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Squatters take over home linked to twisted killing of UC Berkeley prof
A woman claims to have a lease, but one owner was dead and the other locked up at the time the deal was supposedly reached.
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A 64% rent hike pushed a family out of SF. A legal loophole puts thousands more at risk
Some 14,000 SF apartments have no rent cap. Landlords have every incentive to push tenants out before their buildings age into one.
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How the 49ers are among the NFL’s biggest spenders — and have the most cap space
John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan are willing to pay their stars top-of-the-market deals. They have also created flexibility for the future.
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Lurie has raised $8.6M to rewrite how SF works. Nobody is really fighting him
The mayor wants to make the biggest changes to the city’s constitution in decades.
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Video captures struggle to survive and chaotic rescue in SF Bay after vessel sinks near Alcatraz
A chaotic scene unfolded on the San Francisco Bay Tuesday afternoon when a recreational vessel capsized near Alcatraz Island, leaving multiple people struggling in the frigid, wind-whipped water as nearby boaters and first responders rushed to save them....
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Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports after US reimposes a blockade and intensifies strikes
Days of back-and-forth strikes by the U.S. and Iran across the Middle East have shredded the interim deal to end the conflict and the region could tip back into all-out war....
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Supervisors urge California to expand S.F. speed-camera program
S.F. supervisors voted 10-1 Tuesday to urge the state to expand the city’s automatic speed camera pilot program Supervisors urge California to expand S.F. speed-camera program...
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Man who died after boat capsized in San Francisco Bay identified
A passenger who died after being on a vessel that capsized and sank Tuesday in the San Francisco Bay was identified Wednesday by the San Francisco Medical Examiner’s Office. Clifford Boisa, 79, of Sutter County, was identified as the victim of the sinking near Alcatraz Island....
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1 dead and 3 missing after boat carrying mostly family members sinks near Alcatraz Island - Boston Herald
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San Francisco supervisors approve plans of cannabis cafes
San Francisco may become the first city in the Bay Area to license cannabis cafes that will allow consumers to enjoy food, beverages, and live entertainment while they smoke and vape onsite. The final passage of the ordinance at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting came afte...
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Exclusive: Pier 70 developer wants to add 600 more homes to S.F. megaproject - San Francisco Chronicle
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Noise complaints are surging in San Francisco. Hundreds are tied to the same corner - San Francisco Chronicle
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US 395 is a stunning mountain highway. It's also one of the deadliest for Calif. wildlife.
A plan to build wildlife crossings on U.S. Route 395 reached a milestone this week.
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Beach Boys' Mike Love selling Lake Tahoe estate for $43 million. See inside.
Surf’s up on Lake Tahoe. Mike Love, a founding member of the Beach Boys and lead singer on such hits as “Surfin’ U.S.A.” and “Little Deuce Coupe,” has listed his palatial Lake Tahoe estate for $43 million. The 85-year-old, who formed the group in 1961 with first cousin Bria...
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Live updates: Argentina and England meet in World Cup semifinal
What to KnowLionel Messi and Argentina will face off vs. Jude Bellingham and England in the second 2026 World Cup semifinal.Kickoff at Atlanta Stadium is set for 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT/12 p.m. PT.Argentina enters the game as the No. 3-ranked team by FIFA, with England right behind a...
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Man fleeing ICE officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor-trailer, police say
A man fleeing federal immigration authorities and other federal agents was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on Tuesday, authorities said.
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Wife recalls terrifying moments after husband nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane
A woman whose husband was nearly sucked out of a Ryanair flight says she and others tried to hold on to him while half of his body was outside the window....
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Rescuers continue search for 3 people after boat sinks in San Francisco Bay
Rescuers were still searching for three people missing after a boat involved in a memorial service sank in the cold, fast-moving waters of San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island, authorities said Wednesday. One person was pulled from the water but later died, and 16 people wer...
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$10,000 World Cup final ticket buyers face frustration, ‘bait and switch'
Some soccer fans paid about $10,000 per seat for the World Cup final but then experienced ticket trouble that left them in limbo. May Lee’s home is awash in purple – so much so her nickname is “Ms. Purple.” “I’ve loved purple the majority of my life,” she said. But Lee ...
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One dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near San Francisco's Alcatraz - CNA
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Video captures chaotic rescue in SF Bay after boat sinks
A terrifying scene unfolded near Alcatraz Island on Tuesday afternoon when a recreational boat capsized, leaving multiple people fighting for survival in the freezing, choppy water....
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Pedestrian dies, driver and 2 juveniles taken to hospital after collision in San Jose
A pedestrian died and three other people were taken to the hospital following a collision in San Jose Tuesday night, according to police. The collision happened just before 9 p.m. in the area of West Capitol Expressway and Vistapark Drive, police said. The pedestrian was pr...
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1 dead, 3 missing after boat capsizes near Alcatraz - SFGATE
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Alcatraz boat sinking leaves 1 dead, 3 missing in San Francisco Bay - San Francisco Chronicle
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One Dead and Three Missing in San Francisco Bay After Boat Capsizes Near Alcatraz - The New York Times
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PG&E warns of power shutoffs in parts of Bay Area Wednesday and Thursday due to heat
PG&E is warning that proactive power shutoffs are likely in multiple counties in the Bay Area on Wednesday and Thursday because of a forecast of hot, dry and windy weather in the region....
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PG&E warns of planned power shutoffs
PG&E is warning of the possibilty of planned power shutoffs to thousands of customers in the North and East Bay. The utility says the shutoffs may occur because of the threat of wildfires....
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Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops after recent fatal shootings
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency should continue vehicle stops after recent fatal shootings, including the one in Maine, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, seeming to oppose a new suspension of the practice used as part of his immigration crackdown. Senior...
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Nima Momeni sentencing delayed again after defense alleges racially biased trial
The sentencing of Nima Momeni, who was found guilty in December 2024 of murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee, will be delayed again. Nima Momeni sentencing delayed again after defense alleges racially biased trial...
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Donald Luu exits SF Chinese Chamber of Commerce board amid harassment allegations
Board members accused Luu of harassment and assault and threatened to quit en masse — the second scandal to rock the influential Chinatown institution in recent years....
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FULL PRESSER: 3 missing from capsized boat in SF Bay
Officials with the San Francisco Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard give an update on the capsized boat that sank near Alcatraz on Tuesday. After talking to witnesses, officials updated the number of missing people to three and the total number of people on the boat was 20,...
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ESPN's 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards honors people using power of sports for good
The 12th annual award ceremony celebrated athletes, teams, leagues and members of the sports industry who use the power of the sport to make a positive impact on society and communities....
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1 Dead, 2 Missing after boat carrying 19 capsizes near Alcatraz
One person has died, two remain missing, and multiple Bay Area agencies are searching the waters in the San Francisco Bay after a pontoon boat carrying 19 people capsized Tuesday....
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San Francisco Adds Forward Gustav Knudsen - University of San Francisco Athletics
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Pop singer moves concert from Chase Center to smaller Oakland theater
(KRON) -- You might have heard a song of hers during the 2000s. Pop singer Lily Allen hit No. 1 in the United Kingdom and was certified gold in the United States for her 2006 single "Smile." Allen, 41, is now on the road for her "West End Girl" tour with the North American leg [....
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Motorcyclist on bicycle trail had hidden license plate: SJPD
(KRON) -- One of three motorcyclists accused of riding illegally on a bicycle trail in south San Jose last weekend was intentionally hiding his license plate, said the San Jose Police Department. SJPD said patrol officers spotted the group of motorcyclists on the trail, who fled ...