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Top Dog Downtown could open in as soon as a week inside the BreakRoom pool hall
Hot dog fans rejoice: Top Dog’s new location in Berkeley is imminent
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September 18, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Top Dog Downtown could open in as soon as a week inside the BreakRoom pool hall
It’s a testament to the enduring global fascination with Diana almost 30 years after her death.
Princess Diana’s famous ‘revenge dress’ goes on show ahead of Sotheby’s auction
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September 18, 2026 at 9:06 PM
It’s a testament to the enduring global fascination with Diana almost 30 years after her death.
Mitty, St, Francis, St. Ignatius competing at Durango Fall Classic. Carondelet’s Ava Van Peteghem latest to make college commitment. Mountain View to run cross county showcase under the lights. Miramonte water polo roars again.
Prep spotlight: Mitty faces nation’s best at Las Vegas volleyball event
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September 18, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Mitty, St, Francis, St. Ignatius competing at Durango Fall Classic. Carondelet’s Ava Van Peteghem latest to make college commitment. Mountain View to run cross county showcase under the lights. Miramonte water polo roars again.
Trump threatened more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow.
Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House
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September 18, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Trump threatened more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow.
The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office in Wyoming has arrested a suspect in connection to the Sunday attack, which sent shockwaves across social media.
Sikh trucker from Northern California stabbed 17 times in ‘horrific’ attack at Wyoming rest area
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September 18, 2026 at 8:11 PM
The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office in Wyoming has arrested a suspect in connection to the Sunday attack, which sent shockwaves across social media.
It’s football season — and time to start tailgating. Here are 10 rules for your best tailgate yet.
Never sow up empty-handed: 10 golden rules for the ultimate game day tailgate
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September 18, 2026 at 7:48 PM
It’s football season — and time to start tailgating. Here are 10 rules for your best tailgate yet.
Only Hawaii is higher, but Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office fires back at the report’s authors.
California ranks No. 2 in the nation for steep electricity prices, this report says
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September 18, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Only Hawaii is higher, but Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office fires back at the report’s authors.
The seasonal transition happens Tuesday; the region is expected to heat up Wednesday.
Autumn-like weekend awaits Bay Area; summer heat may start off fall
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September 18, 2026 at 7:10 PM
The seasonal transition happens Tuesday; the region is expected to heat up Wednesday.
Medical groups generally don’t recommend automatic screening of testosterone levels.
The Pentagon is moving forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troops
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September 18, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Medical groups generally don’t recommend automatic screening of testosterone levels.
“We know the fires will come. It’s not a matter of if; it’s a matter of when,” Becerra says.
Election 2026: Xavier Becerra outlines wildfire preparedness plan
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September 18, 2026 at 6:24 PM
“We know the fires will come. It’s not a matter of if; it’s a matter of when,” Becerra says.
The 66-year-old Santa Rosa woman was riding her Harley-Davidson motorcycle on the Highway 101 offramp when an SUV turned in front of her, causing the crash, police said.
Santa Rosa motorcyclist dies 2 weeks after crash with SUV
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September 18, 2026 at 6:10 PM
The 66-year-old Santa Rosa woman was riding her Harley-Davidson motorcycle on the Highway 101 offramp when an SUV turned in front of her, causing the crash, police said.
Amy’s Kitchen announced plans to close its Santa Rosa manufacturing plant in phases over the next several months and shift production outside Sonoma County.
Amy’s Kitchen closing Bay Area plant, shifting hundreds of jobs to Idaho and Oregon
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September 18, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Amy’s Kitchen announced plans to close its Santa Rosa manufacturing plant in phases over the next several months and shift production outside Sonoma County.
Hundreds of friends and community members attended a candlelight vigil in memory of two Liberty High School students. The two seniors were killed in a two-vehicle car crash early Sunday morning.
