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As Oakland prepares for a new mayor to take over, safety looks to be a top priority. A proposed city budget would fund six police academy classes in two years. abc7ne.ws/3RPYiBH
Proposed Oakland budget would fund 6 police academy classes in 2 years
As Oakland prepares for a new mayor to take over, safety looks to be a top priority. A proposed Oakland budget would fund six police academy classes in two years.
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May 6, 2025 at 7:18 AM
As Oakland prepares for a new mayor to take over, safety looks to be a top priority. A proposed city budget would fund six police academy classes in two years. abc7ne.ws/3RPYiBH
Taking matters into their own hands: More than 100 home burglaries in Orinda in recent years have led a group of residents to pay and install their own license plate reader cameras to protect their neighborhood. abc7ne.ws/3Z1Dz1I
EXCLUSIVE: Orinda residents pay and install cameras after 108 residential burglaries
Taking matters into their own hands: More than 100 home burglaries in Orinda in recent years have led a group of residents to pay and install their own license plate reader cameras to protect their ne...
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May 6, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Taking matters into their own hands: More than 100 home burglaries in Orinda in recent years have led a group of residents to pay and install their own license plate reader cameras to protect their neighborhood. abc7ne.ws/3Z1Dz1I
San Francisco police are looking for the person responsible-- for what appears to be-- an unprovoked assault caught on camera. abc7ne.ws/44Vwkfu
Caught on camera: Woman struck with weapon outside SF home in apparent unprovoked attack
San Francisco police are looking for the person responsible-- for what appears to be-- an unprovoked assault caught on camera.
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May 6, 2025 at 4:54 AM
San Francisco police are looking for the person responsible-- for what appears to be-- an unprovoked assault caught on camera. abc7ne.ws/44Vwkfu
A proposal by President Trump to reopen Alcatraz as a prison is getting a lot of attention and reaction from tourists, Bay Area leaders and even a former Alcatraz inmate. "I think it's one of the stupidest ideas I've ever heard in my life," said one visitor from Washington State. abc7ne.ws/4jKhZr1
Tourists, politicians and former inmate sound off on Trump's proposal to reopen Alcatraz as a prison
A proposal by President Trump to reopen Alcatraz as a prison is getting a lot of attention and reaction from tourists, Bay Area leaders and even a former Alcatraz inmate. "I think it's one of the stup...
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May 6, 2025 at 2:53 AM
A proposal by President Trump to reopen Alcatraz as a prison is getting a lot of attention and reaction from tourists, Bay Area leaders and even a former Alcatraz inmate. "I think it's one of the stupidest ideas I've ever heard in my life," said one visitor from Washington State. abc7ne.ws/4jKhZr1
Tonight's Weather: Gusty winds will diminish, mainly clear skies away from coast. Temps will be in the 50s. Watch Spencer Christian's Bay Area forecast here: abc7ne.ws/4fzYCP7
AccuWeather Forecast: Gusty winds diminish tonight, mainly clear skies away from coast
Winds will diminish significantly late this evening and overnight. Temps will in the 50s overnight.
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May 6, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Tonight's Weather: Gusty winds will diminish, mainly clear skies away from coast. Temps will be in the 50s. Watch Spencer Christian's Bay Area forecast here: abc7ne.ws/4fzYCP7
As the daughter of Vietnamese refugees, Betty Duong is the first Vietnamese American on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Her district includes San Jose, which has one of the largest populations of Vietnamese Americans in the country. abc7ne.ws/3F3nOAx
Betty Duong reflects on making history as 1st Vietnamese American supervisor in Santa Clara Co.
As the daughter of Vietnamese refugees, Betty Duong is the first Vietnamese American on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Her district includes San Jose, which has one of the largest popula...
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May 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
As the daughter of Vietnamese refugees, Betty Duong is the first Vietnamese American on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Her district includes San Jose, which has one of the largest populations of Vietnamese Americans in the country. abc7ne.ws/3F3nOAx
Rite Aid is again seeking bankruptcy protection as the struggling drugstore chain says it will try to sell substantially all of its assets. abc7ne.ws/3Z4shtv
Rite Aid returns to bankruptcy protection as it seeks to sell most assets
The company said it will work to ensure that customer prescriptions are transferred to other pharmacies as it goes through the sale process.
