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Privacy group issues safety advisory over ID scanners at San Francisco gay bars – NBC Bay Area
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (334+ words) A national digital privacy group has issued a safety advisory ahead of Pride weekend, warning patrons about ID-scanning kiosks used at several popular nightclubs in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood. While advocates argue the technology poses a significant risk to the…...
Chemical release near Walnut Creek prompts shelter-in-place order
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (134+ words) A hazardous chemical release in the area east Highway 680, south of Monument Boulevard and west of Oak Grove, prompted a shelter-in-place order. A hazardous chemical release in the area east Highway 680, south of Monument Boulevard and west of Oak Grove,…...
Oakland Unified approves tentative budget for next school year
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (346+ words) After facing a more than $100 million budget deficit and months of financial uncertainty, the Oakland Unified School District has approved a tentative budget for next school year. District leaders said they've cut the deficit down to a $30 million structural deficit…...
Vandal shatters windows at Vallejo gay bar 2 nights in a row
5+ hour, 42+ min ago (342+ words) At least one vandal has broken windows for two nights in a row this week at Town House Cocktail Lounge, a popular gay bar in downtown Vallejo. In security camera footage from Thursday's break-in, shortly after the bar closed at…...
More than 100 dog remains found at mass grave site in Nor Cal
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (338+ words) Between January 2025 and April 2026, roughly 900 animals were transferred to the facility. Of those, 730 are currently missing. More than 100 intact dogs in various stages of decomposition were found at buildings and grounds associated with Miranda's Rescue Animal Sanctuary, the Humboldt Sheriff's…...
SF's Sons & Daughters manager wins Michelin Service Award
8+ hour, 28+ min ago (62+ words) NBC Bay Area SF's Sons & Daughters manager wins Michelin Service Award Colombia fans in San Jose rejoice as team beats DR Congo at World Cup Fans flood Bay Area watch parties to see Colombia beat DR Congo In the news:…...
Sabrina Ionescu returns to Miramonte High for gym celebration, youth clinic
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (25+ words) NBC Bay Area Sabrina Ionescu returns to Miramonte High for gym celebration, youth clinic...
East Bay business spotlights home-based takeout restaurants
11+ hour, 26+ min ago (19+ words) NBC Bay Area East Bay business spotlights home-based takeout restaurants...
Mayor Daniel Lurie officiates Pride weddings in San Francisco
11+ hour, 7+ min ago (106+ words) San Francisco has turned into the City of Love for Pride weekend. On Friday morning, hundreds of couples filled City Hall for a special Pride wedding ceremony. Couples said the day was about celebrating their love in a city with…...
Gathering planned at Lake Merritt for missing woman Amy Hillyard
9+ hour, 58+ min ago (310+ words) The Oakland Police Department is asking for help locating Amy Hillyard, 52, at risk due to medical conditions. Friends and family of a woman who has been missing for three months will hold a community awareness walk around Lake Merritt on…...