AI’s new political donor class is already outspending Big Tech’s last one
Campaign filings show AI employees donating faster, more heavily, and more in sync than three prior tech-IPO donor classes. Here’s where the money is going.
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Iran says it has suspended its commitments under an interim deal with the U.S. as the countries have exchanged strikes targeting infrastructure and military sites.
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California is suing five cities for repeatedly failing to plan for their share of housing, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday. Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) filed actions against Calexico, Costa Mesa, Half Moon Bay, Ridgecres...
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AI’s new political donor class is already outspending Big Tech’s last one
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The 2 threats to Luis Arráez’s batting title chase? A trade and a former Giant
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My Mission: Meet the Roxie Theater’s programming director, Isabel Fondevila
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SF’s Iconic LGBTQ Nightclub ‘Oasis’ Celebrates Grand Reopening After Seven-Month Closure
San Francisco's historic South of Market neighborhood celebrated a major milestone Friday night as the iconic LGBTQ nightclub Oasis officially reopened its doors. The grand reopening marks a "second act" for a venue that many in the community describe as not just a nightclub, but a sanctuary.
Tom Brady and Logan Paul clash in tense onstage moment at Fanatics Fest
Tom Brady’s ongoing clash with Logan Paul erupted yet again. The former New England Patriots star slapped the WWE standout during a heated moment onstage at Fanatics Fest on Friday. The two stood face‑to‑face, trading words before Brady suddenly struck Paul, prompting Knicks star Karl‑Anthony ...
Evacuation warning issued as crews battle 4-alarm vegetation fire near Mt. Diablo
An evacuation warning has been sent out to residents as crews battle a 4-alarm vegetation fire between Morgan Territory State Park and Mount Diablo State Park in Contra Costa County.
This North Bay movie theater is a 'flashback in time' with a modern twist
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Grocery Outlet uses facial recognition technology to reduce shoplifting
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Wreckage of sunken boat located near Alcatraz Island, San Francisco police confirm
San Francisco police on Friday said they found the wreckage of the 49-foot cabin cruiser Volare in the area where it sank earlier this week near Alcatraz Island. The 20-passenger boat that carried mostly family members sunk on Tuesday, and two people are still unaccounted for.
How the World Cup final is starting to look a lot like the Super Bowl
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OPD seeks missing teen last seen four days ago
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US Forest Service workers kidnapped near Mt. Shasta
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Morgan Fire burns near Clayton
Contra Costa County firefighters advised people living on the east side of Mount Diablo to be prepared to evacuate as they fought a 50-acre wildfire Friday.
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Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81
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Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce amid cyclosporiasis outbreak
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SF deputy charged with inappropriate contact with inmate
A San Francisco Sheriff's deputy is accused of engaging in sex acts with an inmate and trying to dissuade her from reporting the alleged crime.
Rancho-Obi Wan: North Bay man owns largest private Star Wars collection
Stephen Sansweet's Rancho Obi-Wan houses the world's largest private collection of "Star Wars" memorabilia, a distinction recognized by Guinness World Records with a certificate displayed at the museum.
Brush fire burning near Clayton
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Paul Pelosi charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run after latest Napa Valley crash
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A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no major damage reported; at least 2 injured
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Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce amid cyclospora outbreak
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Apartment bidding wars emerge as new trend in San Francisco
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Bay Area shoppers concerned following cyclosporiasis outbreak
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Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago
The families of two men discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago.
Morgan Fire burning near Mount Diablo, evacuation warning issued
(KRON) -- A wildfire ignited near Mount Diablo in Contra Costa County Friday afternoon. The blaze, dubbed the Morgan Fire, sparked just after 3 p.m. close to Clayton on Marsh Creek Road and Morgan Territory Road. Cal Fire officials said the fire is estimated to be between 50-100 acres, flames are...
Vegetation fire near Clayton prompts evacuation warning
Firefighters battled a vegetation fire near Clayton on Friday, prompting officials to issue a warning for some residents to prepare to evacuate.
Former sheriff’s deputy charged for alleged sexual assault in county jail
The charges against Damon Jones, 34, come days after another deputy was charged for allegedly abusing an inmate.
Wreckage of sunken boat located in SF Bay as recovery efforts continue
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San Francisco police find wreckage of sunken boat near Alcatraz Island
San Francisco police made the announcement Friday afternoon as authorities continue to search for two boat passengers that remain missing.
Father, son accused of kidnapping US Forest Service workers near Mt. Shasta
A father and son face federal charges after allegedly kidnapping two U.S. Forest Service employees near Mt. Shasta and holding them hostage for nearly 15 hours before surrendering to law enforcement.