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San Francisco Beating Virus but It’s Feeling Damage to EconomyAs the coronavirus pandemic transforms San Francisco's workplace, legions of tech workers have left, able to work remotely from anywhere.
Racist Ad In San Jose City Council Race Pulled; Silicon Valley Organization CEO Placed On LeaveThe CEO of the business advocacy group Silicon Valley Organization was placed on administrative leave after the group published a racist campaign ad on its website.
San Jose Man 'Steps Up To The Plate' For Young Creek Fire Victim; Replaces Baseball Card Collection Lost In WildfireReese Osterberg loves baseball. A natural lefty, she is of the best baseball players in her Little League, and on a normal fall weekend, she would likely be playing the sandlot game with friends, reliving the glories of the recently-completed World Series.
Brisbane Attorney, Former Federal Reserve Analyst Accused Of Faking Disability, Collecting BenefitsA Brisbane attorney and former financial analyst for the Federal Reserve System has been accused of faking a disability and collecting disability benefits while working at other jobs.
Woman Beheaded, 2 Others Killed In France Terror AttackAn attacker armed with a knife beheaded one person and killed two others at a church in the French city of Nice on Thursday, French police and officials said.
COVID: 'I'm Teaching From My Car' - Vallejo Teacher Holds Distance Learning From Starbucks Parking Lot After Losing InternetLosing a Wi-Fi signal can be a big problem for kids trying to do remote learning, but what if you’re the teacher?
Sonoma County Officials Determined To Get Out Of Most-Restrictive COVID-19 Purple TierSonoma County officials acknowledge they are the last Bay Area county in the purple tier, at the bottom rung of California’s color-coded reopening system, and say they are determined to work their way forward.
Fraudulent Charges Appearing On Bank Of America EDD Debit Cards Of 350,000 Unemployed CaliforniansSomething very scary is happening to thousands of unemployed Californians who receive their government benefits through a Bank of America debit card - their accounts are getting drained by fraudsters.
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Brothers Running Roxie Food Center In San Francisco's Mission Terrace To Retire After 45 YearsAfter more than four decades, three brothers will retire from their popular corner store in San Francisco at the end of October. Sharon Chin reports. (10/28/20)
Sonoma County Officials Work On Getting Out Of Most-Restrictive COVID-19 Purple TierSonoma County officials acknowledge they are the last Bay Area county in the purple tier, at the bottom rung of California’s color-coded reopening system, and say they are determined to work their way forward. Joe Vazquez reports. (10/28/20)
Fraudulent Charges Appearing On Bank Of America EDD Debit Cards Of 350,000 Unemployed Californians.Something very scary is happening to thousands of unemployed Californians who receive their government benefits through a Bank of America debit card - their accounts are getting drained by fraudsters. Kenny Choi reports. (10/28/20)
Northern California Wildfire Headlines
PSPS Power Outages: Lights Got Back On Across San Francisco Bay AreaThe lights went back on across wine country early Wednesday as Pacific Gas & Electric crews were able to restore electricity that had been shut off to thousands of homes as a precaution during several days of extreme fire danger.
Newsom Thanks Cal Fire For Efforts During Elevated Fire Danger From High WindsGov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday praised the efforts of Cal Fire in containing most of the dozens of wildfires that had broken out in the past 24 hours of elevated high-fire danger across the state.
Red Flag Warning: Rio Vista Firefighters Gain Ground On 2-Alarm Delta Wildfire Crews made progress early Tuesday on a wildfire that erupted in the grassland along the Delta near Rio Vista, authorities said.
Crews Battle 2-Alarm Grass Fire At Arguello Park In San CarlosFirefighters responded to a 1.5 acre grass fire at Arguello Park, in San Carlos Monday night.
PSPS Update: 'All Clear' Issued For Parts Of 5 Bay Area Counties Impacted By Power Shutoff; Line Inspections BeginOfficials with Pacific Gas and Electric on Monday announced that parts of five Bay Area counties affected by the current safety power shutoff have been given the "all clear," allowing power restoration efforts to begin.
UPDATE: State Route 12 Reopens In Suisun City After Brush Fire Closes Roadway In Both DirectionsFire crews converged on a brush fire burning near State Route 12 and Walters Road in Suisun City that temporarily shut down the roadway in both directions, according to authorities.
