Micah Ford Rushes for Four Touchdowns to Tie School Record as Stanford Dominates Elon 34-7
Cardinal running back Micah Ford breaks an 81-yard fourth-quarter touchdown run to tie Stanford single-game rushing history while…
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Purdy needs 5 throws Monday to top NFL's career passer-rating list
With five pass attempts Monday at Levi's Stadium, the undefeated San Francisco quarterback will qualify for the career leaderboard…
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Mid-Market's The Nook seeks donors and co-managers before February
Seven friends running a 2,000-square-foot Market Street arts and gathering loft secure winter bridge funding while recruiting partner…
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Williams' 26 points lift Valkyries past Dream 68-64 in Game 1
French forward converts six clutch free throws in the final two minutes at Chase Center to seal Golden State's 50th consecutive…
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Alameda Showcases Sherman Street Halloween Exhibits and Friends of Ken Concert Alongside Historic Naval Tours
Alameda homeowners along Sherman Street unveil elaborate Halloween yard displays and host a free Friends of Ken neighborhood concert…
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No. 21 Wake Forest Defeats Cal Football 41-7 at Memorial Stadium as Campus Hosts Sunday ACC Volleyball and Judy Collins
Quarterback Gio Lopez throws four touchdown passes to hand the Golden Bears a conference setback before Sunday's busy slate at Haas…
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The next AI revolution may be made of concrete
Self-driving cars could change where we live. Artificial intelligence could change how our homes are built.
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Golden State Valkyries Host Atlanta Dream at Chase Center in Historic WNBA Finals Clash
In just their second WNBA season, the Golden State Valkyries take the court at San Francisco's Chase Center on Saturday against the…
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UC Berkeley Opens On-Campus StreamU Twitch Broadcast Studio for Student-Athlete Content
Cal Athletics has partnered with StreamU, UnlimitedIRL, and Twitch to launch a professional on-campus broadcast studio helping Golden…
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Two Capybara Siblings Debut at San Francisco Zoo, Ending Nearly Decade-Long Absence
Two four-month-old capybara siblings from the Sacramento Zoo have settled into the Puente al Sur habitat at the San Francisco Zoo,…
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Undefeated San Francisco 49ers Prepare to Face Washington Commanders on Monday Without Nick Bosa
Fresh off a five-sack divisional victory over Seattle, the 5-0 NFC West leaders rely on rookie defensive depth to contain mobile…
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ConnectWise backup breach reaches 162 Microsoft 365 tenants
Incident responders from Microsoft, Huntress, and Todyl confirm OAuth token rotation and urge Bay Area enterprise CISOs to audit…
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Emeryville Public Art Committee Honors Three Decades of Civic Arts Stewardship at Annual Celebration of the Arts
Curators, municipal officials, and East Bay creatives gather to celebrate textile artist Sharon Wilchar and view the 40th annual…
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Cal Men’s Golf Team Heads to Seaside for Saint Mary’s Invitational Following First Season Victory
Golden Bears face nationally ranked Santa Clara and defending champion Arkansas State across 54 holes from October 19–21.
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State Sen. Jesse Arreguín Announces $1 Million State Grant to Modernize Berkeley 911 Dispatch Center
Budget allocation replaces 25-year-old emergency console equipment and establishes a dedicated dispatcher training facility.
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Cal Sophomore Laura Cilekova Reaches Singles Quarterfinals at ITA Northwest Regional at Stanford
Golden Bears tennis standout qualifies for November West Sectional Championship after strong singles and doubles run.
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AC Transit Announces Evening Bus Detours in Berkeley for October 17 Cal Football Game
Lines 22, 27, 36, and 51B will reroute around Memorial Stadium and Southside corridors during pre-game and post-game windows.
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Michael Pollan and Neuroscientist Christof Koch Explore Consciousness in UC Berkeley Forum
Cal Performances and UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics release conversation moderated by Shayla Love.
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City of San Leandro Announces Weekly Schedule for Ongoing Street Maintenance Program
Public Works crews deploy chip seal, slurry seal, and pavement striping across residential and commercial corridors.
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Cal Men’s Basketball Enters Third ACC Season With Revamped Roster Under Coach Mark Madsen
Golden Bears reload with transfers Jordan Ross and Nojus Indrusaitis at Haas Pavilion after winning 22 games last year.
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Downtown Oakland Renames Broadway Blocks Black Panther Party Boulevard for 60th Anniversary Gathering
Four-day milestone celebration brings together historic party members, Mayor Barbara Lee, and 1,000 students for free workshops.
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Banana Ball Returns to San Francisco With Two Oracle Park Showdowns Scheduled for July 2027
Party Animals and Indianapolis Clowns headline waterfront baseball spectacle as ticket lottery closes October 31.
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Golden State Tops Portland 128–118 Behind Balanced Scoring in Front of 18,064 Chase Center Fans
Curry tallies 20 points and Horford adds 15 in high-scoring Bay Area showcase as Lillard leads Portland with 23 points.
