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San Jose woman arrested on suspicion of murder trib.al/XTZ385a
San Jose woman arrested on suspicion of murder
Police said the suspect intentionally hit the victim with a vehicle Sunday at Winchester Boulevard and Tisch Way.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM
San Jose woman arrested on suspicion of murder trib.al/XTZ385a
NHL to act after some Sharks, Senators players violate helmet rule trib.al/1VwjZnG
NHL to act after some Sharks, Senators players violate helmet rule
San Jose Sharks players did not wear helmets during warm-ups before their game against the Vegas Golden Knights
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December 2, 2025 at 12:56 AM
NHL to act after some Sharks, Senators players violate helmet rule trib.al/1VwjZnG
Apple artificial intelligence head to leave after AI struggles trib.al/4Q2vURV
Apple artificial intelligence head to leave after AI struggles
Apple Inc. artificial intelligence head John Giannandrea plans to step down from the job, ending a challenging stint at the iPhone maker.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Apple artificial intelligence head to leave after AI struggles trib.al/4Q2vURV
South Bay cardiologist disciplined for sexual misconduct involving patient trib.al/nYj5y7b
South Bay cardiologist disciplined for sexual misconduct involving patient
Dr. Mohammed Habeeb Ahmed had his license temporarily revoked and is on probation with the medical board until 2032.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
South Bay cardiologist disciplined for sexual misconduct involving patient trib.al/nYj5y7b
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan defends on-field behavior of Jauan Jennings trib.al/3brwptX
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan defends on-field behavior of Jauan Jennings
If Jauan Jennings crossed the line with his words to Cleveland defenders, coach Kyle Shanahan is unaware of it.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan defends on-field behavior of Jauan Jennings trib.al/3brwptX
Seth Curry rejoins Warriors after salary cap-induced hiatus: ‘It was just weird’ trib.al/aDrhYS1
Seth Curry rejoins Warriors after salary cap-induced hiatus: ‘It was just weird’
The Warriors introduced new signing Seth Curry on Tuesday afternoon.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Seth Curry rejoins Warriors after salary cap-induced hiatus: ‘It was just weird’ trib.al/aDrhYS1
Stanford hires Tavita Pritchard: On the Andrew Luck connection, the resource imperative and the Cardinal’s circle coming full trib.al/j6OBfae
Stanford hires Tavita Pritchard: On the Andrew Luck connection, the resource imperative and the Cardinal’s circle coming full
The ACC is wide open with Clemson and Florida State struggling. Can Stanford take advantage?
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December 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Stanford hires Tavita Pritchard: On the Andrew Luck connection, the resource imperative and the Cardinal’s circle coming full trib.al/j6OBfae
Feds want to put away ex-Antioch cop for 9 years trib.al/W3eTQ9f
Feds want to put away ex-Antioch cop for 9 years
It would be the longest sentence for any of the 14 ex-Antioch and Pittsburg cops charged in the 2023 corruption scandal.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Feds want to put away ex-Antioch cop for 9 years trib.al/W3eTQ9f
Holiday lights 2025: The 27 most stunning displays in the Bay Area
Holiday lights 2025: The 29 most stunning displays in the Bay Area
Here’s where to find the holiday spectacles that make the season shine — from Filoli and the Oakland Zoo to homes and neighborhoods all around the Bay Area.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Holiday lights 2025: The 27 most stunning displays in the Bay Area
This city has the smoothest roads in the Bay Area. Where does your city rank?
This city has the smoothest roads in the Bay Area. Where does your city rank?
A new report finds the typical stretch of roadway in the region likely needs repairs soon.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM
This city has the smoothest roads in the Bay Area. Where does your city rank?
