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Miles of scenic Bay Area coastline preserved in major redwoods deal

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California's first new national marine sanctuary in 32 years to ban offshore oil drilling along 100 miles of coastline

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A high-traffic coastal bluff in Capitola is eroding. Will the city try to save it?

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Five years after a fiery explosion at a fuel facility shut down I-80, officials provide plan to avoid future disasters

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'A great role model': East Bay police officers rally around former cop who faces possible prison term for fraud

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Pedestrian dead in San Jose after collision on Highway 101

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Map: 4.7 earthquake shakes Los Angeles

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Mother arrested after 3-year-old California girl dies after being found in a hot car

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1 million fewer Californians live in poverty. Is that cut enough?

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Harriette Cole: I saw the mood board for her party, and I'm getting uncomfortable

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Harriette Cole: My girlfriend demands constant treats

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Miss Manners: That was how I learned I wasn't invited to the wedding

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Asking Eric: It's very strange in our house these days, but neither of us can leave

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Asking Eric: They might remember me as a jerk. Can I do anything at this point?

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Miss Manners: This restaurant incident was totally preventable

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Polls closed: Which Week 3 high school football game should we cover?

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Dear Abby: My husband died on our vacation, and his mother is furious with me

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Five big takeaways from the Harris-Trump debate

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Crime and Public Safety

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Charged with stabbings on a Bay Area-bound Amtrak train, man faces competency hearing

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Judge appoints new attorney to represent man convicted of murdering 8-year-old Santa Cruz girl

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Man set to face 15 years in prison for 2018 Cabrillo College stabbing

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Teen looking for a place to take homecoming photos is allegedly shot by homeowner

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49ers mailbag: Will McCaffrey boost first win in Minnesota since 1992?

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San Jose State aims to keep rolling as FBS newbie Kennesaw State visits

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Back in San Jose, Celebrini impresses Sharks in practice: 'You can see the talent'

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California carriage house with a link to Abe Lincoln's administration seeks $2 million

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Dueling tenant protection measures hit Berkeley ballot

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Experts: How Harris and Trump's plans could impact housing affordability

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Photos: Monday Night Football win for San Francisco 49ers over the New York Jets in season opener

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Shots of San Francisco and even San Jose trump Santa Clara in 49ers Monday Night Football broadcast

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As Oakland A's homestand ends, realization sets in that MLB's days in East Bay are numbered

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Photos: Riders take over downtown San Jose for Viva CalleSJ

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High school football in pictures: Our staff's best photos of Week 2, 2024

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Can movie theaters survive in the Bay Area?

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This Bay Area county made refusing a shelter bed a crime. Is it helping solve homelessness?

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Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency in Southern California amid landslide

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Fall movies 2024: From 'Beetlejuice' to 'Wicked,' here's what's headed our way

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Review: Classic rock icon delivers most visually stunning show of the year

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Editorial: No, California inmates should not be entitled to refuse to do chores in prison

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What to know about fracking, false claims and other climate issues mentioned during the debate

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An Ohio city reshaped by Haitian immigrants lands in an unwelcome spotlight

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For Harris and Trump, facial expressions did much of the talking during presidential debate

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Magid: Pixel Watch 3 is a good choice for Android users

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7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend

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Disneyland's new Avatar land and 7 things you need to know

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Beacon, the beloved therapy dog of USA Gymnastics, is recovering from an unknown illness

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The Good Salad restaurant is coming to Campbell

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5 great restaurants where you can grab a bite before or after the Cal game

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Harvest underway at West Valley vineyards

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Quick Cook: This colorful purple sweet potato ginger dip is a winner

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Editorial: California's Prop. 4 favors politics over sound policy. Vote no.

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Opinion: California's bird flu poses existential threat in nation's largest dairy state

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Lopez: They blame Democrats for all of California's problems. But GOP is MIA

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Letters: Measure DD | Smoke, mirrors | Popular vote | Project 2025

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US household income increases for first time in 4 years

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In-N-Out breaks ground on its Tennessee office building

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Reports of elder fraud fell sharply in these three states. California isn't one of them

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EPA OKs California rule to slash pollution from warehouse-bound trucks

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Bay Area arts: 9 cool shows and concerts to catch this weekend

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Tyrese Gibson arrested for skipping child support payments

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Beyoncé opens up on 'extreme effort' to keep kids out of the public eye

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Three-bedroom home sells in San Jose for $2.1 million

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Single family residence sells in San Ramon for $1.6 million

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Sale closed in San Jose: $1.3 million for a three-bedroom home

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Best dog harnesses for comfort and control

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Best baby rockers for soothing and comforting your little one

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Kate Middleton's new eternity band sparks speculation

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Teen shot while looking for a place to take homecoming photographs

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TikTok creator, 33, dies after experiencing cardiac arrest as he finished Disneyland half marathon

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