Valkyries president Jess Smith would make a great WNBA commissioner. There’s one problem
The job Smith already has is better than one that comes with plenty of institutional baggage.
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Valkyries fever sweeps Bay Area ahead of WNBA Finals opener
The countdown is on to Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, and after one final practice, the Valkyries say they're eager to take the court Saturday at Ballhalla against the Atlanta Dream....
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Valkyries violet vibe in San Francisco for WNBA Finals against Atlanta Dream
Bay Area Ballhalla fans are getting their Valkyries violet gear ready to support the team that won a spot in the 2026 WNBA Finals despite being launched only two years ago. The Golden State Valkyries host the Atlanta Dream for the first two games. (Ballhalla... a play on the Old ...
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Sewage leak delays oyster harvest in Tomales Bay
A sewage leak, stemming from a hotel, has delayed the harvest of countless oysters in Tomales Bay, impacting a major economic engine, job driver, and tourist attraction for western Marin County....
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Orange County Norte Fire burns homes, prompts evacuations
The Norte Fire in Orange County has grown to nearly 600 acres as of Friday night. Homes have burned and evacuations are in effect. KTTV's Cristy Fajardo has an active live report from the frontlines of the fire....
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Bay Area ready for Valkyries in WNBA Finals
The Bay Area is ready for the Valkyries first WNBA playoff game on Saturday
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Sewage leak temporarily halts Tomales Bay oyster harvest
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Evacuation orders issued as wildfire burns in Orange County, California
The Norte Fire ignited midday Friday in San Clemente, with fire officials warning that wind gusts are causing a "dangerous rate of spread."
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Mariachi group made up of kids keeps the culture alive
(KRON) -- The beautiful strings of the guitars, the brassy echo of the trumpet, and the bold voices of a mariachi group are a sound known around the world as a symbol of Mexican culture. Mariachi music has deep ties in 18th century Mexico, and in Santa Rosa, the kids of the Luthe...
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What we know about the victims in the Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting
Three children and one teacher were killed at an elementary school in Oregon on Thursday, police said. Another student and teacher were injured.
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3 children, 1 teacher killed in shooting at Bend, Oregon elementary school; teen shooter also dead: Police
Three children and one teacher are dead after a shooter forced his way into a Bend, Oregon, elementary school and opened fire, authorities said.
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Mail theft may have included ballots
The U.S. Postal Service says someone stole mail, and possibly election ballots, from a post office in Daly City. The Post Office is encouraging any voters concerned that their ballot may have been stolen can check the California Secretary of State's website to see if their ballot...