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Dozens of skateboarders bombed down the hills of San Francisco’s Twin Peaks in a gathering organizers hoped would avoid the injuries and police confrontations of the past.

S.F. skateboarders transform ‘hill bomb’ tradition in new location

San Francisco’s “hill bomb” organizers sought to distinguish itself from the infamous events around Dolores Park, which have sparked police skirmishes and led to the death of a cyclist.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 2h

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How has the housing market changed in your neighborhood? Search our interactive map to see the most and least expensive ZIP codes in California.

Here are California’s most — and least — expensive ZIP codes for homebuyers and sellers

Track California's competitive housing market with these Chronicle charts and map that feature the home prices in every Bay Area ZIP code and more.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 3h

Video taken from Canadian Snowbirds planes shows dramatic views as the pilots loop over San Francisco Bay.

Pilots share stunning bird’s-eye video of S.F. during Fleet Week air show

Video taken from Canadian Snowbirds planes shows dramatic views as the pilots loop over San Francisco Bay.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 4h

Her bespoke naming services include a “baby name branding” campaign, a genealogical investigation designed to ferret out old family names and even a think tank to discuss the top naming options.

Meet the San Francisco woman who charges up to $30,000 to name your baby

Her bespoke naming services include a “baby name branding” campaign, a genealogical investigation designed to ferret out old family names and even a think tank to discuss the top naming options.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 5h

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a wide range of bills Saturday — legislation affecting everything from prescription drug prices to health care for women.

Newsom signs slate of new laws affecting medication prices, women’s health care and school threats

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a wide range of bills Saturday — legislation affecting everything from prescription drug prices to health care for women.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 5h

Reports of illegal BASE jumping, unauthorized camping and unpermitted climbing have reignited warnings from current and ex-park officials to close Yosemite during the federal government shutdown.

‘Dangerous and reckless’: Yosemite chaos sparks urgent plea to close parks during shutdown

Reports of illegal BASE jumping, unauthorized camping and unpermitted climbing have reignited warnings from current and ex-park officials to close Yosemite during the federal government shutdown.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 5h

With a boom in New York-style slice shops, Chronicle associate critic Cesar Hernandez sampled 20 different pepperoni pizzas to find the best in the Bay Area. Here are his rankings.

These are the 5 best pepperoni pizza slices in the Bay Area

With a boom in New York-style slice shops, Chronicle associate critic Cesar Hernandez sampled 20 different pepperoni pizzas to find the best in the Bay Area. Here are his rankings.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 5h

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Skateboarders bombed down the hills of San Francisco’s Twin Peaks in a Saturday gathering that avoided the injuries and police confrontations of the past. This year’s “hill bomb” served as a symbol of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 6h

Gold prices doubled in the last two years and are now at record highs. And prospectors are once again rushing to California’s waterways to see what they yield.

California sees return of ‘gold fever’ amid record-high gold prices

Gold prices doubled in the last two years and are now at record highs. And prospectors are once again rushing to California’s waterways to see what they yield.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 7h

The remains of St. Francis of Assisi, the namesake of San Francisco’s first mission and later the city itself, will be publicly displayed next year in Italy.

Remains of S.F.’s namesake saint to be displayed on 800th anniversary of his death

The remains of St. Francis of Assisi, the namesake of San Francisco’s first mission and later the city itself, will be publicly displayed next year in Italy.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 7h

A jury convicted a 63-year-old man accused of setting multiple cars on fire in San Francisco last year, officials for the district attorney’s office said.

S.F. jury convicts man of setting eight vehicles on fire

A jury convicted a 63-year-old man accused of setting multiple cars on fire in San Francisco last year, officials for the district attorney’s office said.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 8h

San Francisco has rolled out two policies meant to make it easier for restaurants to navigate the city’s notoriously suffocating permitting process.

After waves of complaints, S.F. relaxes parts of permitting process for restaurants

San Francisco has rolled out two policies meant to make it easier for restaurants to navigate the city’s notoriously suffocating permitting process.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 8h

San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch is trying to repair the Niners’ pass rush after Nick Bosa’s season-ending injury ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 4.

49ers’ John Lynch working to trade for a pass rusher to fill in for injured Bosa

San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch is trying to repair the Niners’ pass rush after Nick Bosa’s season-ending injury ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 4.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 8h

Dozens of skateboarders bombed down the hills of San Francisco’s Twin Peaks on Saturday afternoon in a gathering organizers hoped would avoid the injuries and police confrontations of the past.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 9h

Saturday’s hill bomb sought to clearly distinguish itself from the infamous events around Dolores Park, which have sparked police skirmishes and led to the death of a cyclist in 2020.

S.F. skateboarders transform ‘hill bomb’ tradition in new location

Saturday’s hill bomb sought to clearly distinguish itself from the infamous events around Dolores Park, which have sparked police skirmishes and led to the death of a cyclist in 2020.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 9h

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.

Reports: Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star known for films like “Annie Hall” and “The Godfather,” has died at 79. People Magazine reported her death on Saturday in California, citing a family...

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 10h

Golden State head coach Steve Kerr liked what he saw of the Warriors’ initial test of a starting lineup featuring new center Al Horford, and plans to evaluate it further in the preseason.

Warriors like second starting lineup going into Lakers preseason rematch

Golden State head coach Steve Kerr liked what he saw of the Warriors’ initial test of a starting lineup featuring new center Al Horford, and plans to evaluate it further in the preseason.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 10h

The Redding woman was one of three passengers aboard the medical helicopter that crashed onto Highway 50 this week.

Nurse pinned beneath helicopter after Sacramento crash dies from injuries

The Redding woman was one of three passengers aboard the medical helicopter that crashed onto Highway 50 this week.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 11h

The grandson of Italian immigrant Samuele Sebastiani, who founded Sebastiani Vineyards, he helped shape California’s modern wine industry.

Sam Sebastiani, visionary Sonoma winemaker and Viansa founder, dies at 84

The grandson of Italian immigrant Samuele Sebastiani, who founded Sebastiani Vineyards, he helped shape California’s modern wine industry.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 11h

After a death, a traumatic head injury and multiple skirmishes with police, the Dolores Hill Bomb didn’t happen this year. Instead, a group of skaters will hold a new San Francisco event on Saturday.

S.F. skateboarders ditch Dolores, plan notorious Hill Bomb in new neighborhood

After a death, a traumatic head injury and multiple skirmishes with police, the Dolores Hill Bomb didn’t happen this year. Instead, a group of skaters will hold a new San Francisco event on...

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 12h

The California Highway Patrol arrested a man suspected of shooting at several vehicles in Contra Costa County and is investigating an apparent road rage shooting on the Bay Bridge.

One arrest, one injury in separate East Bay highway shootings

The California Highway Patrol arrested a man suspected of shooting at several vehicles in Contra Costa County and is investigating an apparent road rage shooting on the Bay Bridge.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 12h

Two California Highway Patrol officers were hospitalized with major injuries in Saturday morning’s crash in San Leandro.

Two killed, three injured in East Bay crash after CHP chase

Two California Highway Patrol officers were hospitalized with major injuries in Saturday morning’s crash in San Leandro.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 12h

The western slope of the Sierra Nevada could see 1 to 3 feet of snow after the storm watch takes effect Monday morning.

Sierra could see up to 3 feet of snow during first storm watch of the season

The western slope of the Sierra Nevada could see 1 to 3 feet of snow after the storm watch takes effect Monday morning.

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