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Sweetgreen Targets November 17 Grand Opening at Emeryville Public Market
Fast-casual culinary chain pledges one donated meal to Alameda County Community Food Bank for every order sold on opening day along…
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Multi-Sport Standout Dr. Charelle Braden Selected for Napa High School Athletic Hall of Fame
Class of 2003 basketball scorer and girls golf pioneer will be honored October 24 during 28th annual induction banquet at Napa Elks…
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The Voice Contestant Koumba Diallo to Headline Opening Ceremonies at Alameda Donut Fun Run
Fifteen-year-old vocalist on Team Kelly Clarkson will perform at Saturday’s fourth annual 5K race and festival benefiting Girls Inc.…
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Historian Dennis Evanosky Leads Weekend Walking Tours of Naval Air Station Alameda History
Saturday and Sunday morning excursions starting at the Navy Way Main Gate explore 1931–1942 Army Air Corps and United States Navy base…
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Alameda Planning Board Recommends Revisions to Gibbons Drive Sidewalk and Tree Removal Plan
Unanimous board vote urges City Council to lower the proposed 20 percent five-year tree removal cap and establish a neighborhood…
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Alameda City Council to Vote October 20 on Building 11 Hangar Lease with Poseidon Aerospace
Autonomous cargo aircraft startup backed by $60 million in capital plans to manufacture pilotless planes at Alameda Point with up to…
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Bubb Elementary Parent Quintin Riis Challenges Incumbents in Mountain View Whisman School Board Race
District volunteer campaigns on fiscal oversight of $11 million deficit, administrative transparency, screen time limits, and advanced…
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California Files Federal Lawsuit to Block Closure of National Archives Facility in San Francisco
Attorney General Rob Bonta warns that transferring fragile Bureau of Indian Affairs records without consultation threatens 109…
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AC Transit Board Reviews Contingency Plan for 16 Percent Service Cuts if Regional Tax Measure Fails
Backup proposal scheduled for a December board vote would eliminate five bus lines and weekend Transbay service starting in June 2027…
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Berkeley Voters Weigh Measure AA Proposal to Double Municipal Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax
November ballot initiative would raise levy from one cent to two cents per fluid ounce to expand school nutrition programs and…
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Hayward City Council Schedules Closed Session Meeting and Public Comment Period for October 20
Residents may submit written remarks by 3:00 PM Tuesday or speak via Conference Room 2A and Zoom before council members convene in…
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Milo Foundation Animal Shelter Reopens in Point Richmond Following $450,000 Facility Renovation
Six-week overhaul replaces decade-old flooring and kennels at Contra Costa rescue center, sparking seven pet adoptions on opening day.
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UC Berkeley’s New Gateway Café Serves Cava-Style Mediterranean Bowls Ahead of Chain’s Bay Area Arrival
Located inside the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society building, campus eatery offers $17 build-your-own bowls as Cava…
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Cal Women’s Basketball Hosts Reigning Champion UCLA in Jason Kidd Foundation Charity Exhibition at Haas Pavilion
Nearly 4,000 fans attend Berkeley benefit game and Hall of Fame fireside chat with Jason Kidd and Gary Payton supporting girls’ youth…
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Cal Tight End Dorian Thomas Embodies Resilience as Golden Bears Prepare to Face No. 21 Wake Forest
Twenty-one-year-old transfer from New Mexico overcame personal hardship and mental health struggles to anchor Berkeley’s offensive…
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Cal Men’s Soccer Defeats Saint Mary’s 4-0 at Edwards Stadium Behind Lucca Guimaraes Brace
Golden Bears cap nonconference slate with fourth consecutive victory as Cesar Cordova and Callen Lewis also find the net in Berkeley.
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No. 20 Cal Field Hockey Travels to Face UC Davis in Sunday Nonconference Matchup
Golden Bears look to sharpen transition play on the road before closing the regular season with three consecutive ACC contests.
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Cal Women’s Volleyball Returns to Haas Pavilion to Host NC State and Wake Forest in ACC Play
Golden Bears bring a 13-4 overall record into weekend home matches on Friday evening and Sunday afternoon in Berkeley.
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Golden State Valkyries Host Atlanta Dream at Chase Center in Historic WNBA Finals Opener
Second-year Bay Area expansion franchise brings championship basketball to Mission Bay following record-setting regular season sweep.
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Berkeley Symphony Opens 2026–27 Concert Season as Conductor Kent Nagano Returns to Lead World Premiere
Legendary music director rejoins East Bay orchestra to open its landmark season with contemporary symphonic commissions and classical…
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Oakland Ballet marks 10 years of Luna Mexicana at the Paramount
Celebrated East Bay cultural production unites classical ballet, traditional Mexican folklorico, and live mariachi accompaniment for…
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East Bay Parks Commences Restoration of Robert I. Schroder Overcrossing on Iron Horse Trail
Pedestrian and bicycle bridge over Treat Boulevard receives structural seismic reinforcement, anti-slip decking, and energy-efficient…
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Napa County Superior Court Expands Bilingual Legal Navigation and Self-Help Center in Downtown Napa
State judicial grant funds interactive Spanish-English kiosks, document clinics, and mediation resources for North Bay families.
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Oakland Roots and Soul Finalize Historic Coliseum Interim Lease and Youth Soccer Community Fund
USL soccer clubs secure 2027 home matches at the Coliseum complex while establishing grassroots athletic clinics for Oakland and…
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Lafayette Community Foundation Funds Expanded Solar-Powered Bike Hub at Lafayette BART Station
New secure on-demand bike lockers, e-bike charging docks, and digital repair kiosks open to ease regional highway commute congestion…
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Richmond Greenway opens wheelchair-accessible garden beds
West County youth and disability rights advocates inaugurate sensory agriculture beds and stabilized pathways along the pedestrian…
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Napa County Fire and Highway Patrol Conduct Aerial Extraction for Injured Cyclist in Skyline Park
Emergency crews coordinate technical hillside hoist rescue on remote Marie Creek Trail following severe mountain bike tumble.
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