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Live updates: Blue tsunami sweeps the midterms as Democrats take control of Congress
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Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton
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Numerous firsts: The candidates that made history in the 2026 midterm elections
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See election results for California's state propositions
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See live results from the California and Bay Area midterm elections
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Bay Area rent check: Median price for 1-bedroom apartment in SF up to $4,400
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Bay Area election 2026: Key takeaways, winners and Election Day results
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2 young teens killed in Moss Landing shooting identified
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Bay Area transit agencies add service to get fans to Valkyries' parade in San Francisco
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9 arrested in string of San Jose business burglaries
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Collins Dictionary chooses ‘mogging' as its 2026 word of the year
Collins Dictionary has named “mogging” — a slang word meaning to outshine someone or something — as its word of the year.
It's too early to call the outcome of California's proposal to tax billionaires
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Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton
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Election Day: Here's what's at stake in the Bay Area as voters head to polls
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Testimony slated to start in retrial of Sierra LaMar murder case
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Recap: Democrats win control of the House and Senate
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Runner, 24, dies after collapsing 2 miles from New York City Marathon finish
Rachel Apa died during Sunday’s New York City Marathon after collapsing near mile 24, just two miles shy of crossing the finish line.
Midterm elections come to a close as voters pass judgment on Trump. What to know
Voters struggling with high prices and angry over an unpopular war with Iran will decide whether to drastically shift power in Washington in midterm elections Tuesday that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump ’s second term.
‘Incredible': After months lost at sea, 5 people are rescued in the South Pacific
Five people, including two children, were rescued this week in the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati after three months drifting at sea in a 20-foot skiff, authorities said. Another four remained missing.
Santa Clara County finalizes election prep as voters make final push
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Students reportedly overdose at San Jose school Halloween party
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San Francisco voters weigh Prop. D as long ballots and 300-page guides spark debate
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Anthropic posts $17B quarterly revenue but losses continue in fresh IPO filing
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17-year-old arrested in connection with deadly shooting at Solano Town Center in Fairfield
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Tech entrepreneur, his wife and kids among passengers who died in Florida jet crash
A Texas tech entrepreneur, his wife and two kids, along with their friends and nanny, were the passengers killed when a private jet nosedived and crashed in a South Florida neighborhood on Sunday.
1 dead in Sunnyvale apartment fire
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Supreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballots
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Golden State Valkyries reflect on winning WNBA championship
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Family identifies 20-year-old co-pilot killed in Florida plane crash that left 9 dead
One of the pilots of a private plane that crashed into a Florida neighborhood over the weekend, killing all nine on board and leaving a fiery crater, has been identified by her family.
Chili's customers suffer burns after sipping margaritas mistakenly made with cleaning agent
A Chili’s Grill & Bar in North Carolina is back in business after three customers and two workers suffered chemical burns on their mouths from sipping margaritas mistakenly made with a cleaning chemical last week.
Bay Area beaches face dangerous surf this week as light rain returns
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Judge dismisses case against ex-FBI agents accused of lying to Congress in Hunter Biden probe
A federal judge on Monday dismissed a criminal complaint against a pair of former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress during its investigation of Hunter Biden, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to NBC News.
2 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Monterey County's Moss Landing
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Fairfield community members grieve, call for change after Spirit store shooting
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Opening statements begin in long-awaited retrial for Antolin Garcia-Torres in Sierra LaMar murder case
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Martha Stewart responds to backlash over ‘hungry' homeless Halloween costume
Martha Stewart on Sunday responded to backlash about her Halloween costume, saying she was “distressed” to learn that her outfit, which depicted a “hungry” homeless person, had caused offense.
Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels recalled over potentially fatal choking risk
The Food and Drug Administration is warning parents not to buy or serve a popular toddler soft-baked snack bar after receiving several reports that it had completely blocked children’s airways.
Lindsay Clancy's defense continues push to dismiss charges. Will the case be retried?
Lindsay Clancy ‘s lawyer urged a judge Monday to either the dismiss the murder charges against her, or get on with the business of putting her back on trial.
Gabby Williams hugs youth coach after leading Valkyries to victory
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Person arrested after shooting across San Jose City Hall
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As Halloween ends, Mariah Carey, Queen of Christmas, officially declares ‘it's time'
Now that Halloween is all said and done, Mimi is here to reclaim her seasonal throne.
