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The Berkeley Scanner

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Fatal hit-and-run: Witness, QR code helped police find driver

New court records reveal how a witness and a QR code helped police track down a suspected drunken driver after a fatal hit-and-run crash in Berkeley this week. The Alameda County district attorney's office has charged Nickolaus Messina with two felonies in connection with the Nov. 3 crash at Ashby Avenue and Regent Street that killed Dawn Marie Matthews , 64, of Hercules. Messina, a 66-year-old Oakland resident, faces charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and felony hit-and-run resulting in death, according to court records filed Thursday. Berkeley police say a witness encountered Messina driving a gray Kia Soul near Russell Street and Pine Avenue just before the fatal crash. Messina said he had been drinking and was slurring his speech, the witness told police. As Messina left, the witness photographed the Kia, remembered part of its license plate and called BPD to report a suspected drunken driver, police wrote. Investigators also recovered debris from the crash scene that helped identify the involved vehicle, authorities said. One piece of the debris contained a QR code linked to a 2023-25 Kia Soul, police wrote. Using witness statements, evidence from the scene and Flock license plate reader cameras , police identified the

Berkeley, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Can a competition measure how well you’re aging? A Bay Area expert is taking the challenge

Buck Institute CEO Eric Verdin is going to New York to compete in the Super Age Games, a new event designed to measure fitness for healthy aging.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

TODAY.com

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San Francisco Mayor on Efforts to Revitalize the City

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie was elected on a platform of fixing issues of income inequality, homelessness, open drug use, and corruption at city hall. Now, the California city is in the midst of a comeback, with a strict crime crackdown and an influx of money from an "AI gold rush." In this week's Sunday Spotlight, NBC's Sam Brock sits down with Mayor Lurie, as well as former Apple design chief Jony Ive, to discuss their faith in the city.

San Francisco, CA · 11h
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hoodline.com

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Oakland Airport's $750 Baggage Tugs Spark Online Buying Frenzy

Oakland International Airport is offering more than a dozen small electric baggage tractors at auction, including older models listed for around $750 each. The vehicles are designed to tow luggage carts and cargo across airport tarmacs, but the low asking prices have prompted people online to speculate about uses beyond airport work.

Oakland, CA · 7h
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hoodline.com

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San Francisco Shoreline Risks: High Tides and Ocean Beach Erosion

San Francisco’s shoreline has two different hazards this weekend: high tides may affect low-lying bayfront areas, while powerful surf threatens exposed Pacific beaches. The National Weather Service Coastal Flood Advisory for San Francisco was in effect until 4 p.m. PST Friday, November 6. High-tide flooding concerns continue: Saturday’s San Francisco high tide is about 9:38 a.m., roughly 1.6 feet above normal, with possible flooding in low areas near shorelines and tidal waterways and isolated road closures possible through Nov. 13. Drivers should allow extra time, obey barricades and avoid driving through water of unknown depth.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

whatnow.com

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Cotogna To Reopen After Kitchen Renovation

San Francisco restaurant Cotogna is preparing to temporarily close for renovations before reopening following a kitchen expansion. Located at 490 Pacific Ave. in Jackson Square, the restaurant is scheduled to close on January 15, 2027, for a project expected to take approximately three months, according to the San Francisco Standard.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

CBS San Francisco

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Voters elect Wahab for full term in Congressional District 14, CBS News projects

Rep. Aisha Wahab currently represents the district in Congress after winning a special election to carry out the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's term.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

KRON4 News

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Bay Area Hip-Hop Nutcracker returns with Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl halftime show dancers

(KRON) — Stuck Sanders’ The Bay Area Hip-Hop Nutcracker is celebrating its 10th anniversary, bringing its “fresh, electrifying” reimagined twist on the holiday classic back to the stage where it all began. The event takes place Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026 at Fox Theatre Redwood City, located at 2221 Broadway Street in Redwood City. The performance […]

Redwood City, CA · 2d

theindianeye.com

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San Francisco Mayor Lurie hosts first-ever Diwali celebration at City Hall

San Francisco City Hall hosted its first-ever Diwali celebration on November 4, 2026, bringing together Indian and American dignitaries, city officials and community leaders to mark the Festival of Lights and celebrate the Indian-American community’s cultural contributions. The event was organised by Indiaspora and attended by India’s Consul General...

