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SF Giants rookie catcher enjoys another unforgettable moment: San Francisco Giants' Patrick Bailey on Sunday connected on his first big league home run
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SF Giants rookie catcher enjoys another unforgettable moment
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Patrick Bailey hits 1st big league homer, squeezes in a run, Giants beat Marlins 7-5
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SF Giants rookie catcher enjoys another unforgettable moment: San Francisco Giants' Patrick Bailey on Sunday connected on his first big league home run
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SF Giants rookie catcher enjoys another unforgettable moment
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Patrick Bailey hits 1st big league homer, squeezes in a run, Giants beat Marlins 7-5
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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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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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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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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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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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Watch: Jung Hoo Lee slugs first home run at Oracle Park: Jung Hoo Lee sent a letter-high fastball from Zac Gallen over the right field wall for his first homer ...
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Watch: Jung Hoo Lee slugs first home run at Oracle Park
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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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Three key Giants stats: ’pen ERA, Conforto vs. lefties, team average: The San Francisco Giants took an 11-13 record into Monday’s game against the Mets ...
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Three key Giants stats: ’pen ERA, Conforto vs. lefties, team average
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Giants place Blake Snell on the 15-day IL on day he was due to start: The San Francisco Giants placed Blake Snell on the 15-day IL for an adductor strain ...
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Giants place Blake Snell on the 15-day IL on day he was due to start
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Patrick Bailey’s Splash HR sparks Giants’ win over Diamondbacks: Patrick Bailey pummeled a Splash homer in the fifth that put the San Francisco Giants ahead for ...
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Patrick Bailey’s Splash HR sparks Giants’ win over Diamondbacks
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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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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
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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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Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions: The Miami Marlins (6-19) and Atlanta Braves (16-6) meet Wednesday for the finale of a 3-game series ...
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Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions
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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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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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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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What’s happening with Blake Snell? Reigning Cy Young winner clobbered again as Giants lose, 17-1, to Arizona
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What’s happening with Blake Snell? Reigning Cy Young winner clobbered ...
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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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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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Introducing Mitch White, the latest local to fulfill his dreams with SF Giants: The Giants' newest reliever grew up rooting for the 2010-14 championship ...
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Introducing Mitch White, the latest local to fulfill his dreams with SF ...
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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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Blake Snell is off to a disastrous start. How did signing so late impact these MLB free agents?
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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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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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Logan Webb retires 19 in a row, late offense lifts Giants past D’backs: Logan Webb retired 19 straight batters after a pair of first-inning singles and the San ...
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Logan Webb retires 19 in a row, late offense lifts Giants past D’backs
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Shota Imanaga Allows Three Runs, Two Earned, in Six Innings; Cubs Past Marlins 5-3
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Shota Imanaga Allows Three Runs, Two Earned, in Six Innings; Cubs Past ...
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As Jameson Taillon delivers a win in his season debut, Chicago Cubs rely on resiliency during challenging start
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As Jameson Taillon delivers a win in his season debut, Chicago Cubs rely ...
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SF Giants’ new ‘Hollywood’-like lighting catches Camilo Doval’s attention: The Giants installed LED lights and 12 spotlights, in addition to 523 speakers and 56 ...
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SF Giants’ new ‘Hollywood’-like lighting catches Camilo Doval’s attention
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Want to see contact, speed and joy? Giants' Jung Hoo Lee is the answer: When the San Francisco Giants signed Jung Hoo Lee, Korea’s Grandson of the Wind promised ...
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Want to see contact, speed and joy? Giants' Jung Hoo Lee is the answer
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Giants’ bullpen catcher trusted Camilo Doval when the lights went out: The debut of the spectacle accompanying Giants reliever Camilo Doval's entrance didn't go ...
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Giants’ bullpen catcher trusted Camilo Doval when the lights went out
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Giants thumped as Blake Snell is shelled in return to face Tampa Bay: In his second start of the season, new Giants pitcher Blake Snell was tagged for seven runs ...
