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California AG Rob Bonta has asked FIFA for records after reports that ticket categories and stadium maps changed post‑sale, leaving some buyers with lower‑designated seats. The AG set a May 29 deadline for FIFA to respond.
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Archer says it closed FAA Phase 3 for its Midnight eVTOL while reporting a $217.7M Q1 loss. The company is pressing toward Phase 4 and prepping LA operations for LA28.
Caltrans is weighing 100–140 mph buses on dedicated freeway lanes that could cut SF–LA trips toward three hours, but safety and big station costs remain major hurdles.
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Gusty offshore winds return Friday, with gale warnings offshore and elevated fire-weather risk inland.
Morning fog clears to sun with inland highs near 80°F. Gusty winds and elevated fire weather return Friday into the weekend.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A juvenile was taken to a hospital in life‑threatening condition after emergency crews responded to the 1200 block of Lancelot Lane in San Jose. Authorities are investigating.
Bay to Breakers returns Sunday, May 17, and will close major streets from the Embarcadero to Ocean Beach. Expect early BART and Caltrain runs plus wide Muni reroutes that morning.
San Jose’s proposed budget trims immigrant defense funding from $1M to $500K, alarming advocates who say a 24/7 hotline and attorneys could be stretched thin. Council hearings are set for mid‑June.
A Santa Rosa woman was arrested after allegedly handing a teller a threatening note and taking cash from a Chase Bank on Sonoma Avenue. She was found at the Montgomery Village Post Office and booked into Sonoma County Jail.
Detectives inspected four suspected illegal massage businesses across San José last Thursday and connected people at the sites with support services. Code enforcement will follow up.
Butte County will mail two color‑coded ballot packets for June 2: a special primary to fill the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa's seat and the statewide primary under Prop 50. Here’s what to check.
Cloudy, cool start in San Jose this morning; sun breaks through by midday. Expect gusty north winds and hazardous seas offshore.
Cool morning, gusty afternoon; small craft advisories hit the coast. Sunshine and warming return Thursday.
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