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Staffing cuts approved for West Contra Costa schools
Despite recognizing the district’s struggling financial realities, approving the proposed cuts was a challenging decision for trustees who went back and forth during the meeting…
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People Power in the Philippines: How the Bay Area helped fuel a revolution nearly 40 years ago
Journalists and Filipino American activists reflect on the revolt they helped shape, both in the Philippines and the Bay Area
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Mexico to impose retaliatory tariffs on US following China and Canada as trade war heats up
Canada said it would slap tariffs on more than $100 billion of American goods over the course of 21 days.
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How two East Bay kids became acclaimed duo behind ‘Nobody Loves You’
Once Jewish youths in Berkeley, Itamar Moses and Gaby Alter grew up to write the music and script for the popular play showing now in…
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Why the 49ers seem unlikely to use a franchise tag before deadline
The 49ers are not expected to use the franchise tag before the NFL’s 1 p.m. deadline.
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30 California probation employees indicted for allegedly staging ‘gladiator fights’ at juvenile hall
The fights occurred over a six-month period 2023 and involved 143 victims ranging in age from 12 to 18, according to the Department of Justice.
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Which Six Flags parks are up for sale?
Knott’s Berry Farm and Magic Mountain are safe, but Six Flags says smaller parks are available to the right bidder.
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First, call centers replaced many doctor receptionists. Now, AI is coming
Zocdoc, the appointment-booking company, has introduced an automated assistant it says can schedule visits without human intervention 70% of the time. More
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Oakland’s Fruitvale Public Market is a gateway to Mexico – no border crossing needed
The market and its merchants, who sell ice cream, churros and fresh produce, are still evolving. As is…
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John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies aged 65
British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died…
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Winds picking up in Southern California and at least 2 new fires break out
Gusts could peak at 70 mph along the coast and 100 mph in the mountains and foothills during…
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Photos of the Week: Moss Landing fire, local protests ahead of the Trump inauguration, pinball mania in Concord, the Globetrotters and more
Photos of the Week: Moss Landing fire, local protests ahead of the Trump inauguration, pinball mania in Concord,…
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Yankees’ CC Sabathia tracking toward first-ballot Hall of Fame induction as announcement nears
Vallejo native is expected to be part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025, with…
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Trump wants to pull the US out of the World Health Organization again. Here’s what may happen next
Experts have also cautioned that withdrawing from the organization could weaken the world’s defenses against dangerous new outbreaks.
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Stefanik will face questions about wars and nukes at her confirmation hearing to be UN ambassador
Her limited foreign policy experience outside Capitol Hill is almost certain to come up among senators.
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Mastrodonato’s Baseball Hall of Fame ballot revealed: Ichiro, David Wright, Dustin Pedroia are on it
Mastrodonato: Joe Mauer’s induction last year lowered the bar for longevity.
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Walters: L.A. fires will intensify California’s housing crisis
The state’s tight housing market hurts its ability to absorb the losses of homes from unexpected disasters.
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The Latest: Trump seeks to reshape American institutions with barrage of executive orders
Beneath a veneer of calm, Trump’s inauguration holds warning signs for US democracy.