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Supervisor pushes to keep S.F. community ambassadors on the job As Mayor Breed works to close San Francisco's budget deficit, one of her proposals to cut the community ambassador program is getting a lot of pushback. 10H ago

Suspect arrested following shooting in San Mateo neighborhood Thursday evening Police arrested a shooting suspect after one person was injured by gunfire Thursday afternoon in San Mateo. 13H ago

San Francisco drug crackdown in Tenderloin producing results San Francisco is shifting its strategy in the crackdown on open air drug markets in the Tenderloin. 15H ago

Researchers create 3D map of Alcatraz to monitor erosion, track effects of climate change Rising sea levels are threatening iconic Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, and now a groundbreaking endeavor is helping scientists develop strategies to protect it. 2H ago

Alcatraz Island climate researchers have haunting experience staying in prison cells A team of climate researchers spent some spooky nights sleeping in the prison cells that housed some of the nation's most notorious criminals. 2H ago

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Beloved Palo Alto eatery Mike's Diner Bar set to close Sunday Mike's Diner Bar, a fixture in the Palo Alto community, is set to close its doors for good, marking the end of an era. 1H ago

Suspects jailed in Sunnyvale jewelry store robbery following police chase Five suspects were arrested Wednesday following a smash-and-grab robbery at a Sunnyvale jewelry store involving nearly two dozen suspects. 10H ago

Suspect arrested after standoff with San Jose police at residence An individual was arrested at their residence late Thursday morning after an hour-long standoff with police in San Jose. 19H ago

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Sausalito police arrest man over series of fires Wednesday Sausalito officers arrested a man accused of starting fires in the city on Wednesday. 11H ago

Police arrest eight juveniles in alleged gang attacks Santa Rosa police arrested at least eight juveniles the past few weeks they believe committed gang-related attacks in the downtown area. 14H ago

Fugitive arrested for allegedly scamming elderly man in Petaluma for over $4,000 Petaluma officers arrested a fugitive suspected of taking advantage of an elderly person and robbing him of several thousand dollars, police said Wednesday. Jun 13

2 Santa Rosa teens arrested after on-campus assault, robbery of fellow student Police in Santa Rosa on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrest of two teenagers suspected in the gang-related assault and robbery of a fellow student at Elsie Allen High School last Friday. Jun 11

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Carlos Correa slugs 2-run homer as Twins beat A's The Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2 on Thursday night. 12H ago

San Jose Sharks promote Ryan Warsofsky as new head coach The San Jose Sharks have promoted Ryan Warsofsky to become the team's new head coach after two years as an assistant under the recently fired David Quinn. Jun 13

Oakland Ballers pitcher Elijah Pleasants signed by San Francisco Giants The Oakland Ballers will have one of their players, pitcher Elijah Pleasants, join the San Francisco Giants organization after the big league team purchased his contract. Jun 12

Slater leads San Francisco Giants to 5-3 victory over the Houston Astros Austin Slater had three hits and drove in two runs to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Astros 5-3. Jun 12

Golden State Warriors pay homage to NBA great Jerry West The Golden State Warriors paid tribute to legendary NBA player, coach and executive Jerry West Wednesday after news of his death at age 86 broke. Jun 12

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Sausalito police arrest man over series of fires Wednesday Sausalito officers arrested a man accused of starting fires in the city on Wednesday. 11H ago

Suspect arrested following shooting in San Mateo neighborhood Thursday evening Police arrested a shooting suspect after one person was injured by gunfire Thursday afternoon in San Mateo. 13H ago

Police arrest eight juveniles in alleged gang attacks Santa Rosa police arrested at least eight juveniles the past few weeks they believe committed gang-related attacks in the downtown area. 14H ago

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San Mateo tech company helps local businesses and workers with perk A tech company in San Mateo is making a focused effort to help the downtown area it calls home with a unique perk that gives both businesses and employees a boost. 14H ago

Tesla shareholders approve $46 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk The payout would be the biggest compensation package in U.S. corporate history. Is the billionaire and Tesla founder worth the money? 1H ago

Elon Musk drops lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI before scheduled hearing Without any explanation, Elon Musk on Tuesday abruptly dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI, just a day before a scheduled hearing on the case. Jun 12

Commuters open to autonomous bus shuttles, but some worry about the human cost Autonomous vehicles could change how people commute, but some think the technology and approach needs improvement. Jun 11

