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Oakland band Fake Fruit set to make Stern Grove debut This weekend, Oakland art-punk band Fake Fruit is set to take the stage at Stern Grove, providing support for headliner, indie-rock songwriter Alex G. 14H ago

Tenderloin drug enforcement nets 8 arrests, over a pound of narcotics Police in San Francisco on Thursday confirmed a drug enforcement operation in the Tenderloin District earlier this week resulted in eight suspects being taken into custody and the seizure of over 576 grams of illegal narcotics. 12H ago

State Highway 1 in El Granada shut down after fatal accident, fuel spill CHP in San Mateo County issued severe traffic alert Thursday afternoon following a fatal accident that also caused a fuel spill shut down California State Route 1 in both directions. 11H ago

Daly City man pleads guilty in $55 million mortgage fraud scheme A real estate professional from Daly City has been convicted for his role in a home mortgage fraud scheme involving more than $50 million in loans, federal officials announced. 15H ago

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San Jose police seek help in cold case murders from 2018, 2020 Police in San Jose are seeking additional leads and released photos in connection with homicides that took place in 2018 and 2020, with the hope of solving the cold cases. 13H ago

San Jose woman gets jail for importing fruit infested with fruit flies A San Jose business owner has been sentenced to jail after being convicted of illegally importing fruit from Vietnam, which was found to be infested with an invasive fruit fly species, prosecutors said. Jul 31

DGDG auto dealerships fined $290K for alleged improper disposal of waste, documents A judge ordered Bay Area car dealer DGDG Automotive to pay $290,000 in an environmental protection case alleging the company unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste. Jul 31

San Jose police investigate collision that killed bicyclist Police in San Jose are investigating a collision last Friday that left a bicyclist with fatal injuries, according to authorities. Jul 30

4th juvenile arrested in connection with deadly Sunnyvale shooting A fourth juvenile has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man in Sunnyvale last April, police said Monday. Jul 30

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Plan to eliminate stench from Vallejo sewage plant stalls Some people in Vallejo say they are overwhelmed by an unpleasant smell coming from the water front sewage treatment plant. 9H ago

No refunds for canceled reggae festival in Mendocino The canceled Sierra Nevada World Music Festival announced it will not refund patrons after weeks of silence and uncertainty among ticket buyers as how they could recoup lost funds. 12H ago

Seaweed finds growing demand, shows promise in climate change fight Once seen as an organism fouling up the works in shellfish aquaculture, seaweed is now considered a valuable and sustainable commercial product feeding a growing demand with a positive impact in the battle against climate change. 10H ago

Man arrested for allegedly robbing rideshare driver at gunpoint in Sonoma County A 21-year-old man from Sonoma was arrested on suspicion of robbing a rideshare driver at gunpoint over the weekend, the county sheriff's office said. 19H ago

Forest Ranch family evacuated by the Park Fire returns home to find ruins As firefighters continue battling the massive Park Fire, some residents are returning to their homes for the first time after several evacuation orders were lifted. Jul 31

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Katie Ledecky, Team USA win silver in 4 x 200m freestyle Swim legend Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal in the women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay on Thursday, making her the most decorated female U.S. Olympian of all time. 15H ago

Simone Biles gets gold, Suni Lee bronze in individual all-around event The face-off between Simone Biles and Suni Lee marked the first time two gold medalists competed against each other in the event. 17H ago

Win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers vs. N. Colorado Owlz on Aug. 30 Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, August 30, vs. the Northern Colorado Owlz. 22H ago

Logan Webb pitches 2nd career shutout in the Giants' 1-0 victory over the A's Logan Webb pitched his second career shutout, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 1-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night in a speedy 1 hour, 55 minutes. Jul 31

Katie Ledecky wins gold medal in 1,500-meter freestyle, ties Olympic medal record Katie Ledecky won her first gold medal at the Paris Olympics, claiming a record-tying 12th Olympic medal in women's swimming. 23H ago

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Pittsburg police arrest 5 for Fourth of July fatal shooting Pittsburg police have arrested five suspects in connection with a fatal Fourth of July shooting that left a man dead. 16H ago

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Intel cutting 15% of workforce following 2nd quarter loss, revenue decline Chipmaker Intel Corp. is cutting 15% of its massive workforce as it tries to turn its business around to compete with more successful rivals like Nvidia and AMD. 14H ago

