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Biden Approves Disaster Declaration For Monterey, Santa Cruz Counties
Biden approved Newsom's request for a major disaster declaration due to storm damage in nine California counties.

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Biden approved Newsom's request for a major disaster declaration due to storm damage in nine California counties.

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Two recount requests are pending for the highly anticipated race to replace Rep. Anna Eshoo's Silicon Valley congressional seat.
The UC Board of Regents named Richard Lyons, the former dean of the university's business school, as the new chancellor.
A person died after falling from a hotel balcony on Monday night in Monterey, according to police.
San Francisco's city attorney threatened legal action if Oakland in its plans to change its name to "SF Bay Oakland International Airport."
The Bay Area Quality Management District recommends avoiding exposure to the smoke.
Residents all over the region looked toward the sky, including more than 1,000 people at San Francisco's Exploratorium.
A man suspected of peeping-tom incidents dating back to September was caught red handed Friday, police said.
A Richmond man was arrested Friday night on suspicion of a broad-daylight murder in the Mission District, police said.
The fatal crash occurred on I-880 Saturday night, according to the CHP.
A rabid bat found in Monterey County exposed a pet to the virus, according to health officials.
A test train operated by Caltrain struck and killed a person who was on the tracks Sunday morning, according to the transit agency.
Police are searching for a man who fled the scene of the fatal Sunday morning crash in Concord, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two young boys were said to be missing and endangered after being taken Saturday, police said.
An estimated 25 million people visit the park annually.
Library patrons can enjoy free artwork in their homes while local artists receive support.
"Stopping harmful landfill gases from escaping into the air is critical for the health of the community and the climate."
The woman had shot her adult son and the family dog before she was confronted by officers, police report.
He is suspected of starting several small fires in Fremont and Newark.