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East Bay SPCA In Search of Homes For 16 Puppies Found In Walmart Parking Lot

A litter of puppies that was abandoned in a Walmart parking lot in Livermore are being put up for adoption through the East Bay SPCA, but sadly one did not make to the shelter.

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East Bay SPCA In Search of Homes For 16 Puppies Found In Walmart Parking Lot

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Teen Suspect In Fairfield High School Graduation Shooting Located and Arrested Near Dallas

A 17-year-old suspect is in custody in connection with the June 3 shooting in Fairfield, at a high school graduation ceremony, that left one 18-year-old dead and three others wounded.

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Teen Suspect In Fairfield High School Graduation Shooting Located and Arrested Near Dallas

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Woman-owned skate shop Double Down looks for a new home

The shop closed last month after three years at 14th and Valencia streets. Owner Diana Musa said she's looking for a new home. Woman-owned skate shop Double Down looks for a new home

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Woman-owned skate shop Double Down looks for a new home

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Chinatown leader agreed to pay hush money to harassment accuser, court docs show

Donald Luu, former president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, claims his accuser violated a settlement deal by going public.

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Chinatown leader agreed to pay hush money to harassment accuser, court docs show

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Five Tigers Rescued From Oroville 'Joe Exotic' Situation Land at Oakland Zoo

Five tigers that were abandoned after living for years at a now-shuttered roadside zoo in Oroville, in Butte County, were rescued and cared for in recent months at the Oakland Zoo, with one remaining there for good.

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Five Tigers Rescued From Oroville 'Joe Exotic' Situation Land at Oakland Zoo

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SF Is Renovating Playgrounds More Quickly and Cheaply Due to Law Inspired By $1.7 Million Toilet

After SF gained national attention over a $1.7 million toilet in Noe Valley, SF passed a law in 2024 enabling city departments to utilize cooperative purchasing to reduce costs and red tape on small projects like playgrounds and public toilets.

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SF Is Renovating Playgrounds More Quickly and Cheaply Due to Law Inspired By $1.7 Million Toilet

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Logan Webb apologizes for social media comments, vows to quit X: ‘My last hurrah’

The Giants ace deleted his account after replying to a reporter and fans who criticized the team.

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Logan Webb apologizes for social media comments, vows to quit X: ‘My last hurrah’

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Excelsior Buzz: Jerry Day returns to the Excelsior Aug. 1

But first, join a neighborhood cleanup near Jerry Garcia Street, as part of Mayor Daniel Lurie's volunteer initiative. Excelsior Buzz: Jerry Day returns to the Excelsior Aug. 1

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Excelsior Buzz: Jerry Day returns to the Excelsior Aug. 1

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Mission Buzz: A handful of Mission businesses receive an economic boost from the city

Also, there are business closures on Valencia and Mission streets. The MCCLA will host its next community meeting next week. Mission Buzz: A handful of Mission businesses receive an economic boost from the city

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Mission Buzz: A handful of Mission businesses receive an economic boost from the city

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Fake Homeless Encampment Appears In Downtown SF, Turns Out to Be Part of Movie Set

Actor-writer-director Joseph Gordon-Levitt is making a new movie, a thriller centered on artificial intelligence, and that appears to be what brought him and his cast and crew to San Francisco this week, with a fake homeless encampment in the Financial District being one of the first clues.

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Fake Homeless Encampment Appears In Downtown SF, Turns Out to Be Part of Movie Set

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Bernal neighbors welcome Supervisor Fielder at first town hall since her return

Fielder said she's proposing amendments for the Mission District to a legislation that cuts inclusionary rates across the city. Bernal neighbors welcome Supervisor Fielder at first town hall since her return

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Bernal neighbors welcome Supervisor Fielder at first town hall since her return

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BART to Address Rush-Hour Congestion With Longer Trains, Streamlined Schedule

In an effort to ease crowding on trains and help the system run more efficiently, BART is implementing longer trains during peak times on some lines, streamlining the schedule to reduce transfer wait times, and addressing bottlenecking at Daly City.

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BART to Address Rush-Hour Congestion With Longer Trains, Streamlined Schedule

SF Standard

Cinnamon is out. Cardamom is in

A spice best known for chai and biryani has become the star of San Francisco’s most sought-after pastries.

9 hours ago

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Cinnamon is out. Cardamom is in

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Delays, detours, and passed-out riders: Waymos keep blocking SF firefighters

Robotaxis have become a huge headache for emergency responders trying to save lives.

9 hours ago

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Delays, detours, and passed-out riders: Waymos keep blocking SF firefighters

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Ex-EFF director: your AI chats are not as private as you think

Civil liberties lawyer Cindy Cohn on what decades of digital-rights battles taught her — and why she’s worried.

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Ex-EFF director: your AI chats are not as private as you think

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The Weekend Itinerary: Our top picks from July 10 to July 12 in SF

The forecast is partly sunny with a chance of block parties. Spend the weekend exploring the city with live music, new restaurants, and comedy.

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The Weekend Itinerary: Our top picks from July 10 to July 12 in SF

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Not fade away

On Innes Avenue in Hunters Point. Photo by Walter Mackins. Not fade away

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Not fade away

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Money in San Francisco elections is growing. City watchdogs are getting cut.

The San Francisco Ethics Commission has in recent years seen a steady decrease in staff amid a growing torrent of money in city elections. Money in San Francisco elections is growing. City watchdogs are getting cut.

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Money in San Francisco elections is growing. City watchdogs are getting cut.