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May 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Rite Aid is again seeking bankruptcy protection as the struggling drugstore chain says it will try to sell substantially all of its assets. abc7ne.ws/3Z4shtv
Breaking News: An intruder drove through the front gate of actress Jennifer Aniston's Southern California home, according to Los Angeles police. abc7ne.ws/4jXNHRg
May 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Breaking News: An intruder drove through the front gate of actress Jennifer Aniston's Southern California home, according to Los Angeles police. abc7ne.ws/4jXNHRg
President Donald Trump's administration said Monday that it is going to pay immigrants who are in the United States illegally and return to their home country voluntarily $1,000 as it pushes forward with its mass deportation agenda. https://abc7ne.ws/42XJIgv
May 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
President Donald Trump's administration said Monday that it is going to pay immigrants who are in the United States illegally and return to their home country voluntarily $1,000 as it pushes forward with its mass deportation agenda. https://abc7ne.ws/42XJIgv
President Donald Trump announced Thursday he wants to rename Veterans Day, a federal holiday on November 11, to "Victory Day for World War I" in a move to purportedly "start celebrating our victories again." https://abc7ne.ws/3YPQJPx
May 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
President Donald Trump announced Thursday he wants to rename Veterans Day, a federal holiday on November 11, to "Victory Day for World War I" in a move to purportedly "start celebrating our victories again." https://abc7ne.ws/3YPQJPx
BREAKING: President Donald Trump says he's naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting national security adviser. He tapped former national security adviser Michael Waltz for UN ambassador Thursday.
Marco Rubio to be named acting national security adviser; Mike Waltz tapped for UN ambassador: Trump
President Donald Trump says he's naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting national security adviser. He tapped former national security adviser Michael Waltz for UN ambassador Thursday.
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May 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
BREAKING: President Donald Trump says he's naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting national security adviser. He tapped former national security adviser Michael Waltz for UN ambassador Thursday.
In her first major address since leaving office, former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a sharp-edged critique of President Donald Trump's administration, ending her speech by saying, "This country is ours... it doesn't belong to whoever is in the White House." https://abc7ne.ws/4lTtxtl
May 1, 2025 at 3:53 AM
In her first major address since leaving office, former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a sharp-edged critique of President Donald Trump's administration, ending her speech by saying, "This country is ours... it doesn't belong to whoever is in the White House." https://abc7ne.ws/4lTtxtl
Five years after the start of the COVID pandemic, several Bay Area transportation agencies are facing huge budget deficits as ridership languishes behind pre-pandemic numbers. Agencies such as BART, Muni and Caltrain are among the most impacted. abc7ne.ws/42Webf4
Policymakers debate how to raise money to save Bay Area transit agencies as fiscal cliffs loom
Five years after the start of the COVID pandemic, several Bay Area transportation agencies are facing huge budget deficits as ridership languishes behind pre-pandemic numbers. Agencies such as BART, M...
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May 1, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Five years after the start of the COVID pandemic, several Bay Area transportation agencies are facing huge budget deficits as ridership languishes behind pre-pandemic numbers. Agencies such as BART, Muni and Caltrain are among the most impacted. abc7ne.ws/42Webf4
The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 131-116 in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs forcing a Game 6 at Chase Center. The series is now 3-2. abc7ne.ws/4iK1Wbn
May 1, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 131-116 in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs forcing a Game 6 at Chase Center. The series is now 3-2. abc7ne.ws/4iK1Wbn
Slithering with hope. A rare occurrence of two brains in one body at a Berkeley pet store. One hatchling turned out to be a two-headed snake! abc7ne.ws/4cTQ7xP
Rare two-headed snake born at Berkeley pet store beating the odds: Meet Angel and Zeke
Slithering with hope. A rare occurrence of two brains in one body at a Berkeley pet store. One hatchling turned out to be a two-headed snake!
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May 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Slithering with hope. A rare occurrence of two brains in one body at a Berkeley pet store. One hatchling turned out to be a two-headed snake! abc7ne.ws/4cTQ7xP
A one-day Oakland teacher strike that was set to happen Thursday has been called off as the union has reached an agreement with OUSD to restore budget cuts that will allow the district to keep more than 120 teachers. abc7ne.ws/3Gyddhy
Oakland teachers reach agreement with school district to avoid 1-day strike
A one-day Oakland teacher strike that was set to happen Thursday has been called off as the union has reached an agreement with OUSD.
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May 1, 2025 at 1:24 AM
A one-day Oakland teacher strike that was set to happen Thursday has been called off as the union has reached an agreement with OUSD to restore budget cuts that will allow the district to keep more than 120 teachers. abc7ne.ws/3Gyddhy
The 2-year-old child of Venezuelan migrants is with a foster family after her mom was deported to Venezuela and her dad was sent to El Salvador, authorities said. abc7ne.ws/3YkQrjm
May 1, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The 2-year-old child of Venezuelan migrants is with a foster family after her mom was deported to Venezuela and her dad was sent to El Salvador, authorities said. abc7ne.ws/3YkQrjm
If you're planning to visit Yosemite National Park during the summer, you will need to make a reservation. abc7ne.ws/3YYYD91
April 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
If you're planning to visit Yosemite National Park during the summer, you will need to make a reservation. abc7ne.ws/3YYYD91
Developing News: John Elway's former agent, Jeff Sperbeck, has died several days after falling from a golf cart driven by the Hall of Fame quarterback in Southern California.
