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South Bay Mailman Shot With Pellet Gun In 'Orbeez Challenge': Police
The “Orbeez challenge” is a TikTok challenge that encourages people to shoot soft gel Orbeez balls at unsuspecting passersby.

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The “Orbeez challenge” is a TikTok challenge that encourages people to shoot soft gel Orbeez balls at unsuspecting passersby.

The YMCA of Silicon Valley is one of the largest nonprofits in Silicon Valley, with 10 health and wellness facilities.
Light smoke may be visible in parts of San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos and Burlingame during the burn at San Andreas Lake Dam.
The CSM softball team last month won the school's first-ever state championship in the modern era following an 8-1 win over Sierra College.
There are several places to vote in Cupertino on Election Day on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until polls close at 8 p.m.
There are several places to vote in Los Gatos on Election Day on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until polls close at 8 p.m.
There are several places to vote in Palo Alto on Election Day on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until polls close at 8 p.m.
There are several places to vote in Campbell on Election Day on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until polls close at 8 p.m.
There are several places to vote in Gilroy on Election Day on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until polls close at 8 p.m.
There are several places to vote in San Mateo on Election Day on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until polls close at 8 p.m.
There are several places to vote in Redwood City on Election Day on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until polls close at 8 p.m.
There are several places to vote in Pacifica on Election Day on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until polls close at 8 p.m.
There are several places to vote in Burlingame on Election Day on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until polls close at 8 p.m.
The study session will include an overview of the law and what proposed changes residents should expect in the city’s zoning code.
Santa Clara County will have a new sheriff for the first time in 24 years in one of the key races in Tuesday's primary elections.
San Mateo voters will begin deciding who will represent them in both Congress and the state Assembly, with two open seats.
Pacifica voters will begin deciding who will represent them in both Congress and the state Assembly, with two open seats.
Burlingame voters will begin deciding who will represent them in both Congress and the state Assembly, with two open seats.
Redwood City voters will begin deciding who will represent them in both Congress and the state Assembly, with two open seats.
Santa Clara County will have a new sheriff for the first time in 24 years in one of the key races in Tuesday's primary elections.