Two displaced after Sunday night apartment fire in Mountain View trib.al/bpO5mAn
Two displaced after Sunday night apartment fire in Mountain View
The blaze caused an estimated $5,500 in damages, authorities said.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Two displaced after Sunday night apartment fire in Mountain View trib.al/bpO5mAn
Third attempt to repeal Prop. 19’s tax burden on inherited property aims for 2026 ballot
Third attempt to repeal Prop. 19’s tax burden on inherited property aims for 2026 ballot
The experience of a number of heirs highlights unsettling questions about Prop 19 that was narrowly approved by 51% of Californians in 2020: not only were many votes misled, but it has yet to deliv…
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December 1, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Third attempt to repeal Prop. 19’s tax burden on inherited property aims for 2026 ballot
Award-winning pop star to sing national anthem at Super Bowl
Award-winning pop star to sing national anthem at Super Bowl
Charlie Puth, Coco Jones and Brandi Carlile will perform at the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Award-winning pop star to sing national anthem at Super Bowl
Milpitas mayor announces run for State Senate trib.al/oi8O0vV
Milpitas mayor announces run for State Senate
Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano touts her “common sense,” moderate politics and decades of political experience in her campaign.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Milpitas mayor announces run for State Senate trib.al/oi8O0vV
Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week trib.al/kJvtFB0
Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week
Make your choice for the top performance among girls high school athletes from Nov. 24-29. Candidates come from different sports around the Bay Area. Vote now!
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December 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week trib.al/kJvtFB0
With the Sharks placing Desharnais on IR, why was Regenda the one promoted from AHL? trib.al/XBy5nkS
With the Sharks placing Desharnais on IR, why was Regenda the one promoted from AHL?
San Jose Sharks place Vincent Desharnais on injured reserve, recall winger Pavol Regenda from San Jose Barracuda
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December 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
With the Sharks placing Desharnais on IR, why was Regenda the one promoted from AHL? trib.al/XBy5nkS
Oakland Interfaith Choir celebrates huge milestone with busy December trib.al/Jiv4P8y
Oakland Interfaith Choir celebrates huge milestone with busy December
The revered choir and its various branches set for a trio of holiday concerts.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Oakland Interfaith Choir celebrates huge milestone with busy December trib.al/Jiv4P8y
Kurtenbach: Meet the new Bash Brothers — the 49ers have found a playoff-worthy safety duo in Mustapha and Brown trib.al/otFE4E4
Kurtenbach: Meet the new Bash Brothers — the 49ers have found a playoff-worthy safety duo in Mustapha and Brown
After weeks of searching, the Niners have found solid ground on the back end of Robert Saleh’s defense.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Kurtenbach: Meet the new Bash Brothers — the 49ers have found a playoff-worthy safety duo in Mustapha and Brown trib.al/otFE4E4
Vote now: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week trib.al/Ik5gzay
Vote now: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week
Make your choice for the top performance among boys high school athletes from Nov. 24-29
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December 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Vote now: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week trib.al/Ik5gzay
Data center planned for Bay Area office building site leased by Nvidia trib.al/WrV3geH
Data center planned for Bay Area office building site leased by Nvidia
A big data center is being proposed at an empty San Jose office building in a fresh example of the artificial intelligence boom.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Data center planned for Bay Area office building site leased by Nvidia trib.al/WrV3geH
Is Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes angling for a pardon from President Trump?
Is Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes angling for a pardon from President Trump?
One post from Holmes’ account, referencing an anti-abortion post featuring Trump, accused federal prosecutors of suggesting she get an abortion.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Is Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes angling for a pardon from President Trump?
New Asian supermarkets from Canada to open in Millbrae, S.F., San Jose
New Asian supermarkets from Canada to open in Millbrae, S.F., San Jose
T&T Supermarket is planning three locations with amenities like Asian street food, bakeries and whole-fried chicken.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
New Asian supermarkets from Canada to open in Millbrae, S.F., San Jose
One person dies in South San Francisco apartment fire Monday morning trib.al/uYZYnHz
One person dies in South San Francisco apartment fire Monday morning
Firefighters responded to the blaze around 4 a.m.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
One person dies in South San Francisco apartment fire Monday morning trib.al/uYZYnHz
California’s popular EV carpool lane decal program ends today: $490 tickets for violators
California’s popular EV carpool lane decal program ends Monday: $490 tickets for violators
That “Clean Air Vehicle” sticker on electric vehicles has expired, and along with it a key perk
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December 1, 2025 at 7:53 PM
California’s popular EV carpool lane decal program ends today: $490 tickets for violators
Trump says he has ‘no idea’ which part of body was focus of recent MRI trib.al/ms6NXoG
Trump says he has ‘no idea’ which part of body was focus of recent MRI
The president says he’s willing to release the results, which Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz asked about after a Truth Social post.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Trump says he has ‘no idea’ which part of body was focus of recent MRI trib.al/ms6NXoG