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Saying goodbye to the Burger Pit, another classic San Jose joint: As the last restaurant of the once-large chain closes its doors after 71 years ...
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Saying goodbye to the Burger Pit, another classic San Jose joint
Quick Glance: Farewell to Burger Pit: A Final Day of Memories
  • Kevin Ashford arrived at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, the first in line for the Burger Pit's last day on Blossom Hill Road.

  • The Burger Pit, the last location of the iconic South Bay chain, ran out of takeout containers, milkshakes, and phone service on Monday.

  • Over 30 people had gathered in line by 11 a.m., an hour before the final opening, eager to witness the depletion of supplies.

  • Memories made at family restaurants like these are not listed next to steaks, salads, and burgers on the menu. They are the true main courses.
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San Jose: West Coast Sourdough coming to Willow Glen: Sandwich-soup-salad shop's first South Bay location already open on Coleman
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San Jose: West Coast Sourdough coming to Willow Glen
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Michelin Guide’s debut hotel rankings include these Bay Area gems: In Michelin’s first-ever hotel rankings, four luxury Bay Area establishments are among the ...
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Michelin Guide’s debut hotel rankings include these Bay Area gems
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Brunch and Thai cuisine are available under one roof at a new Clayton restaurant: Find Laotian sausage, Thai tea waffles, eggs Benedict and more at Skylar Bistro
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Brunch and Thai cuisine are available under one roof at a new Clayton ...
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Here's where Oakland's Horn Barbecue is reopening after a fire: A fire ravaged acclaimed barbecue restaurant Horn Barbecue in Oakland. Here's where it's ...
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Here's where Oakland's Horn Barbecue is reopening after a fire
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Gyros! Souvlaki! Nick the Greek comes to Pinole with Mediterranean fast food: Nick the Greek, a Bay Area chain specializing in Mediterranean food like gyros and ...
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Gyros! Souvlaki! Nick the Greek comes to Pinole with Mediterranean fast ...
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San Jose: The Bay Area’s first Burger Pit opened in 1953. The last one is closing Tuesday
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Quick Glance: San Jose: The End of Iconic Burger Pit After 71 Years
  • Paul Berger, the aptly named owner, closed the last Burger Pit location in San Jose after a surge of customers present until the closure on April 23, 2024.

  • The Burger Pit chain, originally founded in the 1950s by Albert Berger, will come to an end with the closing of the last location in the South Bay area.

  • Owner Berger, who upheld his father's philosophy of good food at reasonable prices, will close the business after 71 years and take the popular chili recipe to the grave.

  • Despite the nostalgic feel and popular dishes of Burger Pit, customers will primarily miss the conviviality as they bid farewell to long-time staff and the historic location.
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Bay Area gas station staffing company shutting down, cutting workers: Bay Area gas station staffing company shutting down, laying off over 300 employees
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Bay Area gas station staffing company shutting down, cutting workers
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Peninsula gas station charges $7.09 per gallon for regular: A gas station on the Peninsula is giving drivers some extreme sticker shock.
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Peninsula gas station charges $7.09 per gallon for regular
Quick Glance: Menlo Park Gas Station Charges $7.09 Per Gallon for Regular
  • A gas station on the Peninsula is causing extreme price shocks for drivers. The Chevron station in Menlo Park is charging $7.09 per gallon for regular, $7.45 for plus, and $7.69 for supreme. This is at least a dollar higher than neighboring stations and well above the California average of $5.42.

  • According to AAA, gas stations set their own prices, and it depends on when they purchase their gas. If they buy their gas wholesale when oil prices are high, they need to sell it at that price to make a profit.

  • AAA Northern California spokesperson John Treanor mentioned that gas prices have been elevated recently due to increased demand in spring, higher costs of the summer blend, and rising crude oil prices influenced by Middle East turmoil.

  • AAA states that gas prices are expected to stabilize at this point.
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Tesla plans huge Bay Area job cuts, including at Fremont car factory: Tesla has decided to slash well over 2,700 Bay Area jobs, including layoffs at the ...
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Tesla plans huge Bay Area job cuts, including at Fremont car factory
Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
  • Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.

  • Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.

  • Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.

  • Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
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Big San Jose manufacturing and industrial project pushes forward: A big manufacturing and industrial complex in San Jose that could accommodate hundreds of jobs ...
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Big San Jose manufacturing and industrial project pushes forward
Quick Glance: Major San Jose Manufacturing and Industrial Project Progresses
  • A large manufacturing and industrial complex in San Jose, potentially accommodating hundreds of jobs, is planned for vacant land in San Jose.

  • The project is set to be built at 865 Embedded Way in San Jose, on a 10.2-acre site, as indicated by city planning documents.

  • Development plans include an 'industrial manufacturing building' totaling about 121,400 square feet, based on records at San Jose City Hall.

  • The project site is located east of U.S. Highway 101 between the freeway interchanges with Hellyer Avenue and Silver Creek Valley Road.
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Elon Musk and Tesla: Is the CEO’s controversial behavior responsible for company’s struggles?
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and Tesla: Influence of CEO's divisive behavior on company's challenges
  • The wealthiest individual globally freely voices his opinions, often sparking debate.

  • Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, has attacked U.S. election integrity, embraced White-supremacist propaganda, and accused President Joe Biden of treason.

  • Experts suggest that Musk's conduct may deter potential customers, but larger issues impact his company. With growing competition in the electric vehicle market, his polarizing personality could lead to more significant long-term damage.

  • While Musk may be damaging Tesla’s image with some consumers, the primary focus remains on the product and its dependability. Many consumers do not base their purchasing decisions on the political views of the company's leader.
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Bay Area Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi gets her own Barbie doll: Kristi Yamaguchi, a figure skating star from the Bay Area, has inspired a Barbie doll in her ...
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Bay Area Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi gets her own Barbie doll
Quick Glance: Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi Honored with Barbie Doll for AAPI Heritage Month
  • Mattel has released a new doll in the famed figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi's likeness that pays homage to her victorious performance at the 1992 Olympics.

  • Timed for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, the doll features details like Yamaguchi's gold ribbon in her hair, her celebratory bouquet, and white skates.

  • Kristi Yamaguchi, the first Asian American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating, has transitioned her success into becoming a bestselling author and advocate for children's literacy.

  • The toymaker's latest launch is part of its Inspiring Women Series, honoring remarkable heroines and empowering young girls to dream bigger.
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It’s not just skyscrapers and high-density — ‘builder’s remedy’ is also bringing more urban sprawl
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It’s not just skyscrapers and high-density — ‘builder’s remedy’ is also ...
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McDonald's opened its doors in the Mittelburgenland Business Park: The new restaurant has been open since Thursday morning.
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McDonald's opened its doors in the Mittelburgenland Business Park
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San Jose man who went missing on hike is found dead at ocean’s edge: A San Jose man who had become separated from his wife on a trail was found dead by another ...
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San Jose man who went missing on hike is found dead at ocean’s edge
Quick Glance: Tragic Outcome for Missing San Jose Hiker
  • A man from San Jose, who got separated from his wife on a hiking trail, was tragically found deceased by another hiker, as reported by emergency officials in Oregon.

  • Richard Ehrhart, aged 69, went missing on the afternoon of April 21 while exploring a coastal trail near Natural Bridges, located north of Brookings, according to a report from the Curry County Sheriff’s Office.

  • Upon being unable to locate Ehrhart, his wife returned to their vehicle to wait for him, as she later informed the authorities.

  • Around the time of 2:35 p.m., an individual contacted the Brookings police after spotting a person lying motionless on the rocks beneath the trail. A rescue team descended 300 feet down the steep slope and found Ehrhart's body. A chaplain was requested for his wife.
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Tesla mass layoffs impact Bay Area, with over 2,750 jobs lost: Tesla mass layoffs slam Bay Area workers in Fremont and Palo Alto facilities, with over 2 ...
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Tesla mass layoffs impact Bay Area, with over 2,750 jobs lost
Quick Glance: Tesla Layoffs Impact Bay Area with Over 2,750 Jobs Lost
  • Tesla mass layoffs hit Bay Area's Fremont and Palo Alto facilities, resulting in over 2,750 job cuts. The job cuts are part of a broader 10% workforce reduction at Tesla, affecting various locations.

