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September 16, 2024

2024 Fall Music Guide: 10 concert tours to catch between now and Thanksgiving

From Gojira to Jeff Lynne’s ELO, and from Public Enemy to Sabrina Carpenter, here is a look at the top fall music offerings in the Bay Area.

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September 16, 2024

End-of-summer cooldown moves in throughout Bay Area

Temperatures will be below average this week, ranging from the upper 60s to low 70s Monday and Tuesday, and isolated rain showers are foreca...

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September 16, 2024

He went to his ex-girlfriend’s San Leandro home with a hidden camera to avoid ‘false accusations.’ It was still running when she killed him, police say

The woman had previously accused him of domestic violence, but police say on Aug. 20 she killed him while his hidden camera was running, the...

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September 16, 2024

Monday Morning Lights: Meet movie actor who is making football fun in Fremont

MML: Irvington has an eclectically effective coach. Patrick Walsh doubles down on his transfer philosophy. Danny Sullivan talks late-game co...

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September 16, 2024

With McCaffrey out, 49ers’ defense needed to step up. Instead, it took a step back

The 49ers gave up one huge play defensively, but it were other failures on third down that hurt in a loss at Minnesota.

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September 16, 2024

Pac-12 expansion: Idea of raiding the Mountain West wasn’t new, but this time, it wasn’t ignored

Before the Pac-12 collapsed, the former commissioner was presented with the idea of adding the top Mountain West schools.

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September 16, 2024

Here’s who is running for the available Milpitas City Council seats

Six candidates are facing off to fill two open positions.

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September 16, 2024

Pickleball’s ‘bombardment of noise’: Rule-breakers and fence climbers at Saratoga courts lead to $100,000 soundproofing and lock costs after neighbor complaints

Saratoga joins countless Bay Area cities in pickleball debate.

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September 16, 2024

Housing agency pushes back on report over San Jose building blunder

A housing agency has pushed back on some findings and recommendations over the organization’s blunders with a San Jose office building.

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September 16, 2024

49ers report card: No ‘A’ grades for this losing effort in Minnesota

49ers report card: No ‘A’ grades for this losing effort in Minnesota

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September 16, 2024

Asking Eric: My husband’s strong feelings about my yearbooks raise a red flag

Will he fight me if I try to discard other sentimental items?

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September 16, 2024

Harriette Cole: I dropped my daughter off at college last week, and she already wants to quit

Plus: My boyfriend’s mother saw my texts and says I can’t come to their house anymore

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September 16, 2024

Miss Manners: Is it wrong that my friend group always goes dutch?

Plus: I gave up on finding condolence cards, and this is my solution.

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September 16, 2024

Dear Abby: He’s a rich young jetsetter, and he says he wants to be with me

We haven’t actually met, though.

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September 16, 2024

Is there room for another teenager on the San Jose Sharks’ roster?

Quentin Musty scored a hat-trick and had a four-point night in the San Jose Sharks’ 7-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks at the Rookie Faceoff

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September 16, 2024

2024 Emmy Awards: The complete list of winners

The awards honored the best of the 2023-2024 TV season.

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September 15, 2024

Sam Darnold got aggressive to beat the 49ers and Brock Purdy at their own game

Sam Darnold delivered the goods against his former team for Minnesota with a 23-17 win over the 49ers and ex-teammate Brock Purdy.

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September 15, 2024

Kurtenbach: Want to beat the 49ers? Just follow the Vikings’ blueprint

Brock Purdy has lost two games to NFC foes in his career. Both were to the Minnesota Vikings.

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September 15, 2024

Instant analysis of 49ers’ 23-17, mistake-filled loss at Vikings

The 49ers fell to 1-1 and lost their eighth straight visit to Minnesota as the Vikings won their home opener Sunday 23-17.

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September 15, 2024

Trump’s campaign says candidate is safe after gunshots reported in his vicinity in Florida

The campaign did not immediately provide any additional details.

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September 15, 2024

Review: Acclaimed ’90s rock act visits Bay Area for first time in over 25 years

After a quarter of a century apart, Soul Coughing has regrouped and hit the road with a reunion tour that touched down at The Fillmore in Sa...

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September 15, 2024

AI sensors installed around Peninsula to detect wildfires

Part of ongoing effort by Saratoga-based FireSafe Council, other local agencies.

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September 15, 2024

Mexican Independence Day celebration today at San Jose City Hall

The festivities will include folkorico dancing, live music and “El Grito,” the reenactment of Mexico’s cry for independence.

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September 15, 2024

Oakland airport expansion plans draw criticism on emissions, air quality

The San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport plans to release the final environmental impact report for its plan to expand and modern...

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September 15, 2024

Homeless San Jose boy dreamed of a bed and a shower. With city program help, his family now has them

“This place is a blessing. I’d still be sleeping in the dirt right now,” said Dameon Wright, the man 7-year-old Dimmi calls Dad.

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September 15, 2024

Vaccination season has arrived in the Bay Area, as the respiratory virus season approaches

As preparations for the winter respiratory virus season begin, California is only just recovering from this summer’s stubborn COVID surge.