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Bay Area Fire Containment Grows, Highway Reopened
Firefighters aggressively responded to a Thursday afternoon fire that broke out along a Bay Area highway.
Bay Area Man Threatens Mom With Hammer, Damages Car: Police
Officers responded a reported disturbance between an adult son and his elderly mother, police said.
Developer Arrested For Million-Dollar Ponzi Scheme: DOJ
The federal indictment accuses a Bay Area man of wire fraud, money laundering and obstruction of justice, the DOJ said.
Remains Found In Bay Area Identified As Missing Man From 1984: Coroner
The coroner’s office used partial remains to match DNA.
Gun, Drugs Found In San Mateo Traffic Stop For Illegal Tint: Police
A police officer pulled over a car for illegal window tint but found other illegal items during a probation search, police said.
Rapper Too Short Films New Music Video During Pro Soccer Game
There was a party at a Bay Area soccer game, as part-owner of the team and mega rap superstar, Too Short used the match as a video backdrop.
Property Owners Approve New LLAD District In Bay Area Town: Preliminary Totals
The town appears poised to implement a new Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District, which recalculates how rates are determined.
Teachers Named 2025 Teachers Of The Year For This Bay Area County
All nominees will have the chance to be named California Teacher of the Year.
Court Finds A Bay Area County Met Obligation In Lawsuit Filed By Local
The court's ruling stems from a lawsuit that claimed the county was violating state laws.
Symphony Will Host Free Concert For 40th Anniversary In Redwood City
The concert will be a free outdoor event in the downtown square.
Bay Area Nursery Owner Sees Jump In Avocado Tree Sales Amid Concerns Of Rising Prices
"It's like growing dollar bills on a tree right in your backyard," he said.
Trump Threatens To Hit Apple With 25% Tariff On iPhones Made Outside U.S.
President Trump also threatened to impose a 50% tariff on the European Union, calling the group of countries "very difficult to deal with."
Full-Time Work-From-Home Drops In The Bay Area
More employees now work hybrid schedules, combining in-office time with work-from-home.
Speeding Driver Killed In Crash With Parked Big Rig
The crash happened on a city street in the Bay Area on Wednesday.
Bay Area Fire Still Impacting BART Service
The Green Line is still not operational.
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