John Elway's former agent dies after fall from cart driven by HOF quarterback in SoCal, report says
John Elway's former agent has died several days after falling from a golf cart driven by the Hall of Fame quarterback in Southern California.
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April 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Developing News: John Elway's former agent, Jeff Sperbeck, has died several days after falling from a golf cart driven by the Hall of Fame quarterback in Southern California.
Grammy-winning singer Michael Bolton is opening up about his brain cancer battle with glioblastoma. abc7ne.ws/4jzJbbG
Legendary singer Michael Bolton opens up for 1st time about battle with rare brain cancer
Grammy-winning singer Michael Bolton is opening up about his brain cancer battle with glioblastoma.
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April 30, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Grammy-winning singer Michael Bolton is opening up about his brain cancer battle with glioblastoma. abc7ne.ws/4jzJbbG
Starting May 7, travelers will need more than a standard driver's license to pass through airport security. And three Bay Area DMV locations will be open this Saturday. abc7ne.ws/4jvQAsz
DMV opening 3 Bay Area locations on last Saturday before Real ID deadline: Here's what to know
Starting May 7, travelers will need more than a standard driver's license to pass through airport security. And three Bay Area DMV locations will be open this Saturday.
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April 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Starting May 7, travelers will need more than a standard driver's license to pass through airport security. And three Bay Area DMV locations will be open this Saturday. abc7ne.ws/4jvQAsz
David Bui of the Bay Area went back to Vietnam to search for his father's gravesite. Bui's father died in combat during the Vietnam War more than five decades ago. abc7ne.ws/4iEd4q0
A look at Bay Area man's return to Vietnam to find father's gravesite 5 decades after Fall of Saigon
David Bui of the Bay Area went back to Vietnam to search for his father's gravesite. Bui's father died in combat during the Vietnam War more than five decades ago.
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April 30, 2025 at 7:17 AM
David Bui of the Bay Area went back to Vietnam to search for his father's gravesite. Bui's father died in combat during the Vietnam War more than five decades ago. abc7ne.ws/4iEd4q0
Silicon Valley Granite in San Jose has more than 20 years worth of natural stone products that must be moved by Wednesday as VTA and BART are moving forward with plans to build a BART line from San Jose to Santa Clara. Hear from the owner here: abc7ne.ws/4iHZZw5
Massive BART expansion in South Bay to displace longtime San Jose natural stone supplier
Silicon Valley Granite in San Jose has more than 20 years worth of natural stone products that must be moved by Wednesday as VTA and BART are moving forward with plans to build a BART line from San Jo...
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April 30, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Silicon Valley Granite in San Jose has more than 20 years worth of natural stone products that must be moved by Wednesday as VTA and BART are moving forward with plans to build a BART line from San Jose to Santa Clara. Hear from the owner here: abc7ne.ws/4iHZZw5
The Oakland Unified School District is set to see another strike Thursday after teachers informed them they would be walking off the job. The teachers' union accused OUSD of manufacturing its budget crisis to justify layoffs. abc7ne.ws/3RCZSXD
Oakland teachers set for 1-day strike Thursday over financial documents related to budget cuts
The Oakland Unified School District is set to see another strike Thursday after teachers informed them they would be walking off the job. The teachers' union accused OUSD of manufacturing its budget c...
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April 30, 2025 at 6:29 AM
The Oakland Unified School District is set to see another strike Thursday after teachers informed them they would be walking off the job. The teachers' union accused OUSD of manufacturing its budget crisis to justify layoffs. abc7ne.ws/3RCZSXD
In this time of fluctuating tariff talks, many are concerned about what it will cost us. When it comes to paying for medications, tariffs could have some long-term consequences. abc7ne.ws/4k0PKUJ
Tariff uncertainty threatens to raise drug prices and stall medical innovation, experts warn
In this time of fluctuating tariff talks, many are concerned about what it will cost us. When it comes to paying for medications, tariffs could have some long-term consequences.
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April 30, 2025 at 5:18 AM
In this time of fluctuating tariff talks, many are concerned about what it will cost us. When it comes to paying for medications, tariffs could have some long-term consequences. abc7ne.ws/4k0PKUJ