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Thanksgiving Dining in Northern California 2026

Pass the cranberry sauce as Thanksgiving dinner in Northern California is serving up something for every kind of table. The post Thanksgiving Dining in Northern California 2026 appeared first on Fabulous California .

Northern California, CA · 2d

oaklandside.org

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A movement of traditional healers rises in Oakland

If you have a toothache, you go to the dentist. If you have a broken bone, you go to the doctor. But how do you tend to your emotional wounds such as grief, past trauma and burnout? And how do you attend to collective harm, the result of waves of addiction, gun violence and sexual violence that have moved through Oakland?

Oakland, CA · 1d
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San Francisco Chronicle

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Broken elevators are still trapping vulnerable S.F. residents. City officials propose this fix

San Francisco auditors are calling for stricter oversight of elevator safety in the city’s dilapidated residential hotels to protect many of its most vulnerable low-income tenants.

San Francisco, CA · 22h

KRON4 News

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Richmond-San Rafael Bridge set for temporary westbound closure as Caltrans works on upgrades

The overnight shutdown is part of a larger effort to modernize the bridge, including a new cashless tolling system and a potential redesign of its westbound lanes. Drivers who use the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge should prepare for construction-related closures this weekend as Caltrans works on several projects to modernize the Bay Area crossing. Westbound Interstate […]

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 21h

SFist

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Bay Area’s Early Flu Season Could Bring Multiple Waves of Illness This Winter

The flu season is off to an unusually early and aggressive start in the Bay Area, with positive tests already exceeding last winter’s peak and hospitals seeing patient volumes typically associated with January and February. Flu test positivity in San Francisco began climbing in September, roughly two months ahead...

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

SFGate

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Marin Co.: Holiday Lights And Events To Open Thanksgiving Weekend At Fairgrounds

The Holiday Light Spectacular will return to the Marin County Fairgrounds in San Rafael for a second year, offering free nightly holiday activities from Nov. 27 through Jan. 3. The event will run from 5 to 9 p.m., including holidays, with thousands of lights on display, free craft activities, and...

San Rafael, CA · 20h

El Tímpano

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‘I’m very scared’: immigrant patients are skipping care weeks after ICE presence at Highland Hospital

“I was terrified,” said Maricela in Spanish, who days later canceled an appointment at the hospital related to a jaw surgery she underwent last year. “They’re so close to you. It’s one thing to be told they’re in some area [in the city], but quite another to almost run into them in the hospital.” Maricela, […] The post ‘I’m very scared’: immigrant patients are skipping care weeks after ICE presence at Highland Hospital appeared first on El Tímpano .

Oakland, CA · 1d

KRON4 News

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SF data center boom may ‘crowd out’ city housing development

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco officials said even one new data center has the potential to stall growth of new housing and commercial spaces because of trailing energy capacities. Mayor Daniel Laurie ordered the Tuesday report after the Board of Supervisors voted last month to pass a 45-day pause on data center production to […]

San Francisco, CA · 2d

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‘Fix it’: State says OUSD budget at high risk of insolvency

Leaders of a state fiscal crisis agency paid a visit to the Oakland school board this month, two weeks after issuing a report saying the district is at high risk of fiscal insolvency. The state’s Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team evaluated the district’s finances by looking for 20 factors...

Oakland, CA · 19h

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Alleged co-conspirator in Oakland corruption case secretly lobbied for City Hall security contract

The Oakland corruption trial playing out right now in federal court has mostly focused on two companies: the city’s curbside recycling contractor, California Waste Solutions, and a homebuilding startup called Evolutionary Homes. The owners of both companies are alleged to have bribed former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao in pursuit of city contracts.

Oakland, CA · 2d

SFGate

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San Francisco supervisor wants to permanently close Castro gas station

Gary McCoy is the latest San Francisco politician calling to convert gas stations into housing. “We’ve got two gas stations in the Castro,” McCoy said during the debate at the Commonwealth Club. “Do we need two gas stations in the Castro? Probably not.”. The once-ambitious policy might...

San Francisco, CA · 2d

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Federal changes threaten health insurance subsidies for 29,000 Bay Area immigrants

OAKLAND, Calif. — Covered California kicked off its 2027 open enrollment campaign Friday, Nov. 6, during a media and community event in Oakland, bringing together state health officials, healthcare advocates and community representatives to explain insurance options and financial assistance available to California residents amid significant federal policy changes.

Oakland, CA · 1d

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‘They’ll be charging for air next’: Golden Gate Park visitors balk at new parking fees

Every weekday, professional dogwalker Danny McCue loads clients’ canines into his truck and drives to the Beach Chalet Soccer Fields. It’s a perfect spot to walk the dogs: There’s plenty of space and no off-leash pets that might pester him or his furry wards. But a city...

San Francisco, CA · 2d

Housing Wire

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Apartment rents diverge: San Francisco rises, the Sun Belt falls

RealPage reported a 1.7% year-over-year rise in October rents nationally, with the Bay Area posting the strongest gains and many Sun Belt and Florida markets still declining. Deliveries and absorption are nearing balance, and occupancy was 95%. AI Summary. America’s apartment landscape has become a tale of two opposing rent...

San Francisco, CA · 22h

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Editorial: Apparently, Following the Rules in Brentwood Makes You a Sucker

Just when you think the Brentwood City Council can’t possibly make itself look any more ridiculous, along comes the downtown tattoo ordinance. The original idea was pretty simple: allow tattoo establishments to operate legally in downtown Brentwood. Establish reasonable regulations, create a permitting process, and give businesses an opportunity to succeed.

Brentwood, CA · 4d

contracosta.news

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Antioch Reports $1.8 Million Budget Surplus, But Projects Future Deficit

After months of discussions surrounding budget deficits and financial challenges, the Antioch City Council was informed Tuesday that the city closed Fiscal Year 2025-26 with a preliminary $1.8 million surplus, largely due to expenditures coming in significantly below projections. However, the financial outlook remains challenging, with the city now projecting...

Antioch, CA · 2d

lamorindaweekly.com

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Few surprises in Contra Costa County elections

Election night in Contra Costa County was a good night for incumbents, and on most of the State measures and candidates, Contra Costa was in line with a strong democratic showing. As of Election night Contra Costa Elections had processed 280,686 ballots and as of Nov. 5 it still had...

Contra Costa County, CA · 3d

SFGate

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Vallejo: Housing Authority Reopens After Outcry

The Vallejo Housing Authority reopened to the public Monday following months of complaints from Section 8 voucher holders and landlords. Friends of SFGATE enjoy ad-free reading and more in our new app. The city announced Monday that the agency's lobby, located at 200 Georgia St. across from City Hall, is...

Vallejo, CA · 4d

SFGate

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Regional: Planned Closure Of State Route 4 East Of Discovery Bay Rescheduled For Nov. 22

The planned closure of State Route 4 east of Discovery Bay has been postponed due to a stormy weather forecast, Caltrans officials announced Thursday. The full closure was originally scheduled for Sunday and is now expected to happen on Nov. 22 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Article continues below...

Discovery Bay, CA · 1d

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You’ll Fall In Love With The Retro Charm Of This Drive-Thru Dairy In California

There’s a drive-thru in Pleasanton, California that has absolutely nothing to do with burgers, fries, or anything you’d eat while steering with one knee. Meadowlark Dairy serves soft-serve ice cream through a window, and once you’ve experienced it, every other drive-thru in your life will feel like a letdown.

Pleasanton, CA · 2d