  • The layoffs are set to commence on June 14, impacting employees across multiple sites in Fremont and Palo Alto. In addition, significant job losses will occur in Lathrop, Burbank, and Austin, totaling thousands of affected workers.

  • Tesla's decision to eliminate a large portion of its workforce stems from the need to reduce costs amidst industry challenges. CEO Elon Musk emphasized the necessity of these layoffs despite their impact on employees and communities.

  • The company's restructuring plan reflects a shift in focus and operational strategies to address market dynamics, including declining stock value and competitive pressures in the electric vehicle sector. Tesla's future direction aims to navigate these challenges while maintaining its position in the industry.
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Bay Area bounces back with job gains in March, led by South Bay hiring: The job markets in the Bay Area and California powered to robust job gains in March ...
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Bay Area bounces back with job gains in March, led by South Bay hiring
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Express to close two Bay Area stores following bankruptcy filing: Express, a casual clothing retailer once considered a staple in American malls ...
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Express to close two Bay Area stores following bankruptcy filing
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Tech companies slash hundreds more Bay Area jobs as layoffs persist: Tech companies have revealed plans to chop hundreds more jobs in the Bay Area ...
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Tech companies slash hundreds more Bay Area jobs as layoffs persist
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San Jose installs new license plate reader in East San Jose to curb crime: Although ALPR technology is increasingly popular among Bay Area city officials ...
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San Jose installs new license plate reader in East San Jose to curb crime
Quick Glance: San Jose Implements New Measures to Combat Crime
  • Mayor Matt Mahan assisted in installing a new automatic license plate reader camera at the corner of King Road and Wilshire Boulevard to monitor the neighborhood.

  • The use of ALPR technology in the city has aided in the arrest of around 200 suspects and recovery of stolen vehicles worth $2 million in the past.

  • Funding for the city's network of Flock cameras came from a mix of the city's general fund, allocations from last year's budget, and a grant for combating organized retail theft.

  • Despite the increasing popularity of ALPR technology among Bay Area city officials, privacy advocates remain concerned about storing data for a year in San Jose, heightening the risk of information exposure in a data breach.
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384-square-foot Cupertino home sells for ‘considerably over' $1.7 million asking price
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Quick Glance: Tiny Cupertino Home Sells for Significantly More Than $1.7 Million Asking Price
  • A small residence in the Bay Area, suitable for most apartments, fetched a price "considerably over" the requested $1.7 million, as confirmed by a real estate agent involved in the deal to NBC Bay Area.

  • Occupying 384 square feet and essentially a studio apartment, the property is located in Cupertino. The agent mentioned the property received multiple bids and cannot reveal the final price until the pending sale is completed.

  • Scott Budman from NBC Bay Area delves deeper into the property, exploring how the concept of an affordable "starter home" is no longer viable.
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Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez shooting trial start date set by judge: The trial date for Cain Velasquez, a former mixed-martial arts champion charged with ...
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Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez shooting trial start date set by judge
Quick Glance: Former UFC Champion Cain Velasquez Shooting Trial Start Date Set
  • The trial for Cain Velasquez, the former mixed-martial arts champion charged with attempting to kill a man accused of molesting his child and instead shooting the man's stepfather after a lengthy South Bay car chase, is scheduled to start on September 9, as ruled by a judge on Wednesday.

  • Judge Elizabeth Peterson also scheduled a pre-trial hearing for June 26 to determine the readiness of the prosecution and defense for the trial in September.

  • Velasquez has been out of jail custody since November 2022, participating in wrestling and mixed-martial arts events in California and Arizona under release terms allowing court-approved travel for work.

