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San Jose housing project with hundreds of apartments lands key loan
A San Jose apartment complex that could produce hundreds of homes has landed a construction loan.
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Kurtenbach: I just might believe in the SF Giants this year
Is it merely wishful thinking to believe that this is the season the Giants — who have posted one winning campaign in the last eight…
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High-profile East Bay office building deal shows property value slump
A big East Bay office building has been bought in a deal in a deal that points to slumping property values.
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Read Across America Cannabis
Read Across America Day isn’t just about books—it’s about celebrating reading in every form. With cannabis, readers can enhance focus, creativity, and relaxation for a…
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A bill to save Bay Area transit from financial disaster is back on the table. It’ll need voters’ approval, too
BART, MUNI and Caltrain could be headed toward service cuts if the Bay Area can’t find a more sustainable funding mechanism for the struggling transit…
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California aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson diverted to Middle East for possible airstrikes against Houthi rebels
The Pentagon has ordered the San Diego-based aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson to leave the Indo-Pacific for the Middle East.
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Walters: Governor, lawmakers short on options to reduce state’s soaring electricity bills
California power costs are very high, and there’s precious little Newsom and legislators can do about it amid chronic budget deficits. More
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Letters: The L.A. fires bring out the worst in Trump
Also: EVs over ethanol | Trump’s return | Classless display | Disgraceful behavior | Nonprofit label. East Bay…
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Single family residence in Saratoga sells for $3 million
The 1,656-square-foot property, built in 1951, was sold on Dec. 9, 2024, for $2,977,000, or $1,798 per square…
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Letters: Silicon Valley tech bros complete their political sellout
Also: California fires | Utility costs | Stain on nation | Public help | Censorship precluded. Mercury News…
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Kickstart Your New Year with Cannabis: A Fun and Chill Way to Boost Your Wellness
Kickstart your wellness routine this year with cannabis! From stress relief to pain management, discover how cannabis-infused products…
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Ex-Antioch cop was a major FBI target in corruption probe. Now he’s expected to be a star witness against fellow officers
Eric Rombough is expected to testify against his ex-colleagues at an upcoming police brutality trial, prosecutors confirmed Thursday.
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SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at the launch pad in latest Starship test
By MARCIA DUNN SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was…
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How one Bay Area community prepares elderly its residents for deadly wildfire
Older people face a disproportionately higher risk of dying in in a fire, and this grim reality seems…
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San Ramon mixed-use neighborhood creates medical hub to speed housing
Bishop Ranch in San Ramon has created a medical and health hub to pave the way for more…
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Oakland homicide victim ID’d as 25-year-old father of 11
Marcus Brown, 25, left behind 11 children when he was fatally shot on Jan. 1 in Oakland.
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Massive lineup of A-list music stars turn out for FireAid benefit concerts
Get tickets for Billie Eilish, Earth, Wind & Fire, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Green Day, Joni Mitchell, Lady…