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Brentwood settles $1M excessive force suit after police K-9 ripped off...
The city of Brentwood will pay nearly $1 million to settle an excessive force lawsuit brought by a woman who said a police officer allowed a K-9 to tear off her scalp. Attorneys for Talmika Bates...
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‘We’re in the right direction now’: Santa Clara County launches TRUST direct...
After some trial and error, Santa Clara County just made it easier to request a non-police response for someone in mental health crisis.Officials have rolled out a direct, 24/7 hotline to reach the...
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San Jose mobile park residents face sky-high rent hike despite city rule that...
ILLEGAL RENT INCREASES at a mobile home park just outside the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds have San Jose housing department staff turning to the city attorney for help.A Nov. 7 report by Housing...
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4,000 health care workers threaten strike at 2 UCSF hospitals over pay,...
The union representing about 4,000 professional and technical workers at two hospitals operated by the University of California, San Francisco, is threatening to strike Wednesday as it bargains for a...
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Atmospheric river may soak parts of Northern California midweek with heavy rain
An atmospheric river may be approaching Northern California, bringing heavy rain, the National Weather Service said.“Rainfall chances increase beginning Wednesday and last into the weekend as a rather...
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Alameda County courts trim business hours, begin mandatory furloughs to...
Budget cuts are leading to slightly reduced hours for Alameda County Superior Court clerks’ offices.Starting this Friday, Nov. 22, the clerks’ offices at the county’s eight courthouses will close at 2...
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Newsom proclaims Apprenticeship Week, touts state’s leadership in workforce...
Gov. Gavin Newsom has officially proclaimed Apprenticeship Week in California, calling the state a national leader in increasing the number and type of apprenticeships offered.Apprenticeship Week began...
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DA Price concedes in AlCo recall election, defends record on criminal justice...
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on Monday conceded defeat in the recall election that has removed her from office.Thirteen days after the Nov. 5 contest — which she is currently losing by...
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Pass the Remote: As ‘Wicked’ flies onto the big screen, check out more great...
One of the most anticipated movie musicals in years, “Wicked,” swoops into theaters this week. It’s not just delightful, it’s directed by someone who grew up in the Bay Area, Jon M. Chu. The Palo Alto...
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Oakland municipal workers’ union tell city leaders not to cut services to...
A coalition of Oakland municipal employee unions are calling on city leaders to protect jobs and services in the face of a massive budget deficit.During a news conference on the steps of Oakland City...
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California cities planned to shut off gas in new buildings, but a lawsuit...
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here.When Berkeley...
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Mill Valley home revealed to be unheralded work of famed architect Joseph...
A MODEST HOUSE in Mill Valley was honored Tuesday as a “lost work” of renowned architect Joseph Allen Stein, who fled the Bay Area to Mexico with his family in 1950 before it was built.The mid-century...
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This Northern California marine center leads the way in ocean conservation...
The Noyo Center for Marine Science is busy. The Fort Bragg organization, led by Executive Director Sheila Semans, recently celebrated ten years of pursuing its core mission “to advance ocean...
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Review: Italian ‘Letters of Love’ monologue at The Marsh could be more...
It’s an intriguing idea for a solo show, to find out what happens when a woman named Mara, packing up her late mother’s belongings, comes upon a packet of handwritten letters after the funeral.Signed...
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Atmospheric river could bring month’s worth of rain to Bay Area; flood, wind...
An atmospheric river storm is expected to arrive in the North Bay late Tuesday before spreading to the rest of the Bay Area later this week, likely bringing several inches of rain and wind gusts of up...
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Federal government ships nearly $50M to Port of Oakland for infrastructure...
The Port of Oakland will receive nearly $50 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades as part of the $580 million national investment in port improvements under the Bipartisan...
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San Mateo supes moves closer to charter amendment in ousting of embattled...
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has unanimously moved closer to asking voters to give them the power to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus from office following a scathing independent report...
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Oakland faces insolvency without immediate action, budget administrator warns...
The Oakland City Council was presented with a report Tuesday detailing a dire budget predicament that will likely result in millions of dollars in additional cuts to services.Led by its two biggest...
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SF Symphony Youth Orchestra begins 2024-25 season with new director Radu...
The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra has established a reputation for being one of the world’s most accomplished youth ensembles. The SFSYO, which has provided preprofessional training to the Bay...
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San Mateo County workers win 15% wage boost, new paid holiday in tentative deal
The union representing about 2,000 San Mateo county workers will vote on a tentative contract calling for a 15% wage increase, a new paid holiday and increased county contributions to health care...
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