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January 11, 2026
Grateful Dead legend Bobby Weir dies at age of 78
San Francisco rock legend Bob Weir, who delighted millions of listeners with the Grateful Dead and Dead & Company, has died.
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January 10, 2026
South Bay protesters gather against Venezuela actions, ICE killing in Minneapolis
Hundreds of protesters across several cities in the South Bay came out to speak against Trump’s actions in Venezuela and the shootings invol...
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January 10, 2026
Thousands gather for John Beam memorial service in Oakland
OAKLAND — Those who knew legendary football coach John Beam the best always said he cared only about the number of lives he aided off the fi...
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January 10, 2026
Could U.S. taxpayers be on the hook for Harry and Meghan’s security?
There could be consequences for U.S. taxpayers if British government decides Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are entitled to police protectio...
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January 10, 2026
Barry Del Buono, 74, was a force of nature in San Jose’s nonprofit community
A “consummate giver,” the longtime director of EHC LifeBuilders died in December after battling cancer.
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January 10, 2026
Kurtenbach: My 49ers-Eagles prediction — Are we sure this is playoff football?
San Francisco 49ers: The Niners’ showdown with the Eagles might set playoff football back 10 years.
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January 10, 2026
Fremont rancher refuses to remove gate after city claims it blocks park access
Rancher Chris George is fighting tooth-and-nail to keep the gate on Morrison Canyon Road in rural Fremont, despite city officials determinin...
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January 10, 2026
San Jose says its oversized vehicle enforcement program has been a success. But on this street, the RV problem has gotten worse.
Residents near Mona Way, which sits on the border of San Jose and Campbell, have complained about chronic issues with RVs for several years....
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January 10, 2026
Warriors coach Steve Kerr blasts U.S. government after death of Renee Nicole Good
Steve Kerr: ‘It’s shameful that the government can come out and lie about what happened’
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January 10, 2026
Political expression or vandalism? High-profile Stanford felony trial opens
Attorneys have repeatedly clashed over whether Gaza-related political views count as a defense
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January 9, 2026
San Jose private school site is bought by out-of-state investors
A private school property in San Jose has been bought by real estate investors from Arizona.
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January 9, 2026
Popular Texas-style barbecue food truck closes suddenly
The owner of Pico’s BBQ in Redwood City explains why he shut his business down on Jan. 3.
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January 9, 2026
Trent Williams, Ricky Pearsall Jr. questionable as 49ers leave for Philadelphia
The 49ers are a much more successful team with Trent Williams on the field than when he’s out injured.
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January 9, 2026
San Jose: Police put out call for tips in Peters’ Bakery customer assault
Staff at the storied South Bay bakery previously posted a Dec. 17 video of a man destroying a cash register then tackling a patron who follo...
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January 9, 2026
Newsom releases budget plan to close $2.9 billion shortfall
“This budget reflects both confidence and caution,” Newsom said in a statement.
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January 9, 2026
Why Jonathan Kuminga appears poised to finish Warriors tenure on bench
Jonathan Kuminga has not played in the past 10 games, is expected to be traded
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January 9, 2026
Why earthquake swarms happen — and what they mean for California
Earthquake swarms are clusters of small quakes caused by complex fault systems and underground stress, and scientists say they rarely signal...
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January 9, 2026
4 beer trends on tap in 2026
Here are a few beer trends to look for as you sip your way through the new year.
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January 9, 2026
Comeback complete: Mitty star’s return to basketball a year in making
McKenna Woliczko ready for next chapter after recovering from serious knee injury, one that will include a game Saturday against national No...
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January 9, 2026
49ers’ Robert Saleh too busy with Eagles to start assessing head coaching opportunities
There are eight NFL head coaching jobs available, but 49ers’ defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is focusing on Philadelphia.
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January 9, 2026
Borenstein: DA Rosen, Mayor Mahan, labor leaders were deceived on sales tax increase they endorsed
‘Double-crossed’: Exemplifying California’s broken ballot system, Measure A misled voters and key public safety advocates.
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January 9, 2026
Who is accountable? ICE killing in Minnesota reignites Bay Area debate over police shootings of drivers
“That woman should be alive today, and that officer should be swiftly facing criminal charges,” one Bay Area attorney said, pointing to a 20...
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January 9, 2026
South Bay community denounces fatal ICE shooting of Minnesota woman
“This moment demands more than silence,” said Mimi Nguyen, a member of the RRN.
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January 9, 2026
Woman shot to death Wednesday in Sunnyvale
Officers found the victim inside a vehicle in the 1200 block of Vienna Drive.
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January 9, 2026
After ICE killing in Minnesota, Bay Area observers fear the same could happen here
As new video challenges federal officials’ account of a fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota, Bay Area volunteers who document enforcement say th...
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January 8, 2026
VTA anticipates a record-breaking number of riders for Super Bowl LX, but it will come at a $3.8 million cost
The transit agency projects 25,000 riders on Super Bowl Sunday.