15-year-old injured after Halloween shooting in Vacaville
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Thousands celebrate Día de los Muertos in the Bay Area
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Police investigate stabbing that left a man hurt in San Francisco
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Recap: 9 dead after business jet crashes in Florida neighborhood
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Golden State Valkyries championship parade: Route map and how to watch
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4 dead, 15 injured in 3 Halloween night shootings in Dallas, Texas
At least four people were killed and 15 others were injured in three separate shootings in a Dallas, Texas, neighborhood overnight Saturday, according to Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux.
Trump administration's social media posts ahead of elections criticized for being inflammatory
The Trump administration ’s online accounts are circulating images of a pumpkin carved with a sombrero design and a fake Halloween -themed background around a Black man apparently accused of food assistance fraud, in social media posts slammed by critics as inflammatory rhetoric.
Does ‘falling back' an hour hurt your heart? A doctor shares tips to get through
Daylight saving time can be hard on the heart when people lose an hour of sleep in the spring, but there’s another period of adjustment coming this weekend.
Valkyries win WNBA championship in second season, beating Dream 68-63 in Game 7
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Man accused of breaking into Oakland Police Officer's Association building
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East Palo Alto tenants worry about safety, smells after apartments flooded
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Pregnant woman killed in shooting that left other 6 hurt at Halloween store in Fairfield
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Nancy Guthrie task force meets with Florida DNA scientists as case nears 9-month mark
Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie said Friday that members of the task force traveled to Florida to push forward DNA analysis in the case that is about to enter its ninth month.
Follow the Money: How much goes into U.S. elections and who is behind it?
Political spending has exploded in the past decade. The capital flowing into presidential campaigns alone has more than doubled since 2016, before adjusting for inflation. Where is it all going and who is signing the checks?
France heads into third weekend of protests as youth-led rallies sweep Europe
France prepared Saturday for a third consecutive weekend of protests over living costs and education, deploying 70,000 police and gendarmes and rerouting the Paris march to the capital’s edge as youth-led demonstrations spread across Europe.
1 dead, 6 hurt following shooting at Solano Town Center in Fairfield
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Sheriff's office restricts access to South Bay jail following ICE activity
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Be seen on Halloween: Safety tips for trick-or-treaters and drivers
Halloween is filled with spooky surprises, but safety experts say one of the biggest risks has nothing to do with ghosts or goblins.
Star witness in Sheng Thao corruption trial details alleged bribery scheme
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Jalen Brunson to guest star in ‘Law & Order: SVU.' Here's when the episode airs
Jalen Brunson is trading in his basketball shoes for a detective badge. The New York Knicks point guard is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” NBC confirmed .
San Francisco prepares for coastal flooding as high tides continue
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Top federal prosecutor in Alaska says criminal probe underway over would-be spoiler Senate candidate
The top federal prosecutor in Alaska confirmed on Friday the existence of a criminal investigation related to an alleged scheme to confuse voters by putting a Senate candidate on the ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent.
2 San Jose women allegedly stabbed person to death, dumped body in rural Alameda County
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Judge warns DOJ he'd be ‘extremely frustrated' if it raids James Comey's home
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden on Friday warned the Justice Department about taking law enforcement action targeting former FBI Director James Comey after the Trump administration brought a third criminal case against the longtime Trump target using a rare charging mechanism.
Simone Biles praises ‘TODAY' anchor Laura Jarrett for dressing up as her for Halloween
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Laura Jarrett’s Halloween costume earned the ultimate seal of approval.
Wall Street drops to its worst day since June after the sell-off for tech stocks deepens
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Woman pleads guilty to murdering best friend's 6-week-old son, said she had compulsion to harm kids
A woman driven by a compulsion to harm children admitted in a Pittsburgh court on Wednesday that she murdered her best friend’s infant son, in a plea agreement that’ll likely keep this “monster” in prison for life.
Coastal flooding expected to continue, rain possible across Bay Area
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FDA proposes changes to nutritional standards in infant formula
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to infant formula nutrient requirements as part of the agency’s first review of its ingredients and standards in nearly three decades.
Halloween food deals 2026: Free meals, discounts and spooky treats
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Christa Pike says she's in constant pain and blames ‘incompetence' for her failed execution
Christa Pike said Friday that she remains in constant pain and struggles to speak a month after surviving a lethal injection in Tennessee, a failure she blames on “incompetence.”
