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Thousands of docs seized by feds reveal inner workings of ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s orbit
The records, newly released to the public, shed light on the events leading up to a bombshell corruption investigation involving Thao and three others.
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Another Bay Area camera shop targeted by thieves
Thieves have targeted stores in Santa Rosa, Berkeley, Campbell and Rocklin. Shutterbug Camera Shops in Santa Rosa had an estimated $100,000 worth of merchandise stolen.
Sports
Warriors-Lakers preview: Jimmy Butler, Luka Doncic make rivalry debut
Steph Curry and the Warriors end their six-game road trip with a game against LeBron James in Los Angeles as two new stars join the California rivalry.
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San Jose affordable apartment complex is bought by L.A. investors
A big San Jose apartment complex with income restrictions for prospective tenants has been bought.
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San Jose Giants, Oakland Ballers revive pro baseball Battle of the Bay Area
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Barbecue and latkes arrive in Oakland with Crazy Block Cheesecakes
The eatery has 160-plus flavors of cheesecake, loaded brisket fries and something really meaty called...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Streamlined Neapolitan meatballs are made with panko breadcrumbs
Don't be shy about mixing the panko-meat mixture with your hands. It takes a few...
Opinion
Opinion: The tech fantasy that powers AI is running on fumes
We were promised life-changing transformations. Instead we get a mid-level technology that helps us write...
Business
This is the dubious way President Trump appears to have calculated his ‘reciprocal’ tariffs
The massive tariffs were pitched as “reciprocal,” matching what other countries charge the US dollar...
Celebrities
Katy Perry, Gayle King slammed for feminist spin on Bezos space flight
'You cannot rebrand oligarchy as feminism,' someone notably said online Wednesday in response to Elle...
Housing
Single-family home in Pleasanton sells for $1.7 million
The property located in the 3600 block of Platt Court in Pleasanton was sold on...
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