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Multiple cars vandalized along San Mateo street; suspect arrested A man who allegedly vandalized multiple cars along a block-long stretch in a San Mateo neighborhood was arrested, police said Tuesday. 7H ago

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Coldplay announces Stanford Stadium show in latest leg of long-running tour British band Coldplay announced Tuesday that they will play at Stanford Stadium in 2025, as part of a series of North American dates in their long-running "Music of the Spheres" world tour. 9H ago

Palo Alto residents finding creative ways to cool off during relentless heat wave Some people in Palo Alto finding ways to adapt, wearing summer sandals and sunglasses, pulling out an umbrella to shield themselves from the sun, and finding cool spaces. Oct 5

1 killed, child hospitalized in multiple road rage crashes near Santa Rosa, CHP says A woman was killed, while a child and a man are in the hospital in what is believed to be a road rage crash on Saturday in Santa Rosa, the California Highway Patrol said. Oct 6

49ers, fans prepare for scorching heat at Levi's Stadium in game vs. Cardinals The 49ers along with their fans are going to be sweating it out in their red and gold for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, with temperatures expected to be in the 90s at kickoff at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Oct 5

California vineyard owner says he was fined $120K for housing employee A California vineyard owner is suing Santa Clara County after officials fined him for allowing his longtime employee to live in an RV on his property for years. Oct 5

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Smoke from Novato landfill fire prompts air quality advisory A fire at a Novato landfill was billowing smoke across the area and prompted an advisory from air regulators. 12H ago

30K plants, 11 tons of processed cannabis seized in Mendocino Co. operations Authorities in Mendocino County on Monday announced details of a massive operation targeting illegal cannabis grows, saying that 30,000 plants were seized at more than a dozen sites last month. Oct 7

North Bay American Red Cross member in Georgia helping with Hurricane Helene's destruction John McMahon, who is from Solano County and a member of the American Red Cross North Bay Chapter, is working as a damage assessment manager in Georgia, sending teams out daily to survey and identify storm damage across 60 counties in the state. Oct 6

Arrest made in hit-and-run that injured elderly man, dog in Vacaville Police in Vacaville on Friday have arrested a man suspected of seriously injuring an elderly man and his dog during a hit-and-run earlier this week. Oct 5

Forward progress stopped, containment grows in Glenhaven Fire in Lake County Forward progress has been stopped and containment grows on the Glenhaven Fire burning north of Clear Lake in Lake County, officials said Saturday. Oct 5

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49ers have little time to dwell on latest collapse with Seahawks looming The short week means there will be little time spent going over all the mistakes from Sunday, but there were plenty. Oct 7

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao reveals amended $125M Coliseum deal The city and AASEG have signed an amended agreement for the city's half of the Coliseum site, increasing the total from $110 million to $125 million. Oct 7

49ers blow double-digit lead in 24-23 loss to division rival Cardinals This marked the second time this season that San Francisco (2-3) blew a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter to a division rival, having done it in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Rams. Oct 6

Cal loses heartbreaker as No. 8 Miami rallies for 39-38 victory Cam Ward threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Arroyo with 26 seconds left and No. 8 Miami roared back from a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat the Cal Bears 39-38. Oct 6

Stanford falls 31-7 to Virginia Tech, who ends two-game skid Kyron Drones passed for two touchdowns and ran for a third, and Virginia Tech bounced back from last week's final second heart-breaking loss to No. 7 Miami and beat Stanford 31-7 on Saturday. Oct 5

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TikTok sued by multiple states over app's impact on kids' health The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children. 7H ago

Defense in Momeni trial seeks to bar Bob Lee's ex-wife from court as jury selection begins With jury selection looming in the trial of Nima Momeni, his defense team is seeking to bar Bob Lee's ex-wife from court. Oct 7

Federal judge orders Google to open Android app store to competition A federal judge on Monday ordered Google to tear down the digital walls shielding its Android app store from competition as a punishment for maintaining an illegal monopoly that helped expand the company's internet empire. Oct 7