  • Velasquez, facing potential life imprisonment, is accused of shooting at Harry Goularte Jr. at least twice while he was traveling with his mother and stepfather from Morgan Hill to San Jose on February 28, 2022, to be fitted for an ankle monitor at a county office.
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BART bids a fond farewell to its legacy train cars: BART’s so-called legacy fleet of rail cars was officially retired on Saturday as several hundred people ...
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BART bids a fond farewell to its legacy train cars
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List: Where to find cheap gas in the South Bay right now: Many drivers are willing to go the extra mile to find a cheaper tank of gas (think Costco).
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List: Where to find cheap gas in the South Bay right now
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Opinion: Make Bay Area transit seamless as a condition of new funding: The most cost-effective way to get more people riding is by running more buses and trains ...
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Opinion: Make Bay Area transit seamless as a condition of new funding
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Cashless payment: Finally introduce compulsory card devices! - Comment: Money is often only moved digitally, without the need for bills and coins ...
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Cashless payment: Finally introduce compulsory card devices! - Comment
Quick Glance: Card Terminal Requirement: Advocating for Cashless Payment - Commentary
  • Card terminals for EC and credit cards are still missing in many stores.

  • Advocating for the development towards cashless payment to bring stubborn cash users to reason.

  • A nationwide card terminal requirement for merchants is proposed as a solution to offer all payment options.

  • The benefits of card payment are emphasized, and laziness and fear of technology are cited as reasons for refusal.
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Bay Area condo war widens after $1 million units sell for just $32,000: The developer’s lawsuit contends that the units in the downtown tower are worth more than ...
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Bay Area condo war widens after $1 million units sell for just $32,000
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Restaurants charge a no-show fee if guests don't show up: More and more guests reserve seats in the restaurant, but then don't go. This annoys restaurateurs ...
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Restaurants charge a no-show fee if guests don't show up
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'A significant portion of my income': Diner charged extra $2,000 for $20.90 meal at Collin's restaurant
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Tech workers leaving San Francisco now moving to New York City: Forget Austin and Miami: Young techies bailing on the Bay Area are setting their sights on pricey ...
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Tech workers leaving San Francisco now moving to New York City
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Warriors’ season ends unceremoniously with blowout loss to Kings in play-in: Thompson went 0-for-10, picking a bad time to have the worst game of his storied ...
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Quick Glance: Kings-Warriors: Coach Kerr Endorses NBA Play-In
  • Coach Steve Kerr supports the NBA play-in tournament for adding excitement to the season.

  • The play-in format provided a lifeline for the Kings and Warriors, who wouldn't have made the playoffs in the old system.

  • The Kings face challenges due to injuries to key players, while Coach Brown praises the Warriors' core players.

  • Brown highlights the impact of Chris Paul and his greatness in the NBA.
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Nonprofit donates custom home in this East Bay city for Marine injured in Afghanistan
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Nonprofit donates custom home in this East Bay city for Marine injured in ...
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With a baby due in July, a South Bay couple searches for their first home. What could $1.5 million buy?
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Quick Glance: A South Bay Couple's Journey to Find Their First Home Amid Expecting a Baby
  • Nishant Singh and Apeqsha Dudani decided to purchase a $1.5 million home in the Bay Area upon learning they are expecting a daughter in July. Despite high interest rates and fierce market competition, their budget ranged between $1.3 and $1.5 million.

  • Prioritizing a single-family home with at least three bedrooms and space for parental visits in a good school district, they opted for a $1,339,000 house in South San Jose after considering various options in San Jose and Fremont.

  • Although initially aiming not to spend more than $1.5 million, an offer of $1.625 million allowed them to secure the house. Despite the higher price, they achieved a $1,200 monthly savings on the mortgage and look forward to preparing their new home for their daughter.

  • Two weeks after moving in, they are still adjusting to homeownership and plan to prepare the house for their daughter. Despite initial concerns about distance from friends, they are excited to host events and gatherings, including a baby shower in June.
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Oakland affordable housing project breaks ground after years of delays: The six-story, 91-unit development will be 100% below market rate, financed by a ...
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Oakland affordable housing project breaks ground after years of delays
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Imagine Dragons to bring ‘best body of work’ to the Bay Area: The “Radioactive” band’s upcoming tour is scheduled to stop at Shoreline Amphitheater in October.
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Imagine Dragons to bring ‘best body of work’ to the Bay Area
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Under Cecil Williams, Glide Memorial became world-renowned for welcoming ‘anyone who wanted to come’
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Today is the last day Monell's at the Manor is serving breakfast and lunch : Today is the last day to eat at Monell's at the Manor by the Nashville ...
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Today is the last day Monell's at the Manor is serving breakfast and lunch ...
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Tesla layoffs draw suit claiming not enough warning for California workers: Tesla “acted intentionally and with deliberate indifference and conscious disregard ...
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Tesla layoffs draw suit claiming not enough warning for California workers
Quick Glance: Legal Action Taken Against Tesla for Inadequate Warning in Employee Layoffs
  • A former employee filed a lawsuit against Tesla Inc., alleging that the company's decision to lay off about 10% of its global workforce violated the law by not providing the required advance notice.

