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Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman indicted on felony criminal mischief charge

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'Now the healing can begin': Plaintiffs react as jury orders Dominic Foppoli to pay $2 million in punitive damages

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Dispute erupts between Alameda County judge, probation office over assistance program

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Amy Poehler makes tough guy Robert De Niro weep on 'Good Hang' podcast

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Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband Patrick to appear on '60 Minutes'

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New tire efficiency rules could save drivers $1 billion a year

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Scenes from a colonial resurrection: First-person interpretations of history draw America 250 crowds

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Ben Shapiro, conservative pundit, gets death threats from Kansas man, who is arrested

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Feds sue San Jose, claiming that $1,600 firearm license fee is unconstitutional

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Trump administration sues California, Virginia over new gun laws

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Convicted Fremont Bomber set for parole hearing after 27 years in prison

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As ICE crackdown fears rise, San Jose becomes first Bay Area city to halt new private detention facilities

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San Jose says unsheltered homelessness fell 30%. The county hasn't seen its model

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49ers broadcaster Greg Papa hospitalized with heart failure, per report

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California newsrooms await grants, Newsom's decision on tax credits

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Newsom signs 'Leno's Law,' easing smog checks for some classic cars

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Travis Kelce among victims of a $31 million Ponzi scheme

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Lightning sparked 4,100-acre Lucas Fire that destroyed 3 structures, Cal Fire says

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Mark Zuckerberg has an AI empire to build. Meet the adviser who handles the details

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Harriette Cole: My pet-sitting calamity ended in a $7,000 bill

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Miss Manners: Her baby shower was a surprise, and not a good one

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Dear Abby: My boyfriend's coddling of his son is looking like a deal-breaker

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'I lied to you': Danville financial adviser, 78, gets 9 years in prison for running decades-long Ponzi scheme

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Asking Eric: So he went to rehab. That doesn't make him a good person.

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Harriette Cole: After the party ambush, my boyfriend says he needs to ponder our future

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49ERS' TURN FLIGHT HOME INTO A DREAMLINER, NOW WIDE-EYED FOR HOME OPENER

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Historic Bay Area music venue is set to close at the end of next month

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Mountain View's Century 16 theaters are closing next week - for now

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Former East Bay cop accused of accepting $1,000 bribe and sexual services admitted into mental health diversion

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Page: Per capita cost of policing is more than many cities can afford

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Bay Area cop was banned from police work in California but hired in Hawaii

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Bay Area rapper AB Milli sentenced to 13 years for pimping, robbery, assault

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Bay Area News Group high school football predictions: Week 4, 2026

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High school football rankings Week 4, 2026: Bay Area News Group Top 25

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Polls closed: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week

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Polls closed: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

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Homelessness nonprofit buys money-troubled Oakland hotel

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Construction to start next year on affordable homes project near Tamien Station in San Jose

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Hundreds of homes to replace hundreds of BART parking spaces in West Oakland

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Menlo Park project at SRI campus adds hundreds of homes, trims office plans

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Culture and tradition on display at 216th anniversary of Mexican Independence Day

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Top 5 moments from Emmys 2026: Taylor Swift, the 'Buffy' reunion and more

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Emmys 2026: See the stars' best red carpet fashion looks and trends

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Photos: It's all about the climb at Castle Rock State Park

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Photos: Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Madonna and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87

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Digging for the truth: Founder disputes allegations against Miranda's Rescue, sheriff says he's lying

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Two Sonoma County campsites named among best in the US

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Crews focus on interior of Lucas Fire as red flag warning is lifted in Lake County

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Bay Area Japanese Americans see WWII echoes in Trump's immigration crackdown

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Flyover honoring 9/11 heroes Beamer, Bingham highlights Los Gatos' Friday night

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

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Try these 3 cocktails inspired by Mexican history

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Fire-grilled skewer restaurant takes over Sushi Confidential spot at San Pedro Square

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The 'slow economic recovery of Oakland' blamed for this restaurant's planned closure

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All the deals, freebies and menus for San Ramon's restaurant week

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Asking Eric: I'm worried about the change in my husband's workplace parties

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Harriette Cole: I was told that leaving work at 5 could cost me a promotion

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Miss Manners: My husband calls service workers 'my brother.' Should I make him stop?

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Dear Abby: The daughter-in-law's brazen scheme has destroyed my marriage

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Earthquakes can solidify sudden upward turn with win over rival LAFC at Levi's Stadium

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Los Angeles Queens rally past San Francisco Firebells, win Game 1 of championship series

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Valkyries still without key players as they prepare for return to WNBA regular season

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Word Game: September 17, 2026

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Horoscopes September 17, 2026: Patrick Mahomes, put your differences and emotions aside

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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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Barabak: California's recall system is a mess. Voters can do something about it.

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Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low

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US futures climb after Fed takes a hawkish turn on inflation

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Trade schools see enrollment bumps as students worry about AI, job security in white-collar work

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Princess Diana's brother reveals Charles' 'contempt' for her, hopes she'd be forgotten

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AOC accuses Robert Kraft of trying to censor Macklemore's free speech at Ed Sheeran concerts

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Lena Dunham welcomes first child with husband Luis Felber

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New Order keyboardist Gillian Gilbert reveals cancer diagnosis

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Westly: Vote 'yes' on Prop. 41 to ensure real accountability for every tax dollar spent

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Texas Democrats see opportunity in potential GOP-drawn 'dummymander'

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Kamala Harris is to campaign in Michigan with Abdul El-Sayed

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Trump-aligned groups are pouring money into the midterm races

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Letters: Nuclear power is a more reliable option than solar

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Ryan Reaves, the 'ultimate team guy' with the Sharks, announces retirement

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Macklin Celebini, Will Smith questions among many Sharks face during camp

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San Jose Giants keep season and Cal League title hopes alive with no-hitter

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Carney embraces EU associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe

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Florida woman pleads guilty to defrauding fund for Jeffrey Epstein victims

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