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Brentwood Planning Commission delays decision on new fire station
Planning Commission members delayed the decision on Fire Station 94 in downtown Brentwood as they needed more information before deciding on it.
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Iconic women are celebrated in the Bay Area on Rosie the Riveter Day — but will they be erased from American history?
As some references to the historic contribution of women and other marginalized groups are being erased from the federal military record under anti-diversity, equity and…
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Tesla flounders amid global fury over Elon Musk’s rampage through U.S. government
Tesla, long a darling of progressives, has seen criticism, but nothing compared to the explosive, global response to Musk’s latest controversies.
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9th Circuit upholds California ban on large-capacity magazines in reversal of San Diego judge
In a 7-4 decision authored by senior circuit Judge Susan Graber, the majority wrote that “a large-capacity magazine has little function in armed self-defense, but…
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Editorial: Oakland’s Measure A would duplicate taxes residents already pay
Voters in April 15 special election should reject sales tax increase to 10.75%, the highest level in California.
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Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week: Ellis Fuller, El Cerrito baseball
Fuller scored the game-winning run to lift El Cerrito over Berkeley 5-4
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Opinion: Federal public health shakeups may trigger California’s next crisis
It’s time to prepare for more outbreaks, less federal money by increasing state budget for combating infectious diseases.
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One dead in overnight crash on Highway 242 in Concord
Three of the four highway lanes were closed until about 6:25 a.m., the CHP said. More
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How to eat on Concord’s Taco Trail in 5 totally delicious bites
Whether you want lobster, carnitas or squash-blossom tacos, here’s where to eat at Concord’s taquerias in 2025.
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Lottery ticket worth more than $110,000 sold at Pleasanton supermarket
A Fantasy 5 lottery game ticket worth more than $110,000 was purchased at a Pleasanton Safeway.
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China weighs sale of TikTok US to Elon Musk
Musk’s X — formerly Twitter — would take control of TikTok US and run the businesses together.
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The biggest scandals on television: Behind the scenes of glamour
English-language television, a world of glitz, glamour and high ratings, often faces the dark side of its industry.…
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How a California woman slipped through security and made it on a plane to Hawaii, according to documents
The stowaway snuck past a TSA ID check the night before Christmas Eve and wandered the airport allegedly…
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Michelle Obama will skip Trump inauguration, but ex-Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush will be there
It’s the second time in two weeks Michelle Obama is not attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders…
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‘Noises Off’ marks role reversal for South Bay director
Kimberly Mohne Hill steps out from behind the scenes onto the stage.
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Man parked in middle of road throws things at drivers who honk at him
Minivan was blocking Los Gatos roadway.
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Century-old Oakland tower is seized by lender as office market flounders
A century-old highrise in Oakland has been seized by the property’s lender.
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Palisades, Eaton fires held in check as crews prep for challenges with winds
Containment of the Palisades fire inched higher to 17% as of Tuesday morning, but gusty winds could challenge…