  • The lawsuit claims that Tesla acted intentionally and with conscious disregard for the rights of its employees by failing to provide a 60-day warning as mandated by California law.

  • In a recent communication to staff, CEO Elon Musk of Tesla disclosed the job cuts, mentioning reasons such as role duplication and the imperative to cut costs.

  • Following the layoffs of over 500 employees at its battery factory near Reno, Nevada, in 2022, Tesla encountered similar accusations. A ruling moved the dispute from federal court in Austin, Texas, to arbitration.
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Mad about the A’s shifting from Oakland to Sacramento? You’re missing the big picture | Opinion
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Mad about the A’s shifting from Oakland to Sacramento? You’re missing the ...
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Most Seattle-area renters report big rent hikes in the past 12 months: Fifty-three percent of Seattle-area renters saw their monthly rent jump more than $100 in ...
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Most Seattle-area renters report big rent hikes in the past 12 months
Quick Glance: Majority of Seattle-area Renters Report Significant Rent Increases in Past 12 Months
  • While rents in the Seattle area and nationally surged in the early pandemic years, the rental market seems to have calmed since 2023, providing some relief to local tenants.

  • However, recent survey data from the US Census Bureau suggests that the majority of renters in the Seattle area may not agree with these reports.

  • Out of the estimated 658,000 individuals who experienced rent hikes, approximately 113,000 had a relatively minor increase of under $100. A significantly larger group - around 306,000 - saw their rent rise between $100 and $249 per month.

  • Established in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, the initiative aimed to inform authorities and policymakers about the pandemic's effects on communities nationwide and offer data to support recovery post-pandemic.
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Family of teen found dead in SF driveway searches for answers: The family of an East Bay teenager found dead on a San Francisco sidewalk is desperately searching ...
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Family of teen found dead in SF driveway searches for answers
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UAE: 6 cafes, eateries offering free food to residents affected by floods - News | Khaleej Times
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'That's our crab!' Charmaine Sheh eats at Kelly Jie Seafood, has owners rushing down to meet her
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‘No One Retires to California,’ They Thought. But Their Grandchildren Beckoned Them to the Bay Area.
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‘No One Retires to California,’ They Thought. But Their Grandchildren Beckoned Them to the Bay Area.
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‘No One Retires to California,’ They Thought. But Their Grandchildren ...
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Dozens of Google employees protest use of company’s tech for war in Gaza: Googlers marched through the Sunnyvale campus in support of Palestine and against ...
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Dozens of Google employees protest use of company’s tech for war in Gaza
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
  • Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.

  • The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.

  • No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."

  • The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
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2024 NHL mock draft roundup: San Jose locked in with top prospect Macklin Celebrini
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Buyers grab downtown San Jose condos in foreclosure auction with winning bids up to $32,300
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Quick Glance: Buyers Secure San Jose Downtown Condos at Foreclosure Auction with Bids up to $32,300
  • Potential buyers gathered for an auction to acquire ten condominiums in a residential building in downtown San Jose constructed by a developer facing challenges, despite legal processes aiming to postpone the foreclosure and sale.

  • Following the delinquency of Z&L Properties in paying the HOA maintenance fees for the ten condominiums, the association for the dual-tower complex organized the auction.

  • Despite the issuance of a temporary restraining order by Santa Clara County Superior Court Helen Williams on April 2, the auction activities continued outside the courthouse, leading to an unexpected and thrilling sequence of events.

