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November 19, 2024

Kids are helping revitalize East Palo Alto, one arty electrical box at a time

K-12 students are bringing original animations, illustrations and music to life through augmented reality.

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November 19, 2024

‘Glaring issue’: Warriors’ woeful foul shooting comes to a head in loss to Clippers

The Warriors rank last in free throw percentage this season.

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November 19, 2024

One killed, four injured after boat capsizes off Sonoma County coast

The number of fatal maritime incidents in the region this month now stands at three.

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November 19, 2024

Photos of the week: The thrill of victory, the agony of loss, a homecoming for Klay and so much more captured in photos

Photos of the week: The thrill of victory, the agony of loss, Klay Thompson’s homecoming, and so much more captured in photos

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November 18, 2024

San Mateo County state, congressional leaders call for Corpus’ resignation

‘The turmoil engulfing the Sheriff’s Office continues to damage the organization and its members’

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November 18, 2024

Atmospheric river heading into Bay Area, will bring first major storms of winter rainy season

Warm, powerful storm expected to create wet conditions for five days in a row starting Wednesday

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November 18, 2024

Bombshell report that warned of Oakland facing bankruptcy is deleted, replaced

“Fecklessness and failure to take dramatic and immediate steps to reduce expenditures will almost certainly result in insolvency.”

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November 18, 2024

Sixth Tesla Cybertruck recall hits more than 2,000 owners, who must bring vehicles in for fix

While many updates to Tesla vehicles are fixed via software updates not requiring a visit to a repair shop, the transistor issue, like four...

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November 18, 2024

Billie Eilish brings latest blockbuster concert tour to SAP Center in San Jose

Here’s how to get tickets to see Billie Eilish in concert on the Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour at SAP Center in San Jose.

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November 18, 2024

Lawrence Livermore supercomputer is crowned world’s speediest

“El Capitan” takes top spot in global supercomputer race, helping tackle daunting challenges in national security and science.

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November 18, 2024

5 Bay Area holiday destinations for a day of festive fun

Illuminated boat parades, a cocoa stroll and holiday rinks abound this holiday season.

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November 18, 2024

Mexican supermarket chain will open first Bay Area store in San Jose

A Mexican supermarket and retail chain will open its first Bay Area store at a long-empty San Jose retail site.

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November 18, 2024

Breaking down the 49ers’ uphill battle to reach the playoffs

The last seven teams on the 49ers’ schedule have a 44-27 record for a winning percentage of .620.

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November 18, 2024

San Jose experiments with program to tackle oversized, lived-in vehicle challenges

A San Jose pilot program could create up to 30 temporary and 10 permanent tow-away zones near schools, parks, waterways and interim housing...

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November 18, 2024

Palo Alto’s famed tree: How its ‘facts’ are totally wrong

Extensive new research by Palo Alto resident Jeff Watt, an electrical engineer with a dogged devotion to facts, is separating truth from fic...

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November 18, 2024

What does the fight over Alameda County voting records mean for the future of election integrity in California?

Alameda County Registrar of Voters Tim Dupuis will release the county’s cast vote record after receiving an exception from the Secretary of...

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November 18, 2024

49ers report card: Playoff hopes dim as team looks mentally, physically ragged

Falling apart in the fourth quarter is the legacy the 49ers (5-5) are solidifying under coach Kyle Shanahan, be it in the playoffs or now ag...

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November 18, 2024

Kurtenbach: After another embarrassing collapse, it’s time to call the 49ers what they are

These Niners have reached their expiration date.

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November 18, 2024

49ers Studs and Duds: Jauan Jennings can’t beat the Seahawks by himself

San Francisco 49ers 17 – Seattle Seahawks 20: The Niners choke away another division game.

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November 17, 2024

Cold mornings, rain ahead for Bay Area

Daytime highs will range from the upper 50s to mid-60s

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November 17, 2024

Prominent Bay Area legislator says outdated House vacancy rules are a national security threat

“If you really wanted to decapitate democratic government, the way to do it would be to wipe out the House of Representatives.”

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November 17, 2024

13-year-old sole survivor returns to pray for father, family lost in Bodega Bay boat tragedy

“We’re going to make it,” the 13-year-old boy recalled his father telling him as they fought for their lives in the rough surf, clinging to...

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November 17, 2024

These Bay Area counties will launch mental health ‘CARE’ courts. Can they help solve homelessness?

After a slow start in some counties, more courts are opening statewide.

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November 17, 2024

49ers’ Nick Bosa could use a break — and may not get one unless he breaks down physically

As much as the 49ers would like to reduce Nick Bosa’s workload, they’re less of a team when he’s on the sideline resting.