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UCSF cancer patients meet NASA astronauts, share stories of bravery At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital at Mission Bay, an extraordinary meeting of super heroes took place where the sky was the limit. Oct 5

2 dairy workers infected with bird flu in California's 1st human cases Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this year. Oct 5

Flu vaccine might be less effective this year, new CDC report suggests Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization. Oct 3

Questions surround effectiveness of increasingly popular Prenuvo full-body MRI scans A Bay Area start-up is behind a testing procedure endorsed by social media influencers like Kim Kardashian that that is rapidly gaining popularity, despite warnings from leading medical experts of possible negative consequences. Oct 2

FDA weighing approval of first new sunscreen ingredient in decades The FDA has until early 2026 to decide on the submission for a sunscreen ingredient branded as PARSOL Shield. Oct 2

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Investigation finds widespread discrimination against Calif. Section 8 tenants An undercover investigation found that California tenants who held Section 8 housing vouchers were refused rental contracts by more than 200 landlords, including major real estate firms. 7H ago

Supreme Court probes limits of ATF rule regulating ghost guns The rule issued by the Biden administration in 2022 seeks to subject unserialized ghost guns to the same requirements as commercially made firearms. 4H ago

Biden announces 10-year deadline to remove all lead pipes nationwide The EPA estimates that nine million homes in the U.S. have lead pipes. 9H ago

SF mayoral candidate Mark Farrell accused of violating campaign finance laws Willie Brown and two other former mayors of San Francisco, along with six additional former city officials, have filed a request for a criminal investigation into candidate for mayor Mark Farrell, citing campaign finance violations. Oct 7

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Transgender pastor fosters inclusive church The latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series, "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling" focuses on a Lutheran pastor who is trying to form an inclusive community by just being himself. Oct 3

Transgender asylum seekers find hope through SF LGBT Asylum Project Thousands of transgender individuals are seeking asylum in the United States, fleeing countries where being themselves can mean persecution or even violence. A Bay Area organization is making it possible for them to find safety and acceptance. Sep 30

Oakland Pride Parade and Festival expected to draw nearly 50,000 people This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival. Sep 6

San Francisco's Riot Party celebrates progress in fight for LGBT rights The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains. Aug 24

Oakland delegate to Democratic National Convention revels in possibility of Harris presidency Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports. Aug 21 02:51

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Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother and Grammy winner, dies at age 91 Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin. Oct 7

Kathy Bates shocked to learn she did thank her mother in her Oscar speech Academy Award-winner Kathy Bates was certain she had neglected to mention her mom when she accepted the Oscar for "Misery" 33 years ago – until "Sunday Morning" showed her video proof. Oct 7

Riley Keough recalls Lisa Marie Presley intuition the morning Elvis died "An Oprah Special: The Presleys - Elvis, Lisa Marie, and Riley" will premiere on CBS on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and will be available for streaming on Paramount+. Oct 7

Mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs defends son in statement The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs released a statement Sunday defending her son against the federal charges and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct he is currently facing. Oct 6

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Leader of Swords to Plowshares has been caring for fellow military vets for decades For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans. Oct 2

"Gorgeous Granny" teaches the love of reading to Pleasanton schoolchildren A beloved 88-year-old volunteer shows there's power in reading to children and her giving ways are an example for all ages. Sep 25

San Jose woman reflects on career leading nation's first nonprofit milk bank At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she's given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation's oldest nonprofit milk bank, Mothers' Milk Bank. Sep 24

San Mateo woman wins fight to reopen aquatic therapy center The only therapeutic pool of its kind on the Peninsula is back open again, thanks in large part to one local woman who dived in to save it. Sep 4

Burlingame store owner has been a longtime pillar of the Broadway business district A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem. Aug 28

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East Bay man's bicycle hobby turns into vehicle to help struggling teens excel A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life. Oct 4

North Bay college student charts new life path with support of tight-knit family For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family. Oct 4

Student emerges from family tragedy to juggles Cal studies with home 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. Oct 4

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

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