  • Z&L Properties has a 90-day window to reclaim ownership of the recently sold units if the outstanding fees, fines, and interests for each condominium are settled. Nevertheless, the purchasers of the nine units paid a remarkable fraction of the expected price for residential properties in a high-rise building in the Bay Area.
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Tupac estate threatens Drake over AI-generated cameo: Tupac Shakur’s estate is considering legal action against Drake in response to a diss track that features ...
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Tupac estate threatens Drake over AI-generated cameo
Quick Glance: Tupac Shakur's Estate Threatens Drake with AI Voice Imitation Lawsuit
  • Tupac Shakur's estate has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Drake over his use of an AI-generated imitation of Tupac's voice in a new song.

  • The estate demands that Drake cease publication of the song and take all necessary steps to remove it from all platforms as it constitutes a flagrant violation of Tupac's publicity rights.

  • Drake is accused of creating the false impression that Tupac's estate endorses his lyrics, adversely affecting the market for Amaru Entertainment, Inc.'s AI projects.

  • Drake is requested to provide written confirmation that 'Taylor Made' has been removed from all platforms, along with an explanation of how the sound-alike was created and the individuals or company involved.
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Mixed-use downtown San Jose housing tower may sprout on retail site: A highrise being eyed in downtown San Jose could sprout on part of a retail center site and ...
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Mixed-use downtown San Jose housing tower may sprout on retail site
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As unofficial start of summer creeps closer, Bay Area weather is strictly chill: The cold, drab and windy conditions that are expected to return to the Bay Area ...
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As unofficial start of summer creeps closer, Bay Area weather is strictly ...
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Trier: Katzentempel opens branch on Brotstrasse: The “Katzentempel” restaurant is now opening to guests. Trier will be one of the company's 16 locations in ...
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Trier: Katzentempel opens branch on Brotstrasse
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High-profile venue will close doors in fresh jolt to downtown San Jose: A high-profile downtown San Jose venue, weighed down by a sour California business ...
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High-profile venue will close doors in fresh jolt to downtown San Jose
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Oakland International Airport to add San Francisco Bay to name — legal war looms: Officials have voted to combine Oakland International Airport with the name San ...
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Oakland International Airport to add San Francisco Bay to name — legal war ...
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Big San Jose apartment project lands key piece of real estate funding: A big San Jose apartment project that could sprout in downtown San Jose has landed interim ...
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Big San Jose apartment project lands key piece of real estate funding
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Criticism of S.F. plan to redesign West Portal streets is hypocritical: Readers also comment on pandas from China, using English and music critic Joshua Kosman’s ...
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Criticism of S.F. plan to redesign West Portal streets is hypocritical
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The A’s wore out their welcome in Oakland. But in Sacramento, fans see incoming team in an entirely different way.
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The A’s wore out their welcome in Oakland. But in Sacramento ...
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Moving from California to Massachusetts: Lower housing, food costs: Steve Dalton and Sydney Sauber left the Bay Area of California for a lower cost of living and ...
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Moving from California to Massachusetts: Lower housing, food costs
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Google announces mass layoffs and overseas relocations: Google announces more layoffs in its quest to become ‘more efficient and work better’
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Google announces mass layoffs and overseas relocations
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Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco' to its airport name: Oakland Airport's proposed name change to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport already ...
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Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco' to its airport name
Quick Glance: Oakland Airport Considers Adding 'San Francisco' to Name
  • Oakland International Airport is considering adding 'San Francisco' to its name to attract more passengers, but faces opposition from neighbors across the Bay.

  • The Board of Commissioners for the Port of Oakland will discuss the matter at their upcoming meeting on Thursday.

  • Officially known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, the airport lost 39 of 54 new routes added from July 2008 to March 2024, raising concerns about geographical confusion among travelers.

