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California is a state that offers many attractions for tourists, from sunny beaches to historic cities. But it also has a darker side, as it is home to some of the most haunted places in the country. One of these places is Port Costa, a small town in Contra Costa County that was once a bustling port during the Gold Rush era. Today, Port Costa is a quiet and quaint community, but it also has a reputation for being the most haunted city in the USA.

On December 3, the Marin County Probation Department in San Rafael, California, made unexpected visits to local probationers with past DUI convictions. They planned to visit 20 DUI offender's homes to confirm they were following their probation rules. The officers searched 12 homes, finding three offenders not following the rules and now facing possible penalties.

Kimberly Wong is seen in a portrait on her personal website. | Source: Screen grab from Squarespace. A San Francisco woman whose death is being investigated as a domestic violence homicide worked in tech, officials, neighbors and a former co-worker confirmed. Kimberly Wong, 27, lived in an apartment at 3295...

Marin County residents are reminded that the first installment of the 2023-2024 property taxes is due by 5 p.m. on Monday, December 11. The county suggests making payments online, by phone, or by mail due to the pandemic. Online or phone payments can be made at (800) 985-7277, with no fee for electronic check payments.

(KRON) — South San Francisco police arrested a man for driving under the influence after the man was allegedly seen asleep behind the wheel of his car at the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Miller Avenue, South San Francisco Police Officers said. Police responded to reports of the 21-year-old man from San Bruno asleep in […]

• A person was shot and killed at a 7-Eleven in Oakland's Merritt neighborhood. • The shooting occurred at around 3 p.m. at the intersection of International Boulevard and Fifth Avenue.

San Francisco, California is for sure a place with a rich culture, interesting sights, and a thriving arts scene. The […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A San Francisco man charged with possession of controlled substances and firearms is being held without bail until his trial, although the defense argued at a San Francisco County Superior Court preliminary hearing Friday the evidence may have been mishandled. Assistant District Attorney Robert Miranda...

In San Francisco, a real-life puzzle emerged when the lifeless body of a red-headed man was found on top of a parking structure on Buckingham Way. The discovery triggered a citywide call for information as local sleuths and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) sought to unveil the identity of the unknown man, as detailed in a report by Hoodline.

Washington Post columnist Philip Bump issued a fecal fact-check in response to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holding up a map where human waste has been found.

Against the odds, a longstanding Bay Area restaurant just announced its return.

• The Lego Store in downtown San Francisco Centre mall has closed permanently. • The closure was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Lego company, but no reason was given. • The store had been open since 2016.

Larkspur Library will be closed from Saturday, December 23 through Tuesday, January 2. The library will reopen on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.Visit here for more details. This article is generated with AI assistance. AI enhances user experience by providing more comprehensive content, yet there remains a slight risk of encountering inaccuracies on rare occasions. Agree to access AI-generated content by clicking here, or opt for content with less AI influence here.

Seniors and disabled residents of Los Angeles County can receive free rides through Lyft from now until the end of the year. The ride-hailing service has partnered with Southern California Resources for Independent Living in L.A. County and Self Help for the Elderly in San Francisco County to provide $20,000 in free ride credits throughout […]

A Gallup poll shows San Francisco was ranked a top city for perceived safety in 2006. However, it has seen a nearly 20-point drop in recent years.

The proprietors of Nick’s Lighthouse, a popular seafood restaurant nestled amidst Fisherman’s Wharf’s bustling atmosphere, are embroiled in a federal bribery case, as initially reported by the Mercury News. Court documents reveal that Min “James” Paik and his wife Hye Paik face charges of conspiring to commit...

CORTE MADERA: RUMORS OF THE DEATH OF THE POST OFFICE HAVE BEEN GREATLY EXAGGERATED, TOWN MANAGER SAYS

In Pittman-Sullivan Park on San Antonio's East Side, a man became the victim of a cold-blooded stabbing. Authorities descended upon the scene after a 911 call placed just after 9 p.m. Sunday night reported a man bleeding profusely on a park bench, KENS 5 reports. According to the disoriented descriptions...

In a strong move against the rising wave of organized retail thefts in San Francisco, the city's police department announced the arrest of a 14-year-old girl believed to be the mastermind behind over $30,000 worth of theft. The San Francisco Police Department's Burglary/Organized Retail Task Force identified the juvenile, charging her with multiple crimes related to organized retail heists.

After being wined and dined during APEC, “fancy foreign leaders” jetted off out of San Francisco. And in the town where people always look down (looking out for needles and feces), life is back to normal again. Homeless encampments, drug dealers, users, filthy streets, and violence are coming...