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January 8, 2026
Authorities confirm shark killed swimmer Erica Fox at Lovers Point
The attack marks the first fatal shark incident at Lovers Point in more than 70 years
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January 8, 2026
49ers’ wild-card practice sights: Trent Williams is back, Fred Warner is spotted
While left tackle Trent Williams resumed practicing 1 1/2 weeks after a hamstring strain, Fred Warner was spotted for the first time running...
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January 8, 2026
John Beam murder suspect told detectives he bought gun specifically to kill coach, police say
Authorities are planning to use the purchase as evidence of preplanning, hoping to offset an anticipated mental health defense.
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January 8, 2026
Many parents live with Rob Reiner and Tommy Lee Jones’ dire reality
A Bay Area mental health advocate speaks out on the traumas of parents who struggle to get treatment for troubled adult children who have a...
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January 8, 2026
Alameda County hospital system lays off hundreds of employees to counter federal cuts
A day after many Alameda Health System employees had received notices of paid leave — only to have those notices retracted Wednesday morning...
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January 8, 2026
Watch live: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s final State of the State speech steeped in rosy view of California, his record as governor
In his final State of the State address, Gov. Gavin Newsom will look to define his legacy by touting California’s economic and policy achiev...
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January 8, 2026
Palo Alto: Hatched brunch eatery opens at Town & Country
Menu features egg sandwiches, avocado toast, salads and lattes galore.
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January 8, 2026
Bruno Mars sets concert dates for 1st major tour in nearly a decade
Get tickets to see Bruno Mars on The Romantic concert tour at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
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January 8, 2026
Brrrrrr! Extremely cold air to make it a nippy Bay Area weekend
The cold snap is expected to be over by Monday, according to the weather service.
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January 8, 2026
Steve Kerr’s mom isn’t the only Warriors parent upset by fiery behavior
Age and basketball accomplishments cannot diminish a man’s fear or respect for his mother.
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January 8, 2026
Kurtenbach: The 49ers have a Sun Devil of a problem going into the playoffs
Ricky Pearsall was absent from practice on Wednesday. That looms large over the Niners’ showdown with the Eagles.
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January 8, 2026
Kurtenbach: Hart-breaker — Macklin Celebrini refuses to lose, and it could make the Sharks teenager the NHL’s MVP
Macklin Celebrini’s game-winning push against the Kings was yet another testament to his precocious greatness.
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January 8, 2026
Fentanyl deaths are down across the Bay Area. One county’s harm reduction group says it’s proof their strategy is working.
Across the Bay Area, coroners are reporting about half as many overdose deaths from the synthetic opioid fentanyl than during the peak of th...
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January 8, 2026
Man charged with threatening Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee also accused of vowing to ‘skin’ federal judge
The El Cerrito man allegedly sent 11 emails, many of which he called the judge an “enemy combatant,” court records show.
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January 8, 2026
Valero confirms Benicia refinery will shutter, leaving questions of site’s future
Refinery in Benicia won’t produce gasoline after the spring, but plans to import gas to supply California’s hungry market.
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January 8, 2026
Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell announces it’s closing after seven years
Comedy shows, live music and its Culinary Cinema series couldn’t save the dine-in movie theater from economic reality.
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January 7, 2026
“He’s not a perfect man’: SMCCD corruption case heads to jury after two days of closing arguments
The prosecution maintained the former chancellor demonstrated a pattern of fraud, while the defense argued that the charges against him were...
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January 7, 2026
‘We’re going to smoke you’: Weeks after John Beam’s killing, another Oakland coach is targeted for murder, police say
The gunman walked up to the coach, verified he worked at a local school, then opened fire, police say.
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January 7, 2026
Major corporate donors helping to fund San Jose events around Super Bowl, World Cup
Nearly a month before the Super Bowl comes to Levi’s Stadium, San Jose has announced that it has raised nearly $5 million for entertainment...
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January 7, 2026
Water pours down Oroville Dam spillway as reservoir rises following big storms
The 770-foot dam, America’s tallest, opened its spillway gates this week
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January 7, 2026
Walters: State of the State address Thursday. California’s urgent issues loom over Newsom, would-be successors
Next, he will unveil his budget response to the projections of semi-permanent, multi-billion-dollar California deficits.
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January 7, 2026
San Jose: Toilet bowl phlegm leads to arrest in 1997 killing of elderly woman
Joe Contreras was extradited from Oregon to face a murder charge in the beating and stabbing death of 85-year-old Alice Sharitz at her senio...
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January 7, 2026
Can’t hardly wait: 11 restaurants we’re eager to try in 2026
Asia Live, Meyhouse and Elia are among the most highly anticipated Bay Area restaurants opening this year
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January 7, 2026
Bay Area and California rebound with job gains after months of losses
The Bay Area and California both posted robust job gains in November, a respite from months of feeble hiring.- 1
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