Daylight saving time ends soon. Here's when clocks change
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Half Moon Bay's ballot fight over senior farmworker housing
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Homes across the Bay Area report thefts of Halloween decorations
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Dog dies after being attacked by two other dogs near Oakland's Lake Merritt
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High tides continue flooding Marin County, filling roads and neighborhoods
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How NASA Ames' lunar landing simulator helps prepare for moon missions
The United States is going back to the moon. Part of the training goes through the Bay Area, where the NASA Ames Research Center has a lunar landing simulator.
Family of boy with autism wins countersuit against neighbor in San Jose
A neighbor sued a San Jose family whose son has autism, claiming the child’s grunts in the backyard were a “nuisance.” The family countersued and, this week, a jury ruled in their favor.
Having kids out of the question for many Bay Area residents due to high cost of living
The cost of living in the Bay Area is keeping many couples from starting a family, according to a recent survey.
Fact focus: Misinformation about voting spreads less than a week before Election Day
False and misleading claims about the voting process are being spread online as voters cast their ballots in the 2026 midterms , with Election Day less than a week away.
Nearly half of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 say they've gambled in the last year, survey finds
More than 40% of American teens ages 13 to 17 say they’ve gambled in the past year, according to a survey published Wednesday, raising red flags about the popularity of betting among minors.
2 San Jose police officers arrested, charged after internal investigation
Two San Jose police officers were arrested and charged with evidence tampering and filing a false police report, the department announced Thursday.
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek' and ‘X-Men' fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises, has died. He was 86.
Dream defeat Valkyries to force decisive Game 7 in WNBA Finals
Allisha Gray scored 23 points and Rhyne Howard had 21 as the hot-shooting Atlanta Dream held off Golden State’s late rally to take an 80-69 victory over the Valkyries in Game 6 on Thursday to pull even in the WNBA Finals .
Former Oakland city employees testify in Sheng Thao corruption trial
Former Oakland city employees took the stand on Thursday in the Sheng Thao federal corruption trial.
Young girls skip school with their parents to attend Valkyries' early WNBA Finals watch party
Sika Lopez took 11-year-old daughter Kendra out of school Thursday to be part of the early morning watch party outside Chase Center cheering for the Golden State Valkyries.
What to do with leftover Halloween candy: 10 creative ideas
When Halloween is over, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the candy haul. If your kids come home with enough sweets to stock a small candy store, you might be wondering what to do with all those fun-size bars, gummies and lollipops.
‘The CTE risk': Parents embrace flag while weighing downsides of tackle football
Sandeep Basran’s 9-year-old son has been playing football in the Chicago area for four years and has had only a minor leg injury this season. That’s not an accident.
Worker rights pioneer Dolores Huerta wanted others to feel seen
Dolores Huerta had spent decades advocating for labor rights and marginalized people when she went to a central California college and met a group of farmworkers’ descendants — many of them students who choked back tears over the then-94-year-old taking the time to listen to them.
Google-parent Alphabet's stock price plunges, erasing more than $500 billion in value
Shares of Google parent company Alphabet sank on Thursday by as much as 15.8%, putting the company on course for its worst single-day drop in history.
Preliminary 2.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near Hollister
A preliminary 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Hollister, according to the United States Geological Survey .
Inflation accelerated last month, highlighting affordability issues before the election
An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve accelerated last month, showing that prices remain elevated less than a week from midterm elections in which affordability concerns have become a central issue.
Doordash to acquire Instacart for $17 billion, creating delivery giant
Delivery giant DoorDash is buying to-your-door grocery service Instacart for $17 billion, the company announced Thursday.
Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner as Trump considers new Iran strikes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon ’s top military planner, a defense official said Wednesday, the latest in a series of generals to be ousted and one that comes even as President Donald Trump is weighing renewed strikes on Iran in the eight-month-long war .
Bay Area bars opening early to air the Valkyries in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals
Bars, restaurants, and gathering spots across the Bay Area are opening early Thursday morning in anticipation of crowds hoping to watch Game 6 of the WNBA Finals , where the Golden State Valkyries will take on the Atlanta Dream. The game will be played in Atlanta at 12:30 p.m. Eastern, 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time.
Fremont neighbors complain over noise from events at nearby temple
Fremont neighbors raised concerns about noise from events at a nearby Hindu temple that they said bring large crowds into their neighborhood.
Brewers beat Rays in Game 5 to win first World Series title in franchise history
The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history.
Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would ‘wreak havoc' on voting
A federal judge rejected on Wednesday a Trump administration request to stop California from processing the ballots of up to 20,000 people over allegations they are likely noncitizens, warning it would “wreak havoc” on the midterm elections.