downtown Oakland continues to struggle, a downtown wine bar says it will be closing in…
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California politics professor weighs in on importance of insurance commissioner’s race
A politics professor at Occidental College says California’s insurance commissioner’s race may have a bigger impact than any other role in state…
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1 arrested in wrong-way crash that left 1 dead, multiple injured in Concord
One person is suspected of driving under the influence after a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 680 late Friday night in Concord, authorities…
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E-bike battery fire at San Francisco apartment sends 1 to hospital
One person was taken to a hospital after an e-bike caught on fire inside a room in San Francisco on Saturday night, firefighters…
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Some Mountain View residents are one step closer to having clean drinking water again
This comes after a contractor accidentally leaked cement slurry into the drinking water…
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San Francisco tech billionaire leads charge to bring back local crab for Thanksgiving
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen says it’s not just about restoring a San Francisco tradition, it’s also about righting a wrong and speaking up for…
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2 people suspected of organizing Oakland sideshows
Oakland police said two people suspected of organizing sideshows were arrested…
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