Chevron issued an alert for people who live near its refinery in Richmond due to flaring activity at the facility. Chevron says the public does not need to evacuate or take any action. It says flares are highly regulated safety devices used to relieve pressure during the refining process. Officia...
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PG&E created relief centers across the Bay Area as it began cutting power to thousands of residents due to wildfire danger. The website says the outages could last through Saturday. PG&E contractors set up tents with water, snacks, charging stations and power banks for customers ...
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Planned PG&E power shutoffs aimed at reducing wildfire risk are drawing frustration from some East Bay residents, including a cattle rancher who says the outage could cost the life of a calf....
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Significant warming in the Thursday forecast. Highs should range from the low 70s to the low 90s. Dry, northerly flow will also boost the fire danger. The warm to hot pattern remains in place through Saturday....
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San Francisco's Police Commission voted on Wednesday to approve new rules governing the use of police drones, but some say the new rules don't go far enough to protect San Franciscans' privacy....
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A Fremont man was arrested last week for allegedly recording the sexual battery of a 16-year-old girl on his cell phone while the student athlete was under the trainer's care....
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The Oscar-winning actress is already mom to 3-year-old twins Aya and Ohm.
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SF Police Commission puts new rules in place governing the use of drones in the city.
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PG&E began shutting off power to customers in four Bay Area counties Wednesday night as a preemptive measure against potentially hazardous fire conditions that have moved into the area. The conditions are expected to persist through Saturday, which could leave as many as 11,000 i...
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(KRON) -- After wowing the crowd at this past weekend's sold-out Bruno Mars concert at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Anderson .Paak quietly dined at one restaurant Bay Area locals, especially on the Peninsula, are familiar with. The other half of the famed singing duo Silk Sonic...
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The figure, which is nearly six times the city’s own estimate, comes as the embattled utility must provide a cost projection to state regulators this month....
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Detectives believe that there may be additional alleged victims.
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In his opening remarks to the jury, a federal prosecutor said Wednesday that former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao put her power up for sale, placing greed first by betraying her oath of office and taking bribes....