Apple breaks out of recent sales slump in 3rd quarter, gears up to make leap into AI craze Apple snapped out of a prolonged sales slump during its most-recent quarter. 16H ago

Don Lemon sues Elon Musk and X over scrapped deal, claiming fraud Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk and his social media platform after the billionaire abruptly scrapped a content partnership with the former CNN anchor. updated 37M ago

Facebook parent Meta posts stronger-than-expected Q2 results Investments in artificial intelligence will account for a significant increase in Facebook parent company Meta's expenses in the coming year, but stronger-than-expected revenue from its advertising business was enough to reassure investors that its business is on the right track. Jul 31

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SF Laguna Honda Hospital regains certification, welcomes back patients after 2 years Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in San Francisco resumed admissions Thursday and welcomed back former residents who had been displaced after the skilled nursing facility had its certification yanked two years ago. 17H ago

Air Quality advisory for Bay Area extended into Thursday due to smoke from Pedro Fire The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is extending an air quality advisory for the region into Thursday due to wildfire smoke, particularly from the Pedro Fire in Mariposa and Tuolumne counties. Jul 31

Chocolate lovers may want to limit their consumption, researchers say Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products. Jul 31

Amazon responsible for recalling risky products on its site, feds say Defective carbon monoxide detectors and flammable sleepwear are among the recalled products cited in a federal report. Jul 30

Wildfire smoke linked to heightened risk of dementia diagnosis, new California research finds When a wildfire rips through your community, your life and home are likely top of mind, but what about your brain health? Jul 30

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Biden, Harris welcome home Americans released in Russia prisoner swap A plane carrying Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva landed at a military base in Maryland after they were freed by Russia in a prisoner exchange. updated 24M ago

Rep. John Garamendi joins push to keep Antioch Amtrak station open U.S. Rep. John Garamendi, D-Fairfield, on Wednesday sent a letter to the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority's Board of Directors opposing the proposed closure of the Amtrak Station in Antioch. 20H ago

U.S.-Russia prisoner swap frees Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan The Biden administration announced the release of three U.S. citizens from Russia, including Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, as part of a complex 24-person prisoner swap. 9H ago

U.S. proposes ban on airline fees for seating parents next to kids Airlines would be required to put kids 13 and under next to an accompanying adult for free under a new proposed rule. 21H ago

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California bans rules requiring schools to notify parents of child's pronoun change California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification. Jul 15

San Leandro hosts city's first official Pride celebration San Leandro is hosting its first Pride celebration and organizers spoke to KPIX about the decision to launch the celebration now. Jul 12

San Francisco bookstore fights censorship of LGBT books One San Francisco bookstore is fighting book bans by shipping LGBT+ books to directly the Deep South for free. Jul 11

Advocates urge mpox vaccines with cases on the rise Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox. Jul 1

Pride Parade draws thousands to downtown San Francisco Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community. Jun 30

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Cardi B announces she is pregnant with third child Cardi B shared the pregnancy news on social media showing images of herself in a flowing red gown that exposes her baby bump. 19H ago

Shania Twain on bringing "Come On Over" back to Las Vegas Shania Twain returns to Las Vegas with her third residency, "Come On Over," at Planet Hollywood. The show celebrates her record-breaking album and reflects on her career. Jul 31

Local psych favorites the Spiral Electric headline Bottom of the Hill Local psychedelic-rock outfit the Spiral Electric top the bill Saturday night at the Bottom of the Hill, sharing the stage with Austin, TX band Lord Buffalo and Oakland crew Niveles. 20H ago

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Veterans advocate goes the extra mile to celebrate WWII sailor's 100th birthday A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans. Jul 31

Peninsula woman expanding inclusive playground project for special needs visitors A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond. Jul 25

Marin therapy dog group for first responders expands nationwide A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country. Jul 18

Group offering free surfing lessons to SF youth continue mission into second decade Now into its second decade, a San Francisco nonprofit has been giving inner city kids free surfing lessons. For many, it's their first time in the ocean. Jul 10

Faith-based nonprofit helps young people build self-confidence A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow. Jul 3

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SRA scholar juggles Cal studies with family duties Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley. Jun 28

Students Rising Above scholar recalls growing up with undocumented immigrant parents It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported? Apr 5

Hard-working student shoulders a load working while attending Ivy League college Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home. Jan 12

College student gives back to program that changed his life A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success. Dec 1, 2023

San Rafael student sees the world, but remembers his roots Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home. Nov 3, 2023

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