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes appeals fraud conviction A panel of federal judges spent two hours on Tuesday wrestling with a series of legal issues raised in an attempt to overturn a fraud conviction that sent Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes to prison after a meteoric rise to Silicon Valley stardom. Jun 11

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Stanford program helping address marginalization of LGBTQ+ health needs LGBTQ+ individuals experience discrimination and minority stress that may lead to elevated cancer risk, according to the latest study by the American Cancer Society. Jun 11

FDA warning about paralytic shellfish poisoning. Here's what to know. Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins. Jun 10

FDA rolls back Juul marketing ban, reopening possibility of authorization The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban. Jun 6

Some veggie puffs contain high levels of lead, Consumer Reports says Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in two popular brands of veggie puff snacks, while another brand fared better. Jun 5

FDA panel votes against MDMA for PTSD, setting up hurdle to approval FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application. Jun 4

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California Senate approves ban on transgender notification policies in schools The California Senate has approved a bill that would ban school districts from requiring teachers to notify parents if their child asks to go by a new pronoun at school. 16H ago

Candidates face off at first San Francisco mayoral debate Five candidates at the first San Francisco mayoral debate on Wednesday sparred and shared their plans to address the city's most pressing issues ahead of the November election. Jun 13

Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill, rejecting challenge The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a challenge targeting the availability of a widely used abortion pill, preserving access to the drug. 17H ago

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SF program supports transgender entrepreneurs Being an entrepreneur isn't easy. Add being transgender, or gender non-confirming into the equation, and it can become a lot harder. 13H ago

SF author responds to Missouri politician burning his book San Francisco author and co-owner of the city's iconic club known as The Stud, Marke Bieschke also has the dubious honor of seeing one of his books torched by a political candidate with flame-thrower on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter. Jun 7

Newsom promotes "Freedom to Marry" ballot initiative in San Francisco Ryan Yamamoto reports on Gov. Newsom speaking at a San Francisco event to promote a ballot initiative that would enshrine the right to marry for all couples. Jun 7 01:00

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R.E.M. gets candid in rare sitdown interview Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee R.E.M. sits down with "CBS Mornings" for a rare interview in Georgia, where they talk about their iconic careers, the band's amicable breakup and their lifelong friendship. 4H ago

Cheech and Chong's cannabis company registers to hire lobbyist in California Are Hollywood's most famous stoners making a power play at the California State Capitol? Jun 12

Sony Pictures buys dine-in movie theater chain Alamo Drafthouse Alamo Drafthouse, which emerged from the pandemic after filing for bankruptcy, will see its 35 theaters remain open under Sony Pictures deal. Jun 12

The Chapel hosts all-star tribute to San Francisco rock legend Skip Spence A group of talented local players from such notable bands as Sonic Youth, Mudhoney, the Sun Ra Arkestra, Howlin Rain, Vetiver, Flamin' Groovies and more gather to pay tribute to San Francisco psychedelic rock icon Skip Spence at the Chapel Saturday night. 23H ago

Bay Area percussion great and Prince collaborator Sheila E. turned away at Paisley Park Onetime Prince collaborator Sheila E. thought she'd be welcome if she showed up unannounced to record some video at Paisley Park where the Grammy-nominated percussionist once worked with her mentor and one-time fiancée. She was wrong. Jun 10

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Marin County woman helps young adults who age out of foster care by decorating homes Being in the foster care system can be tough for children, and it often doesn't become easier once they age out. But there are people trying to help them succeed. May 29

Mill Valley resident brings people together through his heartfelt art projects A Mill Valley man known for his public art projects that bring his neighbors together is being honored for providing gifts to his community. May 22

San Francisco maker nonprofit Humanmade working to bounce back from fire A first-of-its-kind San Francisco program that trains the next generation of makers is closed temporarily because of a fire, but Its founder is working to safely reopen as soon as possible. May 15

Teaching about ocean history, preservation a decades-long mission for Pacifica educator A Pacifica woman is being recognized for leading an annual ocean education program at a coastal school for over 30 years. May 8

Japantown rebounds with help from San Francisco native's community district A San Francisco native is helping keep alive the city's historic Japantown, one of only three left in the U.S. May 1

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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

Santa Rosa college graduate multi-tasking her way to a master's degree, law school When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments. Oct 5, 2023

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