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Strong earthquake jolts Bay Area in early morning hours

An earthquake shook the Bay Area on Thursday morning. LATEST April 2, 8:52 a.m. The U.S. Geological Survey downgraded a major temblor that shook the...

02.04.2026 10

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4 dead, 2 injured after SUV crashes, catches fire on Calif. road

Claribel Road in Oakdale, Calif. This story originally appeared on KCRA. OAKDALE, Calif. — Two children and two adults were killed after a vehicle...

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1855 sketch that launched Yosemite to stardom back in the public eye

Conservator Heather Wanser prepares an early drawing of Yosemite by Thomas Ayres for display, February 27, 2026.  A sketch that once circulated the...

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Bay Area retail legend, matriarch of Fry’s Electronics family dies

Alice Jean Fry, a Bay Area retail legend and matriarch of the Fry’s Electronics family, has died at age 94, her family announced. Fry passed away at...

02.03.2026 8

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US citizens urged to shelter in place as flights canceled in Puerto Vallarta

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Calif. mental health advocate killed by her husband, officials say

Weitchpec, California A mental health advocate was killed by her husband in an apparent murder-suicide earlier this month in Humboldt County,...

16.02.2026 40

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This hike above two tunnels ends with a perfect panorama of the SF Bay Area

20.01.2026 20

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Just-opened Palo Alto breakfast sandwich spot has a genius new business model

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SFO worker dies while towing cargo pallet Sunday night

20.01.2026 30

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A public auction is about to offload nearly 1,000 California properties

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Judge throws out the case to stop Bay Area city's sixth Costco

20.01.2026 40

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ABC7 reporter, a fixture on Bay Area TV news, dies at 78

20.01.2026 30

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'Bay Area Backroads' host dies at 80

16.01.2026 10

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Chain supermarket on the way to Tahoe to close prominent store

16.01.2026 10

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PG&E told fire crews they didn't need help shortly before Hayward home exploded

16.01.2026 10

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Trump admin strips key science data from America's national parks

16.01.2026 10

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The dark, fascinating life of Christian McCaffrey’s grandfather

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Fire at Swiss Alpine resort bar during NYE celebration leaves dozens feared dead

01.01.2026 20

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Here's how much your PG&E bill will go down on Jan. 1

01.01.2026 10

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What San Francisco looked like 100 years ago

01.01.2026 20

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I've stayed at the worst cheap hotels on the Strip. I finally found the best.

31.12.2025 30

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Quadruple shooting at Bay Area business leaves multiple wounded, hospitalized

26.12.2025 10

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'It is ridiculous': The Island of Hawaii's new name receives mixed reaction

26.12.2025 10

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Parking is hellish at a Bay Area plaza. Restauranteurs say it's killing business

26.12.2025 10

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The NFL is so ass the 49ers might win the Super Bowl

26.12.2025 10

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Murder in the skies: How an ex-Olympian crashed a full flight to SFO

26.12.2025 10

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Lengthy interview with Trump's chief of staff sends White House into damage control

17.12.2025 10

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Staff at Bay Area market died of carbon monoxide exposure, lawsuit says

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Beachfront hotel to expand on Central Coast despite worker opposition

17.12.2025 10

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Caesars Palace was the king of Vegas. Now it's full of shocking fees.

17.12.2025 10

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Manager at Tahoe ski resort dies suddenly, leaves behind newborn and 4-year-old

03.12.2025 20

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Bay Area city emerges as the nation's most expensive for renters

03.12.2025 10

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LA Clippers cut former star in shocking late-night move

03.12.2025 10

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'Not for the weak of heart': Harsh new realities for Calif. Christmas tree farms

03.12.2025 10

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The last great restaurant deal in Las Vegas is this $9.99 sit-down meal

03.12.2025 10

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Man swept over a mile in raging floodwaters as storms batter California

18.11.2025 10

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Bay Area man who tried to cut flight’s engines midair sentenced to no prison time

18.11.2025 20

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After 49ers blow them out, ex-NFL star accuses Cardinals of point-shaving

18.11.2025 10

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Hawaii visitor dies after unprovoked assault in Waikiki, police say

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Map shows where 18 miles of toll lanes are coming to Bay Area highway

18.11.2025 10

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This stellar Bay Area bakery is hidden on a backcountry road

16.10.2025 30

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Jordon Hudson's boyfriend could hit college football rock bottom at Cal

16.10.2025 10

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No one's policing Yellowstone bear jams during the shutdown

16.10.2025 10

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Dodgers pitcher credits SF Giants star for his strong playoff outings

16.10.2025 9

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More details released about 2 new hotel towers headed to Vegas Strip

16.10.2025 10

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That's a wrap for Fleet Week 2025. Here are the event's best photos.

13.10.2025 20

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High schoolers photograph rare coyote in Bay Area park

13.10.2025 30

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49ers, Christian McCaffrey finally broke a season-long offensive drought

13.10.2025 10

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49ers coach, star receiver reportedly separated in sideline shouting match

13.10.2025 10

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The best DJ alive comes to San Francisco

13.10.2025 10

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