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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. 11H ago

SFPD says video shows suspect pointing gun at officer before fatal shooting Police in San Francisco on Wednesday released additional surveillance and body camera video related to an officer-involved shooting that killed an armed suspect ten days ago. 13H ago

Targeted SF homeless encampment sweep focuses on troubled Tenderloin street Targeted sweeps of homeless encampments took place across San Francisco on Wednesday, with some activity focused on Willow Street in the Tenderloin. 15H ago

SF's "aggressive" new encampment sweeping policy sees mixed reception San Francisco is beginning to crack down on enforcing its policies of clearing homeless encampments and clearing sidewalks those encampments once stood. 2H ago

Convicted burglar charged in string of SF hot prowl burglaries in San Francisco A San Francisco man is under arrest and has been charged with multiple burglaries allegedly committed while he was awaiting sentencing in another burglary case, prosecutors said. 3H ago

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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

Republican VP candidate JD Vance visits Bay Area for Silicon Valley fundraiser Ohio senator and author of "Hillbilly Elegy" JD Vance returned to the Bay Area for a campaign fundraiser Monday, this time as the VP pick for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Jul 30

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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. 15H ago

Theft suspects caught on camera featured in Santa Rosa police social media posts A group of theft suspects caught on surveillance cameras at various locations in Santa Rosa have been featured in images posted on the Santa Rosa Police Department's social media accounts. 22H ago

Overnight fire at Novato homeless encampment believed to be arson An early morning fire Tuesday at least partially destroyed a temporary encampment at Lee Gerner Park in Novato. Jul 30

Woman critically injured in accident involving Calistoga police vehicle CHP in Napa County are investigating a pedestrian accident Monday evening involving a Calistoga police SUV that critically injured a woman, authorities said. Jul 30

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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. 4H ago

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. 4H ago

Sears pitches 7 shutout innings; A's hit 4 homers in 5-2 win over Giants JP Sears pitched seven shutout innings and the Oakland Athletics hit four home runs in a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. Jul 30

Oakland mayor details terms of city's deal to sell its share of the Coliseum Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao touted her deal to sell the city's share of the Oakland Coliseum Tuesday morning. Jul 30

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Santa Cruz woman arrested as suspect in death of her 1-year-old child Santa Cruz police said a 38-year-old woman was arrested as a suspect in the death of her 1-year-old child. 15H ago

14 arrested, 10 rescued including teen at Comic-Con human trafficking sting Investigators arrested 14 people and rescued 10 victims during a human trafficking sting at the Comic-Con Convention held in San Diego, California in July. 20H ago

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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. 19H ago

Trusting Google to deliver best search results can hurt your wallet, study finds Google search showed users financial products that could cost them $1,000 more than others. Jul 30

Meta settles privacy lawsuit with Texas over facial recognition for $1.4B San Francisco Bay Area tech giant Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over allegations that the company used biometric data of users without their permission. Jul 30

Computer foundation of modern life is pocked with digital land mines Modern society seems to be perched on a digital foundation too fragile to withstand software malfunctions, be they accidental or malicious. Jul 27

California reps urge Meta against cutting analysis service Alongside 16 other members of Congress, U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, raised concerns about social media giant Meta's plans to cut CrowdTangle, a service used to monitor trends on Facebook and Instagram. Jul 26

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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. 20H ago

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. 22H ago

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

More cinnamon recalled after tests find elevated levels of lead Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice. 3H ago

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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. updated 4M 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. 2H ago

DNC kicks off virtual roll call vote to formally nominate Kamala Harris The Democratic Party began the formal vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday. updated 15M 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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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. 1H ago

All-star ska orchestra brings big sound to the Chapel in San Francisco LA-based ensemble Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra brings its compelling mix of jazz and uptempo Jamaican sounds to the Chapel Saturday night with a special guest, powerhouse local vocalist Karina Denike. 3H ago

Tuneful San Francisco garage-punks the Seagulls play the Kilowatt Fronted by British punk veteran Jon Brooder, San Francisco garage-rock band the Seagulls headlines the Kilowatt in the Mission District Sunday night. 2H ago

Guitarist for heavy music mavericks the Melvins brings duo tour to the Chapel Melvins co-founder and guitarist Buzz Osborne brings his current duo tour with bassist Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Fantomas) to the Chapel in San Francisco Tuesday night. Jul 30

Bay Area turntable wizard headlines rare solo show at Great American Virtuoso scratch master DJ Qbert plays a rare hometown show Thursday when he headlines the Great American Music Hall. Jul 29

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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. 17H ago

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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