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Major East Bay Hospital System Cuts 70+ Jobs Across Walnut Creek and Concord

WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA — One of the East Bay’s largest healthcare providers has eliminated more than 70 positions across Walnut Creek and Concord, with additional cuts in nearby communities, according to California employment records. John Muir Health, the nonprofit hospital system operating major medical centers in both cities,...

Walnut Creek, CA · 2d
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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 · 4d

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
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Los Angeles Times

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Inside the world of San Francisco 'peptide parties' — including one aboard a World War II ship

As HHS loosens peptide restrictions, advocates and entrepreneurs embrace unproven compounds despite researchers' warnings

San Francisco, CA · 3d

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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

San Francisco Chronicle

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San Francisco approves first new gay bathhouse in decades

The San Francisco Planning Commission voted to approve permits for Sanctum Baths, an “adult sex venue” and the first gay bathhouse to be authorized in the city in decades.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

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 · 3d

KQED

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The Little-Known Naval History of the Nimitz House

You might not know it, but there’s a grand mansion hiding under the Bay Bridge, and it has deep ties to Yerba Buena’s naval history. For Veteran’s Day, we are bringing back a story reported by our producer Gabriela Glueck for the Bay Curious podcast. We’ll learn more about the house’s namesake, meet a retired Navy officer who used to live there, and understand how the Bay Bridge fits into the picture.

San Francisco, CA · 3d

The Voice of San Francisco

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The Network: A four-part series about the people, the money, and the businesses behind the Sheng Thao federal corruption trial

“I believe he did come, yeah.” — Mario Juarez when confronted on the witness stand about Attorney General Rob Bonta visiting the Evolutionary Homes showroom, Nov. 9, 2026 On July 4, 2024, The Voice of San Francisco published an article titled “The Bonta money trail,” which detailed the decade-long, financially advantageous relationship between Attorney General […] The post The Network: A four-part series about the people, the money, and the businesses behind the Sheng Thao federal corruption trial appeared first on The Voice of San Francisco .

California · 1d

People

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Candidate Who Died Months Ago Is About to Win His Election in California

“He’s the best guy for the job, even in this situation, unfortunately,” one former rival said of the candidate days after he died in August

Calaveras County, CA · 1d

People

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Archaeologist Unearthed Staircase in San Francisco, Leading to a Basement Preserved Since a 7.9-Magnitude Earthquake Destroyed the City in 1906 (Exclusive)

Alex Coburn was working as an archaeologist on staff for an engineering company when his crew discovered the perfectly intact space

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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FBI informant says he made straw donation to Rebecca Kaplan

A former Oakland city councilmember’s relationship to controversial FBI informant Mario Juarez came under scrutiny Thursday, during a hearing in the corruption trial of Sheng Thao. Rebecca Kaplan, the at-large member on the council from 2009 to 2025, is not accused of participating in the alleged bribery scheme where...

Oakland, CA · 16h

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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 · 1d

Silicon Valley

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Oakley moves to ban all data centers, even tiny ones in homes

OAKLEY — Data centers of any size or regardless of what they are called, will no longer be allowed in the city. In a 3-1 vote, the Oakley City Council introduced an ordinance on Tuesday banning data centers in all zoning districts within the city. In addition to commercial...

Oakley, CA · 1d

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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 · 2d

SFGate

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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 · 21h

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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

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Pinole Awarded $5 Million to Improve Air Quality and Health for Households in Pollution Corridor

Pinole, CA – The City of Pinole is proud to announce that the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has awarded approximately $5 million to support a new decarbonization program designed to improve air quality and health outcomes for 189 households in a Pinole corridor disproportionately impacted by pollution.

Pinole, CA · 3d

KTVU FOX 2

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Popular Oakland nightclub to close; no reason given

OAKLAND, Calif. - A popular Oakland nightclub is closing abruptly at the end of the month. Crybaby, located on Telegraph Avenue across from the Fox Theater, announced Tuesday on social media that its doors will soon close. The post did not give a reason why. "Crybaby is closing its doors...

Oakland, CA · 3d