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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to slow down for safety

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For people who live in cemeteries, the scariest thing may be the puns

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San Jose police officer fired after using Flock database to track cousin's domestic violence accuser

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State agrees to work with San Mateo County to return millions in vehicle license fees

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Woman arrested on suspicion of hate crimes after San Jose confrontation captured in viral video

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Former Synopsys CEO makes game-changing gift to Levitt Pavilion effort

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Kurtenbach: 49ers DC Raheem Morris stole the Rams' secret sauce and broke Sean McVay

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New list of longest-running cars puts iconic darling at the bottom

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Bellarmine's resurgence continues with victory over another storied CCS program

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Bay Area high school football roundup 2026: Best of Week 3 action

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How did 49ers' offensive line shut down Myles Garrett in Rams debut?

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What to know before Cal kicks off in its ACC opener at Syracuse

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Dear Abby: I want to know how my friend died. My letter to his widow was returned.

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Milpitas woman killed 2 of her friends the same day, one in hit-and-run, police say

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Harriette Cole: Hey, Mr. Work Van, this is why there's no second date

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Rover left my dog unattended for 17 hours, and now refuses to pay the vet bill

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El Niño: Why chances are increasing for lots of rain this winter in the Bay Area and across California

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Dolly Parton paid for her longtime driver's gender-affirming care: She was 'a very nice lady'

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Asking Eric: I inherited a house, and I made a big mistake with my sister

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Kurtenbach: The 49ers exposed the sleepy Rams' hubris in brutal Melbourne thrashing

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Harriette Cole: Our date went great. Then I found out where he lives.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain unveils first-of-its-kind coaster for 2027

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In Case You Missed It

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California survived the hottest August on record without needing Flex Alerts. Here's why

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Inflation eases in Bay Area, but gasoline prices climb higher

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Man arrested on suspicion of negligently starting Foster City condo fire will not face criminal charges

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Teen suffers life-threatening injuries in Union City crash

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'Literally our defense': Key witness' past debated ahead of former Oakland mayor's corruption trial

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Pedestrian killed, suspect arrested in San Jose hit-and-run

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Fremont, Union City scrap $2.6 million ProPhoenix police dispatch system

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Tears flow after St. Ignatius completes thrilling comeback at Acalanes

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Los Gatos falls to Clovis as community honors sacrifice of Mark Bingham, Todd Beamer with pregame flyover

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California's big plays helps end Santa Teresa's long regular season win streak

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High school football 2026: Week 3 scores, Saturday's schedule

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Restaurants, shops, data center proposed for downtown San Jose building

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What $1.1 million can buy you in California: 80-acre town of Bridgeville

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Nearly 100-year-old El Campanil Theatre in Antioch faces sale to church

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Fremont Marriott acquired for more than $50 million

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Bay Area native's film shows how surfboards made from trash became catalyst for change

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A photographer who shot the towers fall on 9/11 struggles to unravel the meaning of resilience

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Watch: 9/11 remembrance ceremony: 25 years later

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Mark Bingham's rugby legacy went global. Twenty-five years after 9/11, the fight for acceptance continues

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Photos: At Filoli, fashion becomes a floral fantasy

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Photos: Humpback whales put on a show off Sonoma Coast

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SF Giants complete epic eighth inning rally to sweep Cardinals

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Andy's Pet Shop - and its iconic sign - ready for a rebirth in San Jose

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Review: 14th-century revolt echoes contemporary malaise in 'The Uprising'

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California's best low-alcohol wines are made in the vineyard

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New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including foldable model

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Filipino-American kickboxing gym celebrates 20 years in the Bay Area

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New Thai protein-maxxing eatery now open in Palo Alto

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Bay Area cities get new Chipotle restaurants including drive-thru 'Chipotlane'

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Snoopy and the Great Pumpkin star in Starbucks' Halloween collection

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6 RECIPES FOR MAKING THE MOST OF A FALL FRUIT BOUNTY

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Harriette Cole: I told myself I'd never drink, but now I'm loving the club scene

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Miss Manners: I cried in her bathroom because of the inexplicable snub

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Dear Abby: My irresponsible in-laws are making my life miserable

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What to know before San Jose State's home opener vs. Cal Poly

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SF Giants' streak ends with loss to Padres

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De La Salle's dual-threat Loftin shines in rout of St. Francis

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Report: 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan signed a contract extension during offseason

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Horoscopes September 12, 2026: Jennifer Hudson, move forward with an open mind

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Word Game: September 12, 2026

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Today in History: September 12, anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko dies in police custody

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Inaugural San Jose Book Festival set for Saturday

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Taves: California's Legislature just took on monopolies. Your turn, Gov. Newsom. Sign the COMPETE Act.

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Ellenberg: Vote 'no.' Prop. 43 gives 34% of voters the power to defeat 66%.

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Grimes: Vote 'no.' Prop. 45 isn't pro-affordability. It's a ruse handing shortcuts to polluters disguised as relief.

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Capitolo: Vote 'yes.' Prop. 45 changes construction timelines, not our standards

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US 2026 budget gap hits $1.97 trillion with month left to go

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Users in Houthi-held Yemen tried to develop advanced weapons with AI, Anthropic says

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The Houthi advance in Yemen raises concerns about a key shipping choke point

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UC scientists develop tool to predict future earthquake sites

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GOP and Democratic officials in Nashville unite over renaming airport for Dolly Parton

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Gayle King seems stunned to learn Black man was Clancy jury's sole holdout

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Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson gets 5 years in prison for dogfighting ring

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Aaron Rodgers blasts ex Shailene Woodley for ruining their relationship

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Trump's teasing is the price Paxton had to pay to use Republican midterm convention to raise money

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Analysis: Trump's solution to Republicans' midterm troubles is more Trump

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Congressional map changes triggered frustration more than confusion for some Missouri voters

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Justice Department directs states to hold on to 2024 election records as it seeks their voter data

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Letters: The ultra-rich are driving state's affordability crisis

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'We were there as Americans': San Jose marks 25 years since Sept. 11 attacks

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Inman Down Under: Inside the 49ers' locker room after successful business trip to Australia

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Only one-third of California businesses survive 10 years. That's typical.

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Conservative group files federal civil rights complaint against East Bay school district

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'Literally our defense': Key witness' past debated ahead of former Oakland mayor's corruption trial

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Three-bedroom house in Palo Alto goes for $4.5 million

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Death toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 35 as more bodies are recovered

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Best display case for Funko Pop

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The best dog and cat diuretics to keep your pet healthy

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