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Prop 8 Aims To Curb Massive Profits By Dialysis ClinicsA measure on the November ballot takes aim at regulating dialysis clinics across California. Backers claim many of the clinics are taking advantage of patients with private insurance and reaping the profits.
Animal Care Experts Say Halloween Spider Webs Put Wildlife In DangerWith Halloween right around the corner, animal care experts are sounding the alarm about a certain spooky decoration which can be deadly to wildlife.
Weak El Niño Portends Warm, Wet Winter for Much of U.S.No place in the United States is expected to be colder than normal this winter, thanks to a weak El Niño brewing, U.S. meteorologists said.
Water Main Break in Alameda Prompts Closure of Part of High StreetA water main break prompted the closure of a main thoroughfare in Alameda Thursday afternoon, police said.
Evacuations Lifted In Bay Point After Fire At Gas Pipeline ExtinguishedAn evacuation order that affected thousands in Bay Point and Pittsburg was lifted at 2:30 p.m Thursday afternoon after crews put out a fire that was threatening a major Chevron natural gas pipeline, officials said.
Report: States With Legalized Recreational Weed See Increase In Car AccidentsStates that have legalized recreational use are seeing more car crashes overall, according to the report.
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Prop 8 Aims to Curb Profits by Dialysis ClinicsA measure on the November ballot takes aim at regulating dialysis clinics across California. Backers claim many of the clinics are taking advantage of patients with private insurance and reaping the profits. Melissa Caen reports. (10-18-18)
Seven Arrested in South Bay Crime SpreePolice have made several arrests in a South Bay crime spree spanning San Jose, Santa Clara and Campbell. Devin Fehely reports. (10-18-18)
City Releases Test Results Showing Sunset District Water Safe to DrinkThe San Francisco Water Department showed off new test results, it says prove the water is safe to drink, with no signs of pesticides, as some residents had claimed. Julie Watts reports. (10-18-18)
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'Vampire Burial' Site Discovered In ItalyArchaeologists have unearthed the remains of a child whom they believe was given a “vampire burial” to prevent the deceased from rising from the dead.
Good Dog! Study Reveals Canines Can Understand Some WordsResearchers confirm what dog people have suspected for quite some time -- that canines may know exactly what we mean when we use certain words or phrases.
Settle Down, A Skull-Shaped Asteroid Is Not Headed For Earth This HalloweenDespite what your social media feeds are telling you, an asteroid shaped like a skull is not going to zip by Earth this Halloween.
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Bay Area Roads Worst In The Nation, Report FindsRoads in the Bay Area were the worst in the nation and accounted for high costs to drivers in 2016, according to a report released by a national nonprofit Wednesday.
State Supreme Court Turns Down Effort To Drain Hetch Hetchy Reservoir A group seeking to force San Francisco to drain the Hetchy Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park and restore the valley beneath it has lost an appeal to the California Supreme Court.
SFPD Officers Asked To Retake Bilingual Test After Agency Loses RecordsSan Francisco police officers were told to retake the bilingual language test they had already passed after the Department of Human Resources lost their certification. They risk losing their bilingual pay bonus.
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Water Main Break in Alameda Prompts Closure of Part of High StreetA water main break prompted the closure of a main thoroughfare in Alameda Thursday afternoon, police said.
Evacuations Lifted In Bay Point After Fire At Gas Pipeline ExtinguishedAn evacuation order that affected thousands in Bay Point and Pittsburg was lifted at 2:30 p.m Thursday afternoon after crews put out a fire that was threatening a major Chevron natural gas pipeline, officials said.
Bay Area Roads Worst In The Nation, Report FindsRoads in the Bay Area were the worst in the nation and accounted for high costs to drivers in 2016, according to a report released by a national nonprofit Wednesday.
South Bay News
EBay Sues Amazon, Accusing It Of Poaching SellersAs Amazon continues its rise as the world's largest online marketplace, rival eBay charges that it got there by crossing a legal line.
San Jose Diocese Releases Names Of Priests Accused Of Sexual AbuseThe head of the San Jose diocese of the Roman Catholic Church Thursday released a list of names of priests with credible allegations of sexual abuse of children.
Protesters Block Google Bus Near San Jose State UniversityA group of protesters blocked a bus carrying tech workers near the San Jose State University campus Thursday.
North Bay News
Electricity Restored To All PG&E Customers In North BayPG&E crews have restored power to all San Francisco Bay Area customers as of Tuesday evening after a precautionary shutdown Sunday night, a PG&E spokeswoman said.
Deadly Disease Outbreak Threatening Bay Area Sea LionsA major outbreak of a deadly disease has sickened more than 200 seas lions along the Northern California coast
$1,000 Reward To Nail Thieves Of Healdsburg Hammer SculptureThe artist who created an 800-pound sculpture of a hammer that was stolen from a North Bay community center is offering a $1,000 reward to nail the thieves.
Sports Headlines & Scores
John Schriffen: There Is Legitimately Nothing Like Army-NavyNavy released its uniforms for this year's games yesterday and we caught up with CBS' sideline reporter for the game to talk about his career, favorite atmospheres and more.
Charlotte Flair On ‘Last Woman Standing; WWE's Saudi Arabia IssuesThe WWE superstar is focused on the Becky Lynch match, while the WWE moves ahead with 'Crown Jewel' in Saudi Arabia despite controversy.
NFL Fines Raiders $20,000 For Improper Injury ReportThe Oakland Raiders have been fined $20,000 for not downgrading guard Kelechi Osemele to out for a Week 5 game.
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Photos: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Comes To A Captivating CloseThe 18th edition of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass came to a close Sunday with a jam-packed schedule of performers including alt-rock weirdos Ween, psych legend Roky Erickson, Stax sound architect Booker T. Jones and many more.
Photos: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Rolls Into SaturdayThe second day of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 18 brought a host of great acts to Golden Gate Park with brilliant performances from Don Was and his surprise guest Bob Weir, Ani DiFranco, Los Lobos, Graham Nash and more.
Photos: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Kicks Off FridayThe annual music celebration Hardly Strictly Bluegrass got off to a rousing start Friday with performances from Alison Krauss, former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, gospel great Mavis Staples and much more.
