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Contra Costa Co.: Protesters Denounce Ice Use Of County Property, Demand Ice-Free Zones

Protesters at a Contra Costa County courthouse in Martinez rallied against Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who are using a county parking lot to stage operations. ICE has been using the lot adjacent to the A.F. Bray Courthouse and Martinez Detention Facility, and multiple people have been detained there, said Hernan Soto, an organizer with the Contra Costa Immigrant Rights Alliance, speaking at the protest on Thursday.

Contra Costa County, CA · 1d
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One man built this California observatory, then asked to be buried beneath its biggest lens

Twenty miles east of San Jose, a road winds up Mount Hamilton to a cluster of white domes that have watched the sky since 1888. Lick Observatory sits at 4,209 feet, high enough to leave the valley haze behind and clear enough to spot stars that city lights drown out below.

San Francisco, CA · 2d
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Locked out, still fighting: Zakiya Jendayi challenges the loss of an Oakland home

After an inheritance ruling and an October lockout, the former student of Dr. Laura Dean Head seeks an independent investigation and a halt to any sale. Court records show a sharply contested account of influence and intent. Zakiya Jendayi says she has removed most of her belongings from the home...

Oakland, CA · 1d
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Oakland charter school could face closure after leaders mistakenly cut high school without approval

An Oakland charter school skirted state law when its leaders quietly voted to eliminate the high school without seeking the required authorization. It now faces a critical vote by the school board.

Oakland, CA · 3d

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Oakland sprinklers could miss a listed EBMUD rebate of up to $0.25 per square foot if drip equipment is bought before approval.

Buying or installing equipment before EBMUD approves a sprinkler-to-drip conversion fails a requirement for its listed rebate of up to $0.25 per square foot. In Oakland, California, check the company on your water bill first. If EBMUD bills your home, ask whether the rebate is currently available before your landscaper buys equipment or starts work.

Oakland, CA · 5h

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Oakland Woman Sounds Alarm Over Alleged Deed Theft, Probate Court Abuses, and the Loss of Black Generational Wealth

On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with Oakland resident Zakiya Jendy, who is fighting to reclaim a home she says was wrongfully taken through Alameda County’s probate court system. The conversation exposed troubling allegations of judicial misconduct, excessive legal fees, and a system Jendy believes is stripping Black and Brown families of their generational wealth.

Oakland, CA · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Defense challenges star witness in bribery trial of ex-Oakland mayor

OAKLAND, Calif. (CN) — Oakland businessman and political mover Mario Juarez continued his testimony Thursday about his role in what he characterizes as a corruption scheme including ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. Juarez claims Thao agreed to accept $300,000 in bribes in exchange for using her position to ensure city...

Oakland, CA · 2d

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Contra Costa Storm Prep: Rain, Sandbags and Other Info

DRAINAGE RESPONSIBILITIES – PUBLIC OR PRIVATE?. Drainage responsibility is generally that of the property owner. Each property owner must act reasonably to accept water flowing onto their property and allow water to leave their property without causing damage to adjacent property. In Contra Costa County, drainage responsibilities are often shared amongst the following:

Contra Costa County, CA · 1d

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8 California Street Parking Rules That Get Cars Towed Without a Warning

Park in a California peak-hour tow-away lane, and the only warning you get is the sign on the pole. It can be easy enough to miss. Here are the California street parking rules that get cars towed without a warning. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Parking rules...

California · 6d

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Overnight Bay Bridge lane closures extended through mid-December

Drivers heading east across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge should expect overnight delays as lane closures for bridge painting and repair work continue through mid-December, Caltrans said Friday. Four eastbound lanes will close in stages between the San Francisco Anchorage near Rincon Hill and the Yerba Buena Island Tunnel, leaving...

San Francisco, CA · 22h

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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 · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Microsoft Outlook outage stretches into night as San Francisco city workers turn to phones

Microsoft’s Outlook outage stretched into Thursday night, with thousands of users still reporting problems and San Francisco city workers relying on backup tools.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

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Antioch Oversight Chair Quits Hours Before Council Could Remove Her Over Absences

Porshe Taylor resigned from the Antioch Police Oversight Commission on November 10, submitting her letter to the City Council hours before it was scheduled to consider removing her over missed meetings. Taylor had chaired the commission throughout her three terms. Her resignation meant the council did not vote on the proposed removal.

Antioch, CA · 3d

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San Francisco weighs limits on self-checkout stations

More staff, fewer self-checkout lanes? San Francisco officials are weighing new rules aimed at reducing theft and protecting retail jobs.

San Francisco, CA · 21h

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A 10% penalty awaits a late first installment on your Oakland home; Alameda County lets you request a missing bill.

As of mid-November 2026, a missing property-tax bill is something to address now if you own an Oakland, California, home. Alameda County’s Treasurer-Tax Collector says the first installment was due November 1 and becomes delinquent at 5 p.m. December 10; after that, a 10% penalty attaches. Request a duplicate, then choose how to pay before the deadline.

Oakland, CA · 12h

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SF Basement, Buried After 1906 Earthquake, Unearthed at Construction Site on Van Ness

An excavation on Van Ness Avenue in SF led workers to the top of an old staircase, which they followed underground to discover a fully intact basement that had been sealed off since the 1906 earthquake. Alex Coburn, a staff archaeologist at engineering and environmental services firm Kleinfelder, was working...

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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Move to San Francisco, Elon; we seem to love billionaires here

Now that Texas has become a state governed by Democrats, after you spent a small fortune to prevent their takeover of the Lone Star State, you might want to leave your properties in Boca Chica and Austin and move back to the Bay Area. San Francisco remains a haven for...

San Francisco, CA · 2d

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Caltrain Gets $750 Million Boost for Long-Awaited Downtown SF Extension

The long-planned extension of Caltrain into downtown San Francisco is moving forward with the state awarding $100 million toward the Caltrain extension and committing another $650 million over multiple years. The state funding is part of nearly $1.3 billion in transportation awards announced by Governor Gavin Newsom on November 10,...

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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San Francisco Breaks Ground on Treasure Island Recovery Building, Eyes 2028 Finish

Gateview Ave. — Approximate Site Of 70-Bed Step-Down Community. San Francisco leaders broke ground Thursday on a six-story, 68,000-square-foot behavioral health building on Treasure Island, a project meant to add fresh recovery housing and treatment beds to a city system still straining under the weight of addiction and homelessness. Crews hope to complete the project in late 2028, putting a new facility on the island within roughly two years of the ceremonial shovel-turning.

San Francisco, CA · 2d