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Giants thumped as Blake Snell is shelled in return to face Tampa Bay
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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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Baseball: Cubs' Imanaga wins 3rd straight decision - The Mainichi: CHICAGO (Kyodo) -- Shota Imanaga earned his third straight winning decision at the start of ...
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Mets’ Jose Butto and Francisco Alvarez gaining confidence speaking English: ‘You feel like, wow, this is different’
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Mets’ Jose Butto and Francisco Alvarez gaining confidence speaking ...
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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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When can SF Giants expect Alex Cobb back after latest setback?: Transferred to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man roster spot for Mitch White, the earliest Cobb will ...
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When can SF Giants expect Alex Cobb back after latest setback?
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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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With Alex Cobb in question, SF Giants add starting pitcher in trade with Blue Jays
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With Alex Cobb in question, SF Giants add starting pitcher in trade with ...
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Under Cecil Williams, Glide Memorial became world-renowned for welcoming ‘anyone who wanted to come’
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Under Cecil Williams, Glide Memorial became world-renowned for welcoming ...
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Tim Anderson looks ahead with Miami Marlins after time with Chicago White Sox: ‘I’m back on my journey’
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Tim Anderson looks ahead with Miami Marlins after time with Chicago White ...
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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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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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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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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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‘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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Jordan Montgomery outduels Blake Snell as D-backs trounce Giants 17-1: In a Friday meeting of Scott Boras free agents who signed late, Jordan Montgomery and the ...
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Jordan Montgomery outduels Blake Snell as D-backs trounce Giants 17-1
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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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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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Young players Cabrera, Sanchez emerging as Marlins beat Cubs, split four-game series
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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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Giants' Lee Jung-hoo extends hitting streak to 10 games: The San Francisco Giants' Korean rookie Lee Jung-hoo has hit safely in 10 straight games.
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Giants' Lee Jung-hoo extends hitting streak to 10 games
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Patrick Bailey’s big bobblehead day helps SF Giants over D’backs: Bailey finished a triple shy of the cycle and Giants relievers pitched 5 shutout innings in a ...
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Patrick Bailey’s big bobblehead day helps SF Giants over D’backs
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Marlins' Sixto Sánchez Balks in Run After Bizarre Fake Pickoff to Completely Empty Base
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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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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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SF Giants turn power back on to beat Rays with 5 home runs: The Giants slugged five home runs and collected three hits with runners in scoring position in a ...
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SF Giants turn power back on to beat Rays with 5 home runs
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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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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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Giants join MLB in honoring Jackie Robinson: ‘It’s a very special day’: The San Francisco Giants, along with the rest of MLB, wore No. 42 Monday in Miami in ...
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Giants join MLB in honoring Jackie Robinson: ‘It’s a very special day’
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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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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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SF Giants finally clinch a road series. Now, can they start a winning streak?: The Giants will be seeking to win consecutive games for only the second time this ...
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SF Giants finally clinch a road series. Now, can they start a winning ...
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Giants Player's First Career Splash Home Run Into McCovey Cove Landed in Kayaker's Lap
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Giants Player's First Career Splash Home Run Into McCovey Cove Landed in ...
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Camilo Doval hasn’t pitched for SF Giants in over a week. What’s going on?: The Giants closer hasn't appeared in a game since last Sunday.
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Camilo Doval hasn’t pitched for SF Giants in over a week. What’s going on?
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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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Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge for hours: Monday's anti-Israel protests were planned as part of an "economic blockade" ...
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Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge for hours
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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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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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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Thairo Estrada’s 2 HRs spark Giants’ power surge in 11-2 rout of Rays: Thairo Estrada’s solo home run in the fourth set the stage for a five-home run afternoon ...
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Thairo Estrada’s 2 HRs spark Giants’ power surge in 11-2 rout of Rays
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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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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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Blake Snell’s rocky Giants debut leads to an ugly loss against Nats: Blake Snell gave up three earned runs in three innings in his Giants debut on Monday night ...
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Blake Snell’s rocky Giants debut leads to an ugly loss against Nats