She just wanted to host a picnic. The city said she needs permits and porta-potties
A Partiful post from Maya Juchtman went viral as a low-commitment way to meet people. Now she’s appealing for help affording what has become a runaway event.
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Utah authorities are connecting serial killer Ted Bundy to another 1970s homicide
DNA connects serial killer Ted Bundy to the death of a Utah teenager, authorities announced Tuesday.
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High tides continue to submerge parts of Bay Area with more flooding expected
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Earthquake near San Jose Tuesday jolts South Bay
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