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In wake of drownings, lifeguard explains what to do if you're swept out to sea

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The I-5 stop serving legendary barbecue that even locals don't know about

28.11.2025 20

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Missing Calif. man 'likely dragged' away by wildlife after medical emergency

19.11.2025 10

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SF Giants prospect severely injured in horrific car crash

19.11.2025 8

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Man accused of killing coach John Beam appears in court handcuffed behind glass

19.11.2025 9

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High-speed crash lodges truck in wall of SF hotel, leaves two injured

High-speed crash lodges truck in wall of SF hotel, leaves two injured
19.11.2025 10

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Wealthy Calif. town moves to permanently ban pickleball

Wealthy Calif. town moves to permanently ban pickleball
19.11.2025 80

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An iconic SF restaurant roared back to life this year. It's already expanding.

An iconic SF restaurant roared back to life this year. It's already expanding.
15.11.2025 20

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SF restaurant dating back to 1860s to reopen after nearly 25-year hiatus

15.11.2025 20

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Storm slams Southern California as record-breaking rain possible this weekend

15.11.2025 10

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Trump admin ends policy requiring cash payouts for flight delays, cancellations

15.11.2025 30

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Calif. mega casino, built to take down Vegas, opens its doors to expectant throng

Calif. mega casino, built to take down Vegas, opens its doors to expectant throng
15.11.2025 30

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A Calif. town found a mistake on its official seal. Changing it brings tears.

08.11.2025 10

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Tahoe ski resort postpones opening after promising to kick off this weekend   

07.11.2025 30

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SF Giants legend Bruce Bochy reportedly close returning to organization

07.11.2025 10

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Nancy Pelosi retirement clears path for new generation of Calif. Democrats

07.11.2025 20

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Hundreds of thousands of tech workers are in trouble, new report shows

07.11.2025 40

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Burned by LA, three all-star chefs brought Michelin to small-town California

07.11.2025 20

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There's an easy way to avoid Disneyland parking fees — if you have the time

31.10.2025 3

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Award-winning SF magazine goes all in on '80s and '90s nostalgia

31.10.2025 5

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A stomach-turning weekend aboard California's luxurious eyesore

31.10.2025 2

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How Warriors' Steph Curry gets around a California liquor law in his new bar

31.10.2025 10

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Why an entire Calif. town is standing up against the high-speed rail

31.10.2025 2

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Deep in LA suburbia, a quiet road where gravity doesn't seem to matter

29.10.2025 2

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Reported assault of child in Golden Gate Park sparks immediate change

29.10.2025 2

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AI chipmaker Nvidia is the first $5 trillion company

29.10.2025 1

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Children's books once again at center of MAGA-led fury in Calif. beach town

29.10.2025 3

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After threatening to leave, Monaco billionaire set to break ground in Carmel

29.10.2025 1

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National Park Service has missed out on $25 million

25.10.2025 40

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Cruise ships are seeing a record year for outbreaks

25.10.2025 8

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A beloved nonstop route from SFO is making a comeback

25.10.2025 3

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The Calif. couple who brought a rare desert cave to the masses

25.10.2025 7

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The restoration of the last Woolworth's lunch counter in America

25.10.2025 10

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'Surreal': Rare albino creature spotted in the Bay Area

18.10.2025 3

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'Shameless': Utah senator revives crusade against public lands

18.10.2025 20

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Not far from I-40, a Calif. desert hike 18 million years in the making

18.10.2025 10

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Southwest begins flying its first 737 MAX with new cabin design

18.10.2025 9

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The California college campus that went all in on a giant blue pyramid

18.10.2025 7

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The Calif. town where this '90s cult classic was shot will forever be infested with fans

18.10.2025 7

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'Heartbreaking': Once thriving Calif. downtown is on the brink

Downtown San Luis Obispo is emptying out. And over the past several weeks, the exodus of businesses, years in the making, has only accelerated. ...

11.10.2025 6

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California is about to get a massive new casino that rivals Vegas' best

04.10.2025 4

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Kyle Shanahan's first challenge of the year saves 49ers star's incredible play

15.09.2025 7

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San Francisco chef suspected of robbing 3 banks in a day

15.09.2025 20

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'Clueless' actor revisits the film's legacy 30 years later in SF

15.09.2025 20

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'Very bad': A tumultuous week of weather is in store for the Bay Area

15.09.2025 10

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Neighbors threaten to sue increasingly popular regional Calif. airport

15.09.2025 30

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Low-cost airline to depart Bay Area in October

05.09.2025 5

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North Face athlete found guilty for Grand Teton shortcut

05.09.2025 10

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Burning Man attendee faces $50K bill after being hit by Cybertruck driver

05.09.2025 30

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Salesforce lays off more than 250 in San Francisco as CEO hypes up AI

05.09.2025 20

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