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Hate Crime Probe After Pride Flag Ripped Down At Palo Alto Church
A Lutheran church reported vandalism to Palo Alto police last week.

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A Lutheran church reported vandalism to Palo Alto police last week.

The proposals all fit into an effort to rebrand the underutilized fairgrounds as a sports, entertainment and family destination.
The sheriff's office said a preliminary investigation revealed nothing suspicious about the 74-year-old man's death.
The sheriff's office identified the motorcyclist who died on Skyline Boulevard over the weekend as a 58-year-old man from Santa Cruz County.
Police believe an 18-year-old was responsible for the city's ninth homicide of the year.
A flood warning was issued in anticipation of considerable snowmelt during the extended run of warm weather.
The CHP said the victim was trying to retrieve something on the highway when he was hit by two vehicles late Saturday.
The California Highway Patrol will deploy a checkpoint Friday to check passing drivers for impairment and valid licenses.
Police on Sunday posted photos of the man in an effort to reunite him with his family.
New state legislation would grant the water district more authority to assist people living along creeks and streams.
Four shootings happened in just over an hour early Saturday. Detectives are still looking for leads in each case.
Teachers are seeking better pay, better facilities and new efforts to address homelessness and environmental issues.
The investigation began after police noticed social media posts supporting Nazis and mass shootings.
Scammers are targeting people with lost pets, posing as someone who found their animal and seeking payment, officials said.
Investigators determined the suspect was upset over being asked to leave the property and confronted someone, then fired a single round.
Commissioners approved a developer's plans to build up to 850 homes and a large commercial facility near the Berryessa BART station
Violations can be reported online in unincorporated areas and cities that the San Mateo Sheriff's Office serves.
The emergency shelter at the fairgrounds opened in response to damaging storms in March and still had 48 occupants Wednesday.
Representatives for the drivers allege management is more interested in breaking up the union than meeting workers on a fair contract.
Marin County advocates are looking for feedback on options to stand up a citizens oversight board to monitor the sheriff's office.