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Chinatown YMCA spotlights cooking students' skills and heritage The YMCA in San Francisco's Chinatown is hosting a community feast where teens from the Culinary Academy are showcasing their skills for friends and family. 22H ago

Local brewery known for Pride-themed beer makes comeback after fire A beer that was specifically brewed to celebrate Pride Month is rising from the ashes - literally. 2H ago

SF author responds to Missouri politician burning his book San Francisco author and co-owner of the city's iconic club known as The Stud, Marke Bieschke also has the dubious honor of seeing one of his books torched by a political candidate with flame-thrower on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter. Jun 7

Newsom promotes "Freedom to Marry" ballot initiative at San Francisco event California Governor Gavin Newsom joined other political leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates in San Francisco Friday to announce the "Freedom to Marry" ballot initiative. Jun 7

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Grass fire burns 44 acres on the Altamont, 75% contained A grass fire in Alameda County that grew to 44 acres was 75% contained Saturday afternoon, Cal Fire said. updated 43M ago

Ballers baseball at Raimondi Park thrills West Oakland residents Oakland's newest baseball team is now playing games in its West Oakland home, completing an almost unbelievable transformation Raimondi Park and for neighbors who live nearby. Jun 7

UC Berkeley gets greenlight on People's Park student housing plans It's been a symbol of the free speech movement in Berkeley for decades, but following a state supreme court decision, UC Berkeley has the greenlight to transform People's Park into a student housing development. Jun 7

Military vehicle accident closes eastbound lanes of I-580 near San Leandro A military vehicle that rolled onto its side after an accident on eastbound Interstate 580 near San Leandro Friday afternoon blocked lanes for over two hours, according to CHP. Jun 7

Grass fire burns near homes west of Brentwood A grass fire was burning several acres just west of Brentwood Friday, authorities said. Jun 7

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Netflix "secret sauce" mixes Silicon Valley science with Hollywood magic Although its video streaming service sparkles with a Hollywood sheen, Netflix taps its roots in Silicon Valley to stay a step ahead of traditional studios. 7H ago

Suspicious package closes El Camino Real in Santa Clara Police in Santa Clara closed a stretch of El Camino Real between Calabazas and Kiely Friday afternoon in both directions for nearly three hours due to a suspicious package. Jun 7

Woman accused of murder after man found fatally stabbed in San Jose A woman was arrested on suspicion of murder on Wednesday following a deadly stabbing in San Jose earlier this week, police said. Jun 7

Massive rabbit rescued on Highway 17 being cared for in Marin County A huge rabbit that was found by construction workers along Highway 17 and rescued by CHP officers over the weekend is now being cared for in Marin County, according to officials. Jun 5

Mountain View middle school teacher accused of molesting 12-year-old student A teacher at a middle school in Mountain View was arrested Wednesday for allegedly molesting a student earlier this year. Jun 5

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1 dead, 5 injured in Wine Country head-on crash near Yountville One person was killed and five were injured Saturday afternoon in a head-on collision on the Silverado Trail east of Yountville. 1H ago

Sharp 4.5 magnitude earthquake near The Geysers rattles the North Bay A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck northeast Sonoma County on Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 6H ago

Santa Rosa police arrest man suspected of targeting juveniles for drug sales A 32-year-old Cotati man used social media and took payments through CashApp and Venmo to target juveniles for drug sales, Santa Rosa police said. 12H ago

Team USA cricket star has roots in North Bay The U.S. cricket team picked up its biggest-ever win on the world stage, defeating Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup. 21H ago

Santa Rosa police say teen stabbed attempting to rob man at Transit Mall A 15-year-old was stabbed in the arm and at least twice in the torso while taking part in an attempted robbery in Santa Rosa Friday, police said. 21H ago

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Heliot Ramos drives in all the Giants runs in win over Rangers Heliot Ramos drove in all the runs for San Francisco in a 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday. 3H ago

Kevin Gausman throws 1st career shutout as Blue Jays beat A's Kevin Gausman pitched the first shutout of his 12-year career and the Blue Jays beat the Athletics 7-0 on Saturday. 4H ago

JJ Bleday hits leadoff homer in 9th to give A's 2-1 victory over Blue Jays JJ Bleday hit the first pitch of the ninth inning to give the A's a 2-1 victory over the Blue Jays Friday night. 22H ago

Homers by Conforto and Flores lead Giants past Rangers The San Francisco Giants beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Friday night. Jun 7

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1 killed, 5 wounded after shooting near Compton College At least six people were shot, at least one of whom died, according to the Compton Fire Department. 3H ago

FBI releases O.J. Simpson investigation documents to the public The FBI released 475 pages of documents related to the O.J. Simpson investigation for the 1994 double homicides of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Jun 7

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YouTube implementing tougher policy on gun videos to protect youth YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users. Jun 7

