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End of NorCal horse racing forces ‘back side’ families out of tack room shelters, RVs and Pleasanton schools
‘Back side’ workers, who groom, exercise and care for the horses, must choose between separating from their families to follow their jobs to other tracks…
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Residents air their anxiety, anger over Martinez Refinery fire at town hall
Dozens of community members gathered at John Muir Elementary School to hear the latest updates about the massive fire that erupted Feb. 1 at the…
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A ‘stupid system’: Bay Area homebuyers frustrated by rampant underpricing in real estate listings
In Berkeley and Sunnyvale, four in five homes sell for above the list price.
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Do you need a reservation to get into Yosemite this summer? The Trump administration isn’t saying
Confusion reigns at iconic California park as visitors try to make vacation plans
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Delivery driver severely burned by hot tea at California Starbucks awarded $50 million by jury
The coffee giant said it plans to appeal the “excessive verdict” stemming from an incident at a drive-thru in 2020, and insists safety is paramount…
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California teachers union leaders warn Trump funding cuts could ‘devastate’ special ed
At a rally in downtown San Diego during their twice-yearly convention, educators spoke about the potential impacts of dismantling the Department of Education.
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Bay Area sees Tesla backlash as owners fed up with Musk sell their cars
Some Bay Area residents are opting to leave Tesla in their rear-view mirrors.
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Treasure-hunt transponder prompts evacuation of VTA station in Campbell
The sheriff’s office says a geocache box placed at a light-rail station was reported as a suspicious package, spurring a clear-out of neighboring schools and businesses Tuesday. More
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Harriette Cole: My boss must have noticed how uptight I’ve gotten
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Miss Manners: My friend’s husband is upset about me, and now he wants a divorce
I’m currently their houseguest. The tension is insane.
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Today in History: January 14, Lance Armstrong admits to using performance-enhancing drugs
Cyclist Lance Armstrong ended a decade of denial by confessing to Oprah Winfrey during a videotaped interview that…
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Dear Abby: His ‘quick remodel’ has left us without our kitchen or bathroom for months
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