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Breed Concedes to Lurie, Says She’s ‘Beyond Grateful’ for Her Time as San Francisco Mayor

San Francisco Mayor London Breed conceded to challenger Daniel Lurie on Thursday and said she called to congratulate the Levi Strauss heir.Breed, the city’s first Black woman mayor, said on social media that she planned a smooth transition for her …

Mountain Fire Fouls the Air, Forcing a Wood-Burning Ban Just as Fall Cooldown Begins

Air quality officials in Southern California announced the first no-burn day of the 2024-25 season Friday as the Mountain fire burns.

Santa Clara County Office of Education Launches Probe Into Misuse of Public Funds

The Santa Clara County Office of Education says it will seek independent, third-party audits and reviews of “substantial” issues in its finances and operations.The Education Office said it recently uncovered potential evidence of unauthorized expenditure of public funds and contract …

Republican Young Kim Reelected to Congress Representing Orange County

The Associated Press called the race in California's 40th Congressional District on Thursday.

Satellite Photos Show Intense Power, Devastation of the Mountain Fire

Satellite imagery showcases the Mountain fire's fury as homes are reduced to rubble and a vast plume of smoke stretches into the atmosphere.

Levi's Heir and Political Outsider Daniel Lurie Wins San Francisco Mayor's Race

Levi's heir and nonprofit executive Daniel Lurie soundly beat incumbent Mayor London Breed to become San Francisco's next mayor. His victory is part of a broader centrist shift for this famously liberal city.

NPR Tiny Desk Contest Winner the Philharmonik Plays Glide’s Festive Holiday Fundraiser

For multi-instrumentalist, producer, hip-hop artist and NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner The Philharmonik, it was simple to say yes to an invitation to perform at San Francisco charity Glide’s annual holiday fundraiser this year. “This is awesome,” he thought, upon …

Micro-Transit’s Mega Moment: Silicon Valley Cities Get Funding to Grow Ride-Share Services

MULTIPLE SILICON VALLEY cities are raking in money for micro-transit programs, which transit advocates say is critical for areas with sparser public transportation.Sunnyvale has secured a roughly $4.2 million grant from the California State Transportation Agency to cover about half …

2 Boys in Bodega Bay Boating Accident Also NorCal School Shooting Survivors

They survived a 2017 school shooting and were involved in a deadly boating accident.

2 Boys in Deadly Bodega Bay Boat Accident Also School Shooting Survivors

They survived a 2017 school shooting and were involved in a deadly boating accident.

Los Angeles County Increases Reward to $25,000 for Information in Decades-Old Death of Mitrice Richardson

24-year-old Mitrice Richardson disappeared in 2009 after leaving a Malibu sheriff's station, and was found dead months after.

Betty Duong Takes Slight Lead Over Madison Nguyen in Tight Santa Clara County Supe Race

In a highly-competitive race to become Santa Clara County’s first Vietnamese American supervisor, Betty Duong appears to have a slight edge over Madison Nguyen.As of 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Duong is leading her opponent with 51.9% of the vote, or 29,957 …

Two People Shot to Death in Mount Washington. The Victims Were High School Students, Friends Said

Both of the victims, who have not been publicly identified, appeared to have suffered gunshot wounds to the head.

Metrolink CEO's Home Is Among Those Destroyed in Mountain Fire

When Metrolink CEO Darren Kettle evacuated, the flames seemed to be heading away from his home in Las Posas Estates. They eventually burned his house to the ground.

Column: Harris' Defeat Opens a Bumpy Path to the White House for Newsom

Gov. Gavin Newsom got a boost when Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the presidential election. Newsom now has a direct path to the White House in 2028.

Next L.A. D.A. To Roll Back Key Gascón Policies — And Revisit the Menendez Brothers Case

After routing Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón on Tuesday night, Nathan Hochman says he plans to review high-profile cases and undo many of the incumbent's policies on Day 1.

Column: Why It's Wrong to Blame Trump's Victory on Latino Men

After Joe Biden won in 2020 with less Latino support than Clinton, I warned liberals that the Democratic Party was losing blue-collar Latino men. Few listened.

Machine Guns and Child Pornography Discovery Leads to Charges Against Orange County Man

Arthit Tanjapatkul, 43, was charged in the U.S. District Court of Santa Ana with possession of four machine guns and possession of child pornography.

Foster City Provides Sandbags, Gets Ready to Lower Lagoon Level in Anticipation of Storms

Foster City residents can begin filling sandbags this week to prepare for winter rains, according to officials.The water level of the Foster City lagoon will be lowered from summer to winter levels on Nov. 18, and it’s a good time …

Amid Destructive Wildfires, Police Arrest Man Trying to Start a Fire in Ventura

Police said the man was caught by a witness trying to set a fire in a parking lot in Ventura, about five miles east of the Mountain fire.

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