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One dead, three injured in Fremont apartment fire
The cause of a two-alarm fire Sunday morning at a Fremont apartment complex that left one person dead and three injured is under investigation.
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‘Hamlet’ review: Eddie Izzard better with own musings than Shakespeare
The actor and comedian delivers a passable, if constrained, solo take on Shakespeare’s classic tragedy.
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Man stabbed in Oakland’s Chinatown district
A motive has not been determined yet for the stabbing of a man Sunday morning in Oakland’s Chinatown district.
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The 2025 Ford Explorer Ultimate RWD Platinum Edition SUV
What is an Explorer? The Explorer is a midsize SUV built in the Chicago, Illinois assembly plant and sold in North America by Ford. It’s…
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Wish You Were Here: Bear spotting in Alaska, rickshaw rides through Vietnam
Looking to escape? Local readers have been busy exploring far away lands in Croatia and Tangier.
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Rooftop solar is not the culprit behind high California electric bills, advocates say
Columnist Teri Sforza writes that rates have doubled, blame abounds and officials probe how to fix the mess.
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Families can hop to a photo op with Easter Bunny at Great Mall Milpitas
Bunny Photo Experience runs through April 19.
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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
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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…
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Losing a bookstore in San Jose, even a corporate one, isn’t good
The loss of Barnes & Noble’s Almaden store this weekend leaves a huge section of the city without…