Coronavirus Outbreak
UC Berkeley Scientists Unveil Pop-Up Lab That Tests Wastewater For COVID-19A team of scientists from the University of California, Berkeley launched a pop-up lab this month to test wastewater from throughout the Bay Area for the novel coronavirus, the university said Thursday.
San Francisco Beating Virus but It’s Feeling Damage to EconomyAs the coronavirus pandemic transforms San Francisco's workplace, legions of tech workers have left, able to work remotely from anywhere.
COVID: 'I'm Teaching From My Car' - Vallejo Teacher Holds Distance Learning From Starbucks Parking Lot After Losing InternetLosing a Wi-Fi signal can be a big problem for kids trying to do remote learning, but what if you’re the teacher?
San Francisco & Peninsula News
San Francisco Beating Virus but It’s Feeling Damage to EconomyAs the coronavirus pandemic transforms San Francisco's workplace, legions of tech workers have left, able to work remotely from anywhere.
Brisbane Attorney, Former Federal Reserve Analyst Accused Of Faking Disability, Collecting BenefitsA Brisbane attorney and former financial analyst for the Federal Reserve System has been accused of faking a disability and collecting disability benefits while working at other jobs.
Brothers Running Roxie Food Center In San Francisco's Mission Terrace To Retire After 45 Years - 'It's Time'After more than four decades, three brothers will retire from their popular corner store in San Francisco at the end of October.
East Bay News
UC Berkeley Scientists Unveil Pop-Up Lab That Tests Wastewater For COVID-19A team of scientists from the University of California, Berkeley launched a pop-up lab this month to test wastewater from throughout the Bay Area for the novel coronavirus, the university said Thursday.
'Preposterous And Ridiculous' - Alameda County Blasts Oakland Proposal To House City's Homeless At Pleasanton FairgroundsA new proposal to move homeless people from the City of Oakland to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton is drawing criticism from county leaders as well as Tri-Valley residents.
Berkeley Touts Lowest COVID-19 Rates Since Start Of Pandemic As Cases Surge NationwideAs much of the United States is dealing with a surge in COVID-19 cases, city officials in Berkeley announced the lowest rates of infection in the city since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
South Bay News
Racist Ad In San Jose City Council Race Pulled; Silicon Valley Organization CEO Placed On LeaveThe CEO of the business advocacy group Silicon Valley Organization was placed on administrative leave after the group published a racist campaign ad on its website.
San Jose Man 'Steps Up To The Plate' For Young Creek Fire Victim; Replaces Baseball Card Collection Lost In WildfireReese Osterberg loves baseball. A natural lefty, she is of the best baseball players in her Little League, and on a normal fall weekend, she would likely be playing the sandlot game with friends, reliving the glories of the recently-completed World Series.
San Jose: Lawmakers Review Enforcement, Citations For Illegal FireworksIllegal firework usage nearly tripled this year in San Jose compared to last year and the city needs a new way to enforce and control it.
North Bay News
COVID: 'I'm Teaching From My Car' - Vallejo Teacher Holds Distance Learning From Starbucks Parking Lot After Losing InternetLosing a Wi-Fi signal can be a big problem for kids trying to do remote learning, but what if you’re the teacher?
Sonoma County Officials Determined To Get Out Of Most-Restrictive COVID-19 Purple TierSonoma County officials acknowledge they are the last Bay Area county in the purple tier, at the bottom rung of California’s color-coded reopening system, and say they are determined to work their way forward.
San Rafael Faces Civil Rights Lawsuit From Black Mail Carrier Detained By PoliceA federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of San Rafael has been filed on behalf of a Black postal carrier detained by San Rafael police in August.
Bay Area Sports
NFL Week 8 AFC East Picks: Bills 'Should Take Care Of Their Business At Home' Against Patriots, Says CBS Boston's Levan ReidCBS Boston sports reporter breaks down AFC East matchups, with the Patriots as underdogs against the Bills, and the Dolphins beginning the Tua Tagovailoa era.
With Quarterback Chase Garbers At The Helm, Cal Looks To Make Run At Pac-12 North Crown As California coach Justin Wilcox looks to navigate a season like no other, he can at least lean on a veteran quarterback who has endured his share of trials winning the job.
Stanford Looking For Redemption After Down Season, No Bowl GameDavid Shaw could look at it as Stanford and the Pac-12 being behind the rest of the country with a late start to the football season, which will end up a seven-game, all-conference schedule if all goes as planned.