With Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress and dramatically shifting the balance of power in Washington, the question now is how they will use their newfound power -- and whether they can deliver on the promises that helped propel them to victory.
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Residents and officials in parts of Sonoma County, from Rio Nido to Guerneville, are preparing for another potentially wet winter, drawing on lessons learned from past disasters as forecasts call for a strong El Niño season....
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Supervisor Connie Chan conceded Wednesday in California's 11th Congressional District race, clearing the way for State Sen. Scott Wiener to win the contest, while acknowledging her campaign does not have a clear path to victory as ballots continue to be counted....
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A burglar has repeatedly broken into the Humane Society of the North Bay in Vallejo, damaging sheds and stealing equipment, including syringes that shelter officials said could be used to inject drugs....
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Long NFL seasons always seem shorter and more exciting when a front office can add some electricity with a big trade.
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The blue wave turns X back into Twitter, at least for a night.
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Adults ditched work, kids skipped school, and celebrities lined up for photos with the Bay Area's newest champs.
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Tuesday's mid-term election ushers in a number of historic firsts.
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Plus: Lurie opposes a historic designation, a new mayoral budget team and city conversations with Howard University
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The fans were out in full force for the Golden State Valkyries championship parade down the Embarcadero in San Francisco after the Valks won their first WNBA title on Saturday night....
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An armed security guard shot and killed a gunman who drove onto the Citibank Center campus in Brandon on Wednesday, shot a woman outside before entering the cafeteria....
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The governor’s redistricting push helped Democrats build a huge majority in the House. But Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff is the focus of presidential buzz.