NASA drone project aims to change how firefighters combat wildfires Researchers at NASA Ames Research Center are using their advanced aviation technology to help Bay Area communities stay safe from devastating wildfires. Jun 5

Could better safety tech help protect kids from hot cars? The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology. Jun 4

Elon Musk's X allowing users to post consensual adult content The social media platform X says it will now formally allow people to show consensual adult content, as long as it is clearly labeled as such. Jun 3

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FDA rolls back Juul marketing ban, reopening possibility of authorization The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban. Jun 6

Some veggie puffs contain high levels of lead, Consumer Reports says Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in two popular brands of veggie puff snacks, while another brand fared better. Jun 5

FDA panel votes against MDMA for PTSD, setting up hurdle to approval FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application. Jun 4

Poppi prebiotic soda isn't as healthy as it claims, lawsuit alleges Poppi prebiotic soda is not as "gut healthy" as VNGR Beverage's advertising would lead one to believe, lawsuit alleges. Jun 3

Cucumbers recalled as feds probe widespread salmonella outbreak Feds probe potential link between a salmonella-tainted cucumber sample and an 25-state outbreak that has sickened 162. Jun 5

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Looming California law on "junk fees" may face changes after pushback from restaurants A new California law aimed at ending so-called "junk fees" on purchases could face changes after facing pushback from the state's bars and restaurants. Jun 7

San Francisco supes approve fundraising plan to host pandas from China A committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a resolution that would allow city departments to solicit donations from private philanthropic groups to help fund the costly endeavor of hosting giant pandas from China. Jun 7

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Newsom promotes "Freedom to Marry" ballot initiative in San Francisco Ryan Yamamoto reports on Gov. Newsom speaking at a San Francisco event to promote a ballot initiative that would enshrine the right to marry for all couples. Jun 7 01:00

Drag Me Downtown brings glitter, glam and revitalization to San Francisco Harrington's Bar and Grill in San Francisco hosted the year's first "Drag Me Downtown" event of Pride month. Jun 6

Iconic LGBTQ reporter Randy Shilts' life to be chronicled in new book A pioneering journalist who was the first openly gay reporter to write for the San Francisco Chronicle, Randy Shilts left an indelible mark on LGBTQ+ storytelling in the Bay Area. Jun 6

Oakland's "ballroom" scene thrives on fierce competition and community A trend that started in New York City as a way to help young gender fluid and trans people of color find a safe space to be themselves is thriving in Oakland. Jun 3

Entertainment

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Sonoma Raceway hosts NASCAR's Toyota/Save Mart 350 this weekend. Here's what to know. Huge crowds are expected starting Friday as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races that run through the weekend, culminating in Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350. Jun 7

Drag Me Downtown brings glitter, glam and revitalization to San Francisco Harrington's Bar and Grill in San Francisco hosted the year's first "Drag Me Downtown" event of Pride month. Jun 6

Vanna White bids emotional goodbye to "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak Pat Sajak and Vanna White have been one of television's most iconic duos since they started working on "Wheel of Fortune" together in 1982. Jun 6

Canadian country-rockers the Sadies headline the Great American Music Hall A regular attraction at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, second generation Canadian country-rock veterans the Sadies return to San Francisco Friday night to headline the Great American Music Hall with local treasure Sylvie Simmons opening. Jun 7

Local all-star outfit Seal Party headlines the Make-Out Room in the Mission Twisting together strands of soul, jazz and rock, local outfit Seal Party celebrates the release of new music at the Make-Out Room in San Francisco Thursday night. Jun 6

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Marin County woman helps young adults who age out of foster care by decorating homes Being in the foster care system can be tough for children, and it often doesn't become easier once they age out. But there are people trying to help them succeed. May 29

Mill Valley resident brings people together through his heartfelt art projects A Mill Valley man known for his public art projects that bring his neighbors together is being honored for providing gifts to his community. May 22

San Francisco maker nonprofit Humanmade working to bounce back from fire A first-of-its-kind San Francisco program that trains the next generation of makers is closed temporarily because of a fire, but Its founder is working to safely reopen as soon as possible. May 15

Teaching about ocean history, preservation a decades-long mission for Pacifica educator A Pacifica woman is being recognized for leading an annual ocean education program at a coastal school for over 30 years. May 8

Japantown rebounds with help from San Francisco native's community district A San Francisco native is helping keep alive the city's historic Japantown, one of only three left in the U.S. May 1

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Students Rising Above

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Students Rising Above scholar recalls growing up with undocumented immigrant parents It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported? Apr 5

Hard-working student shoulders a load working while attending Ivy League college Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home. Jan 12

College student gives back to program that changed his life A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success. Dec 1, 2023

San Rafael student sees the world, but remembers his roots Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home. Nov 3, 2023

Santa Rosa college graduate multi-tasking her way to a master's degree, law school When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments. Oct 5, 2023

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