Community mourns Liberty High seniors killed in fatal crash
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September 18, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Hundreds of friends and community members attended a candlelight vigil in memory of two Liberty High School students. The two seniors were killed in a two-vehicle car crash early Sunday morning.
A 23-year-old woman was struck and killed after a ride-share driver abandoned her near traffic on Southern California highway, a judge ruled.
Uber ordered to pay $40 million to parents of passenger killed on California highway
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September 18, 2026 at 5:10 PM
A 23-year-old woman was struck and killed after a ride-share driver abandoned her near traffic on Southern California highway, a judge ruled.
No. 18 Panthers rout Hillsdale 59-6 in matchup of undefeated teams
Burlingame DB does the unthinkable, returns three interceptions for touchdowns
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September 18, 2026 at 4:49 PM
No. 18 Panthers rout Hillsdale 59-6 in matchup of undefeated teams
A Minnesota court dismissed former NFL star Matt Kalil’s lawsuit against his ex-wife, Haley, who said his penis was the size of two or three stacked soda cans.
Judge tosses former NFL star Matt Kalil’s lawsuit against ex-wife who described his genitals
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September 18, 2026 at 4:27 PM
A Minnesota court dismissed former NFL star Matt Kalil’s lawsuit against his ex-wife, Haley, who said his penis was the size of two or three stacked soda cans.
Workplace divides make California even more financially stressful for those earning typical inland wages.
How the nation’s 2 oddest job markets create California traffic jams
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September 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Workplace divides make California even more financially stressful for those earning typical inland wages.
Region and state rebound from prior hiring slump.
Bay Area, South Bay, East Bay, California all add thousands of jobs
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September 18, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Region and state rebound from prior hiring slump.
Nearby estuarine reserve has closed due to new fire at battery power storage plant that burned in 2025.
New fire erupts at Moss Landing battery power storage plant along Monterey Bay that burst aflame in 2025
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September 18, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Nearby estuarine reserve has closed due to new fire at battery power storage plant that burned in 2025.
A Minnesota woman’s mugshot went viral due to the alleged thief’s resemblance to Bronx pop star Jennifer Lopez.
Jennifer Lopez lookalike’s mugshot goes viral after Minnesota arrest
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September 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM
A Minnesota woman’s mugshot went viral due to the alleged thief’s resemblance to Bronx pop star Jennifer Lopez.
The donation, announced Monday, was given to the Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks by the Reyneri family of Los Altos and advances years-long efforts to rebuild California’s oldest state park.
South Bay family donates $6 million to help restore Big Basin Redwoods State Park
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September 18, 2026 at 2:48 PM
The donation, announced Monday, was given to the Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks by the Reyneri family of Los Altos and advances years-long efforts to rebuild California’s oldest state park.
Philadelphia police are working with Ed Sheeran’s team to make sure his upcoming concert is secure amid political strife over his former opening acts.
Ed Sheeran’s next show, post-Macklemore, to see heavy police presence: report
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September 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Philadelphia police are working with Ed Sheeran’s team to make sure his upcoming concert is secure amid political strife over his former opening acts.
Adva Lavie is already facing criminal charges for allegedly seducing and stealing from rich men.
OnlyFans model probed for possibly drugging Beverly Hills billionaire with ketamine, warrant says
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September 18, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Adva Lavie is already facing criminal charges for allegedly seducing and stealing from rich men.
The Holy War and Ohio State’s visit to the LA Coliseum easily clear the bar as two of the most meaningful games of the recruiting season.
Recruiting roundup: The five West Coast (college) games that will shape the landscape in 2027-28
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September 18, 2026 at 1:46 PM
The Holy War and Ohio State’s visit to the LA Coliseum easily clear the bar as two of the most meaningful games of the recruiting season.
Without an estate plan, families may have to navigate court proceedings and California law to determine who can manage an estate and how property will be distributed.
Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy. What Californians should know
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September 18, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Without an estate plan, families may have to navigate court proceedings and California law to determine who can manage an estate and how property will be distributed.