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Missing Bay Area Man Found After Disappearing Weeks Ago
The 18-year-old, who had been missing for weeks, was located.

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The 18-year-old, who had been missing for weeks, was located.

Nine sculptures in San Francisco, created by Bay Area artists, celebrate Bay FC's historic game at Oracle Park Saturday.
The nine sculptures, created by Bay Area artists, celebrate Bay FC's historic game at Oracle Park Saturday.
An Alameda resident captured an egret in-action.
The iconic eatery announced a new latte flavor and the return of fall-themed pastries and drinks.
The iconic eatery announced a new latte flavor and the return of fall-themed pastries and drinks.
A woman with multiple sclerosis is living her best life, thanks to a device, an organization -- and her own sheer resilience.
A hawk paid a visit to the home of a Fremont resident.
The Oakland Police Department issued a missing person alert for a man in the East Bay Tuesday.
The hands-on, family-friendly "Touch-a-Truck" gets underway at a San Leandro park this weekend.
The San Francisco Fire Department issued an alert about a gas line strike on Oakwood Street shortly after 12 p.m. Tuesday.
A man was shot in the Mission late Monday afternoon, and police detained two people.
A block of Mission Street, between 15th and 16th Streets, was closed to the public on Monday afternoon due to a police investigation.
San Francisco police arrested a man on Monday after he had barricaded himself in his apartment.
The Fremont Police Department is hosting a boba tea-themed "meet and greet."
Residents can catch flicks at the Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive and via a family-friendly event at a local park.
The Alameda Countywide Transportation Commission wants residents to share their transportation perspectives via a survey and feedback form.
Alameda residents and visitors should expect traffic delays and detours in a certain city "zone."
Thrifters can score big this weekend. Salvation Army Thrift Stores are offering 50% off, and Goodwill boasts special deals.
Thrifters can score big this weekend. Salvation Army Thrift Stores are offering 50% off, and Goodwill boasts special deals.