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Planetary Ventures sold a 1.45-acre Sunnyvale parcel at 494 S. Bernardo Ave. to an affiliate of California Communities and Mozart Development for about $15.5M, filings show.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Seventeen people were arrested at the Great Mall in a multi-agency sweep that returned about $3,200 in stolen goods.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The Hearn Avenue overpass in Santa Rosa is now open, easing traffic with improvements including two traffic lanes each way, better exits, and bicycle lanes.
A man was charged with DUI after causing a multi-vehicle crash on the Bay Bridge, pleading not guilty to all charges. He was released with conditions and his trial is set for January 13, 2026.
Food & Drinks in ...
Modesto’s Redwood Café was moved in sections to River Islands in Lathrop; crews have poured the foundation and a three-story rebuild is slated to open in early 2026.
A pedestrian was struck and killed early Thursday near Fremont Boulevard and Delaware Drive. Police say the driver stayed on scene and investigators are seeking witnesses.
A Cole Valley homeowner says two long-running in-law units are trapped by San Francisco's 7'6" ceiling rule, which could force $750K–$1M in retrofits.
Oakland authorized talks with Costco and Deca to explore a warehouse at the former Army Base. Cleanup, approvals and neighborhood concerns mean a long road ahead.
Politics & Govt in ...
A former Alameda County DA victim advocate says she filed an FBI complaint alleging recall backers circulated an AI‑altered video of her; the recall group denies the claim.
A dispute over an unleashed dog in Vallejo led to an armed confrontation and the arrest of a man after police found unregistered firearms in his vehicle.
San Francisco introduces tougher penalties for illegal sideshows, increasing fines and law enforcement efforts to curb disruptive street stunt events.
A man was arrested for the theft of a French Bulldog named Hank in the Castro district; the SFPD continues to investigate, urging the public to provide any information.
Federal prosecutors say a Fresno resident threatened to kill a Langley man and sent a photo of the victim’s car; RCMP and the FBI worked together to secure charges.
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