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California's first new national marine sanctuary in 32 years to ban offshore oil drilling along 100 miles of coastline5 days ago
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1 million fewer Californians live in poverty. Is that cut enough?58 minutes ago
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Experts: How Harris and Trump's plans could impact housing affordability22 hours ago
Photos: Monday Night Football win for San Francisco 49ers over the New York Jets in season opener2 days ago
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This Bay Area county made refusing a shelter bed a crime. Is it helping solve homelessness?8 days ago
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What to know about fracking, false claims and other climate issues mentioned during the debate18 hours ago
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For Harris and Trump, facial expressions did much of the talking during presidential debate18 hours ago
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The Good Salad restaurant is coming to Campbell18 hours ago
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Tyrese Gibson arrested for skipping child support payments21 hours ago
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