  • The potential name-change has alarmed San Francisco officials, who fear it would cause confusion among travelers and infringe on the city's trademark rights.
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Restaurateur sues! “People leave right after they eat”: At the beginning of the year, the VAT on food in restaurants was increased to the full 19 percent ...
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Restaurateur sues! “People leave right after they eat”
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It’s Really Hard to Rebuild a Marsh: Scientists hope a gentler approach can save those in San Francisco Bay.
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It’s Really Hard to Rebuild a Marsh
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No D’s and F’s? No extra credit? Will Bay Area schools’ switch to equity grading help or harm students?
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No D’s and F’s? No extra credit? Will Bay Area schools’ switch to equity ...
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San Jose loses a popular brewery. Is downtown’s momentum in danger of stalling?: Camino had been among the better-known and most popular of San Jose's craft ...
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San Jose loses a popular brewery. Is downtown’s momentum in danger of ...
Quick Glance: Popular Brewery Closes: Is Downtown's Momentum at Risk?
  • Shortly after celebrating its sixth anniversary, Camino Brewing Company in San Jose unexpectedly shut its doors due to inflation, slow pandemic recovery, and a failed funding plan.

  • While Camino's closure is regrettable, it should not signal downtown's downfall. New openings and cultural additions have revitalized the area, yet concerns loom over other venues facing challenges.

  • Office return rates lingering at 40% explain the mainly nighttime activities. Popular establishments like the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles are struggling, highlighting the need for community support.

  • The opening of Elyse and potential closures of other downtown gems emphasize the importance of patronizing and backing local businesses to preserve the cultural tapestry of the city.
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CA fast-food franchisees fear losing diners to Chili's, Applebee's: Fast-food franchisees in California worry diners may flock to Chili's and Applebee's to avoid ...
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CA fast-food franchisees fear losing diners to Chili's, Applebee's
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Readers denounce protests that block Golden Gate Bridge and I-880: Readers say the actions of protesters won’t change public opinion and that they should be ...
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Readers denounce protests that block Golden Gate Bridge and I-880
Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities
  • Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.

  • Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.

  • The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.

  • Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.
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Dublin, California’s fastest-growing city, built a $374M school: The sprawling, state-of-the-art California campus will be the first new high school in Alameda ...
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Dublin, California’s fastest-growing city, built a $374M school
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CA fast-food franchisees fear losing diners to Chili's, Applebee's: Fast-food franchisees in California worry diners may flock to Chili's and Applebee's to avoid ...
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CA fast-food franchisees fear losing diners to Chili's, Applebee's
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Milpitas approves building 118 affordable apartments near Main Street: Affordable housing is coming to Main Street in Milpitas.
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Milpitas approves building 118 affordable apartments near Main Street
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McDonald's worker, 15, left with fractured skull after adult male with rap sheet stomps her during brawl
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McDonald's worker, 15, left with fractured skull after adult male with rap ...
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Abbott to close Bay Area plant, lay off nearly 200 employees: Abbott Laboratories has announced plans to lay off nearly 200 employees in the Bay Area as it ...
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Abbott to close Bay Area plant, lay off nearly 200 employees
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Take a hidden tour of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco’s Gothic masterpiece: Secret passageways and ancient artifacts are the stars of new ...
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Take a hidden tour of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco’s Gothic masterpiece
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Ellen DeGeneres adds third Bay Area date to new stand-up tour
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Ellen DeGeneres adds third Bay Area date to new stand-up tour
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Chaotic Dublin prison closure leads to fighting, crying, cutting, inmates say: Women prisoners have been sent on grueling cross-country bus trips and flights – ...
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Chaotic Dublin prison closure leads to fighting, crying, cutting ...
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Gordon Ramsay opens St. Louis restaurant at Four Seasons hotel April 17: Ramsay's Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay, one of many restaurants from the celebrity chef and ...
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Gordon Ramsay opens St. Louis restaurant at Four Seasons hotel April 17
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Bay Area housing complex lands key loan despite sour real estate scene: A big transit-oriented development has landed a crucial loan that will buoy the financial ...
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Bay Area housing complex lands key loan despite sour real estate scene
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Don’t expect Camino Brewing space to be empty for very long: The owner of the downtown San Jose building hopes to have a "reinvention" of the location ...
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Don’t expect Camino Brewing space to be empty for very long
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Blackstone to buy restaurant chain Tropical Smoothie: Blackstone has agreed to buy Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the private equity firm said on Wednesday ...
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Blackstone to buy restaurant chain Tropical Smoothie