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A man in a wheelchair was killed Monday on West College Avenue in Santa Rosa after being struck by a pickup; police and the Sonoma County DA are investigating.
FBI says three Tennessee men are charged after delivery‑ruse home invasions that forced victims to hand over crypto access across the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cool, foggy mornings clear to breezy, mild afternoons. Small Craft Advisory affects coastal waters this evening.
Food & Drinks in ...
Saltwater Bakeshop opens a large SoMa storefront at 1309 Howard this Thursday, moving from farmers-market pop-ups into a 7,200‑sq‑ft bakery with croissants, sourdough and sandwiches.
Pizza My Heart opens a Fremont location at the Fremont Hub with a Tuesday opening and a Free Slice Day on Thursday. The move is part of the chain's East Bay expansion.
Politics & Govt in ...
Assemblymember Matt Haney’s AB 1720 would cap ticket resale markups at 10% and heads to an Assembly Appropriations hearing this Thursday.
Mayor Daniel Lurie signed legislation with the SF Police Officers Association this afternoon; SFGovTV streamed the event. Details on what was signed are still emerging.
A suspect who fired shots in North Fair Oaks barricaded inside a home Saturday night and surrendered after hours of negotiation; no injuries were reported.
Sun returns Monday with highs near 70°F and gusty west winds. Interior East Bay valleys may see hotter readings; cooling resources are available.
Crews responded to a working building fire at 1185 Guerrero Street Saturday; the department linked to a Citizen safety‑app report and ordered extra units. Officials had not detailed injuries.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Oakland's typical home value slipped to roughly $716,000 in March, leaving many sellers well below the 2022 peak and splitting neighborhoods between bidding wars and price cuts.
Community & Society in ...
BEA county data and a San Diego Union-Tribune analysis show 16 California counties tripled in size from 2001–2024, led by Bay Area growth and small-county percentage spikes.
A proposed Health Code change would ban smoking on outdoor bar patios; health advocates back it while small-business commissioners and bar owners warn of sidewalk spillover and lost customers.
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