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San Francisco Chronicle

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At last, a remarkable burrito in Marin County

This Mill Valley spot makes Marin County’s best burrito — yes, it’s a breakfast burrito but it’s also halal.

Marin County, CA · 8h

San Francisco Chronicle

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This Bay Area bridge will shut down to make way for a revolution in tolling. Here’s when

A weekend closure on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge will let Caltrans install tolling equipment as it prepares to replace toll booths with cameras and sensors.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 6h

marinbuzz.com

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Named for a Marin Town Nobody Can Find

The world is a better place if everyone sings. Now open in Novato. After more than a decade teaching singers in San Francisco, Songbird Studios has opened their fourth Bay Area location at Vintage Oaks in Novato. It’s a voice-only studio, and lessons are in the styles people actually want to sing: pop, rock, musical theater and more. There are showcases and choirs too (the Songbird City Choir has sung the National Anthem for the SF Giants two seasons running).

Novato, CA · 21h
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San Francisco Chronicle

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Blue Angels pilot who flew at San Francisco Fleet Week removed from team

A Blue Angels pilot who recently performed during San Francisco Fleet Week has been removed from the Navy’s famed flight demonstration squadron for failing to meet its standards, officials said.

San Francisco, CA · 3d

CBS 8

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Polly Klaas family divided over death row commutation

Petaluma, CA · 10h

San Francisco Chronicle

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Revered California winery sued by more than a dozen plaintiffs for its role in the Pickett Fire

Napa Valley wineries and grape growers have sued Hundred Acre and its owner Jayson Woodbridge for damages they allegedly incurred from the 2025 Pickett Fire.

Napa County, CA · 20h

americancraftbeer.com

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Lagunitas Beer At Center Of “Forever Chemicals” Lawsuit

Lagunitas is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that its beer contains undisclosed “forever chemicals,” bringing a broader concern about brewing water into a case involving one of American craft beer’s best-known names. San Francisco resident Nathaniel Talbot filed the lawsuit November 2 in the U.S....

Petaluma, CA · 9h

San Francisco Chronicle

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Lawsuit: Acclaimed California winery might be sold off to pay $17.5 million debt

Failla founder and winemaker Ehren Jordan was sued for breach of contract by his lender, First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co., last week.

Napa Valley, CA · 22h

Los Angeles Times

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Another California winery is struggling, being sued by lenders amid a slump in wine demand

The suit against Ehren Jordan Wine Cellars adds to a string of California winery bankruptcies, layoffs and closures as sales slump.

California · 9h

hoodline.com

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San Pablo Voters Boost Sales Tax to 10% as Casino Cash Dries Up

San Pablo shoppers will soon pay a 10% sales tax on most purchases after voters approved Measure R, a temporary half-cent increase city officials say is meant to loosen the city's grip on a casino revenue stream that has stopped growing the way it used to. The measure passed to fund general services and reduce San Pablo's reliance on Casino San Pablo, which for years has bankrolled a majority of the city's budget.

San Pablo, CA · 1d

SFGate

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San Francisco supervisor wants to permanently close Castro gas station

"Do we need two gas stations in the Castro? Probably not."

San Francisco, CA · 2d

hotel-scoop.com

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The Westin St. Francis San Francisco – The Grand Dame of Union Square

The Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco deserves its nickname as the Grand Dame of Union Square. As one of the city’s oldest hotels, it offers a commanding view of the heart of the city’s retail and theatre districts from its Union Square location. I’ve been coming...

San Francisco, CA · 2d

Grandview Independent

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Rotten egg smell: 34,000 pounds of hydrogen sulfide released over 42 hours

About 33,900 pounds of hydrogen sulfide and 1,620 pounds of ammonia were released from a flare stack at Chevron's Richmond refinery over 42 hours, the company says. The release caused the rotten egg smell that spread across Richmond and San Pablo starting the night of October

Richmond, CA · 5d

ABC7 News Bay Area

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Free 'Sandbag Saturdays' kick off in San Francisco ahead of predicted El Niño storms

While sunshine and clear skies filled San Francisco on Saturday, many residents were already preparing for winter storm season. Hundreds lined up at Marina Green for free sandbags as city leaders launched "Sandbag Saturdays," a flood-preparedness campaign aimed at helping residents and business owners get ready for potential El Niño storms. Public Works Director Carla Short said now is the ideal time to plan ahead. "With the weather this beautiful, you don't have to drive through when the weather is not so beautiful," Short said. In social media posts, Mayor Daniel Lurie said, "El Nino is upon us." He encouraged residents to take advantage of the program, noting that recent king tides are a reminder of the flooding risks that could increase once winter storms arrive. MORE: El Niño: SF declares local emergency to prepare for potential severe storms, coastal flooding Through the city's drive-through giveaway, residents and business owners can receive up to 10 free sandbags. Public Works crews load the sandbags directly into vehicles. For some, previous flooding experiences were motivation enough. "If you've had flooding before, this is a big deal," said San Francisco resident Mitch Rosenfeld. "Our experience before was messy. If I had sandbags last

San Francisco, CA · 1d

KRON4

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Macy’s ends 30-year tradition of paying for the Union Square Christmas tree

(KRON) — After more than 30 years, Macy’s will not pay for a Christmas tree in Union Square. Instead, a real tree will start a new holiday tradition. The decades-long tradition of the Macy’s-funded tree lighting up Union Square around the holidays will instead be replaced by a real tree funded by the city.

San Francisco, CA · 3d

Country Herald

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Sonoma County, CA Fog Alert: Visibility Drops to ¼ Mile on US-101

Dense fog advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. Monday as drivers face hazardous morning travel.

Sonoma County, CA · 1d

AdrianaS

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One-Eyed Rescue Dog Finally Found After Weeks Roaming San Francisco

Anchovy Jack had only been in his new San Francisco home for a few days when he escaped, beginning a weeks-long adventure that would send animal rescuers searching across the city. The one-eyed dog had recently been adopted from an East Bay organization and was still recovering from surgery when he disappeared. Although countless people wanted to help him, Anchovy Jack was so frightened that he wouldn’t allow anyone close enough to bring him to safety.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Sean Penn tells S.F. crowd why he thinks Ukraine can prevail after U.S. midterms

The three-time Oscar-winning actor introduced the Ukraine war documentary “Black Sunflowers” at SFFilm Doc Stories.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Exclusive: Tech billionaire pledges ‘game-changing’ $100 million donation for S.F. parks

Mayor Daniel Lurie’s administration says it will be the largest contribution the city has ever received from a single donor.

San Francisco, CA · 1d