San Francisco, CA · 1d

ABC7 News Bay Area

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Defense attacks credibility of key witness Mario Juarez in trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

An attorney for David Duong, founder of California Waste Solutions and a defendant in the bribery and corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, spent much of Thursday challenging the credibility of the prosecution's key witness, Mario Juarez, during testimony in federal court.

Oakland, CA · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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San Francisco Coffee Festival pours spotlight on Bay Area’s top roasters

The 10th annual coffee festival kicked off Saturday with tasting-size samples, educational panels and live music from local artists.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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S.F.’s Elizabeth Holmes look-alike contest: Turtlenecks, lipstick and laughter

A contest to find the doppelgängers of disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and filmmaker Nathan Fielder drew hundreds of people to San Francisco’s Lafayette Park.

San Francisco, CA · 23h

KQED

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‘Blue Tsunami’ Impresses Bay Area Voters. There’s More Work to Do, They Say

The 2026 midterm elections were historic for Democrats, but those who kept the Golden State blue are adamant that now is not the time for party leaders to get complacent. Bay Area voters rallied in San Francisco and San José on Saturday to celebrate a “tsunami” of firsts and accomplishments for the Democratic Party – multiple flipped red-to-blue seats, the first-ever Black female governor in the country and the first Muslim member of the Senate, to name a few – in what many say is a repudiation of President Donald Trump and the issues that took priority in his Make America Great Again movement.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

gratefulweb.com

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Wreckless Strangers Release “Christmas Tears,” Announce Bay Area Shows

SAN FRANCISCO, CA | November 6, 2026 — Riding high from their recent performance at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Ameri-Cali Soul band Wreckless Strangers are kicking off the holiday season with their first Christmas song, “Christmas Tears,” released November 6. The band will debut the single live, alongside its signature blend of originals and crowd-pleasing covers, at Rancho Nicasio on Friday, November 20, followed by a show at Lucca Bar & Grill in Benicia on Saturday, December 19.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

KQED

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Valkyries Parade Helps Muni and BART Break Records, Too

At least two Bay Area public transit agencies broke post-pandemic ridership records on Wednesday, as thousands of cheering fans rode buses and trains to San Francisco’s waterfront for the Golden State Valkyries’ WNBA championship parade. “Valkyries fever is very real,” said Parisa Safarzadeh, the director of communications for...

San Francisco, CA · 1d

SFGate

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Regional: Bay Area Cities Mark Da De Los Muertos With Festivals, Cultural Celebrations On Saturday

Communities across the Bay Area will mark Da de los Muertos on Saturday with cultural festivals, traditional music, dance performances, art and family activities. The celebrations begin at 10 a.m. at the Presidio Tunnel Tops and Crissy Field Center in San Francisco, where the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy will host a combined Da de los Muertos and Diwali festival. A planting activity in remembrance of loved ones will begin at 10:30 a.m.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

KTVU FOX 2

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Oakland Diwali festival celebrates South Asian culture, diversity and community

The Oakland Diwali festival brought hundreds together for a colorful celebration of South Asian culture, featuring dance performances, music and free food. Produced by City Councilmember Janani Ramachandran, the growing Festival of Lights aims to celebrate diversity and create a sense of belonging for people of all backgrounds.

Oakland, CA · 19h

Country Herald

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California Weather Alert: SF 16-Foot Waves, Flooding Nov. 8-13

Breaking waves reaching 16 feet could sweep across San Francisco beaches as unusually high tides threaten low-lying coastal areas. The danger extends beyond the shoreline, with possible road closures and flooding continuing through Friday.

San Francisco, CA · 13h

Alameda Post

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Bart is Ready for a Family

At just a year-and-a half old, Bart has a whole lot of love packed into one wiggly package. This energetic young dog is full of personality and is endlessly curious about the world around him. Whether it’s spotting a bird, investigating an interesting smell, or greeting a new friend, Bart approaches life with enthusiasm and his tail never seems to stop moving.

Alameda, CA · 1d

News Channel 312

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Three-diculous! Gauchos tie program record for made 3-pointers in blowout win

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - UCSB tied a program record with 18 made three-pointers in a 90-67 home win over Oakland. Eight different Gauchos hit at least one three-pointer and as a team UCSB was 18-for-29 Viljami Vartiainen came off the bench and scored a game-high 20 points, making 5 for 9 from 3-point The post Three-diculous! Gauchos tie program record for made 3-pointers in blowout win appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Barbara, CA · 19h