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Today in History: March 13, Francis becomes first non-European pope in over 1,250 years
Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope, choosing the papal name Francis.
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Update: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Delta early Wednesday evening
Carquinez Strait and Delta, Southern Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley and Motherlode are the focus of an updated weather alert for strong thunderstorms issued…
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Avalanche warning affecting the Greater Lake Tahoe Area until Thursday afternoon
The National Weather Service reported an avalanche warning at 3:01 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until Thursday, Mar. 13 at 3:15 p.m. for the Greater…
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If Marijuana Is Banned Will The Public Turn To Hemp
The administration has spent very mixed signals…will consumers turn to hemp if marijuana is outlawed again?
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The Greater Lake Tahoe Area under a winter storm warning until Thursday night – up to 2 inches of snow
On Wednesday at 2:51 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning in effect until Thursday, Mar. 13 at 11 p.m. for the…
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Update: Damaging winds foreseen with thunderstorms in San Mateo County Wednesday
San Mateo County was placed under an updated severe thunderstorm warning by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 2:38 p.m. The warning is in…
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Bay Area counties grew in 2024, countering exodus concerns
Contra Costa County, which shrunk the least during the pandemic, now has more residents than ever before.
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Berkeley, a Look Back: Business owners push for Seventh Street arterial
They didn’t want traffic to cut over to Sixth Street after Dwight Way, as it does today. Also, the 1925 “Scopes monkey trial” made daily front-page news. More
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An American tradition: Defeated candidates attending the president-elect’s inauguration
Kamala Harris will resume practice after an eight-year hiatus
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Special counsel Jack Smith’s report condemns Trump’s ‘criminal efforts to retain power’ in 2020
The more than 130-page report, which was submitted to Congress and released early Tuesday after a court hold…
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What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past
Defense secretary nominee will publicly face senators for the first time after weeks of privately pushing back on…
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Opinion: Whooping cough vaccine has an awareness problem
Recent pertussis surge poses danger to infants and highlights need for better vaccine education and access.
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Feldman: Musk and his critics are both wrong about free speech on X
While Musk has the right to demonetize MAGA critics for their opinions, he isn’t truly applying the First…
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Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, faces crucial test at confirmation hearing
Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary is heading into a potentially explosive Senate confirmation hearing.
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Lawsuits blame utility companies for Eaton and Palisades fires
Edison officials say there were no interruptions or other electrical anomalies in their system until an hour after…
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Special counsel who investigated Trump says his team ‘stood up for the rule of law’
Jack Smith said he believes Trump would have been convicted had he not won the 2024 election.
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Horoscopes January 14, 2025: LL Cool J, don’t waste time
Astrological advice for and others born on this date
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Asking Eric: The mom overreacted and limited my contact with the grandkids
Our son has gone underground and won’t weigh in on his wife’s dictum.