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Dense fog reduces visibility across Oakland this morning; a Dense Fog Advisory runs until 9 AM PST. Expect partly sunny skies today and a wetter Tuesday into Wednesday.
Pockets of dense fog slow Oakland commutes Saturday morning before clearing to a sunny afternoon. Pacific beaches are dangerous under a High Surf Advisory — avoid jetties.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A garage blaze on Holly Gillingham Lane was contained by the townhouse sprinkler system; two residents were treated and nearby traffic was disrupted.
Food & Drinks in ...
Tiburon restaurateur Conor Flaherty is buying Larkspur’s Silver Peso; the shuttered dive bar should reopen once repairs and a liquor-license transfer are completed.
A magnet fisher pulled a suspected explosive from Sonoma State’s University Lakes Wednesday evening; a county bomb squad removed the device and no one was hurt. Investigators are probing the origin of the object.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A crash in the Caldecott Tunnel's right bore snarled eastbound Highway 24, backing traffic to Broadway and delaying the Oakland‑Orinda commute.
A Colma traffic stop near the Metro Mall turned up a loaded, unregistered handgun and led to the arrest of a 26-year-old San Francisco resident. Police shared video and details in a social post.
The DA’s office says two men were arrested in separate human trafficking cases after task-force operations. Prosecutors have posted charges, court dates and hotline numbers.
Community & Society in ...
An $8.2M Super Bowl legacy fund will upgrade MLK Middle School's field, bleachers and campus in the Portola neighborhood.
Sunny, warm Friday in San Jose with highs near 71°F. Pacific beaches are under a High Surf Advisory through Saturday.
Parks & Nature in ...
A draft parks strategy would add 87 acres but carries a roughly $1.2 billion price tag, forcing Mountain View leaders to choose between major land buys and neighborhood fixes.
A downtown traffic stop in Berkeley led to the arrest of a 54-year-old and the recovery of a revolver, knives and brass knuckles.
LA icon Randy’s Donuts is opening its first Bay Area shop at 2595 Homestead Road in Santa Clara. The location will have limited seating, serve as a commissary and is expected to open in 2026.
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