Kayaker Films Great White Shark Near Half Moon Bay; SFDanceworks
Kayak fisherman David Slavich captured dramatic footage of a 6-to-7-foot great white shark circling his boat off Pillar Point in Half…
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49ers Trade Fourth-Round Pick to Colts to Reacquire DeForest Buckner
The San Francisco 49ers agreed Tuesday to send a fourth-round draft pick to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for 32-year-old Pro…
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Oakland Roots Fall 3-2 in Finale as Piedmont Opens NCS Playoffs
Oakland Roots SC saw its USL Championship playoff hopes end in a 3-2 regular-season finale defeat at Sacramento Republic FC despite…
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Richmond’s Temple Beth Hillel Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Current and former members of Temple Beth Hillel gathered Saturday in Richmond to celebrate the Reform congregation’s 80th anniversary…
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Cal Women’s Soccer Falls 3-1 to SMU Despite Early Van More Goal
Sophomore Mia Van More gave Cal women’s soccer a 1-0 halftime lead with a fifth-minute goal, but SMU rallied with three second-half…
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Wheelchair Basketball Builds Community at California Medical Facility
Launched publicly in late 2022 at the California Medical Facility, a wheelchair basketball program unites able-bodied and disabled…
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Alameda Father-Son Skateboard Brand Raises $2,000 for Celiac Research
Eleven-year-old Alameda fifth-grader Carmelo Kamler and his father, Josh Kamler, have donated more than $2,000 in profits from their…
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Berkeley Lab Scientists Build Machine Learning Radiation Blood Test
Researchers Jian-Hua Mao, Jamie Inman, and Hang Chang at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed Sparse CBC, an…
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Contra Costa Nonprofit Grants Antioch Vietnam Veteran and Wife One More Safari West Adventure
Arranged by Contra Costa County nonprofit An Elderly Wish Foundation, 82-year-old Vietnam War veteran Jim Ledbetter and his wife, Lynn…
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UC Berkeley Astronomers Help Lead NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Mission
Twenty-seven years after UC Berkeley physicist Saul Perlmutter and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory colleagues first proposed the…
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City of Walnut Creek Commissions Variable-Speed Recycled Water Pump Station and 14-Acre Pollinator Habitat at Boundary Oak
High-efficiency Central San purple-pipe booster pumps, weather-guided soil sensors, and native milkweed corridors at 3800 Valley Vista…
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Walnut Creek Tennis Center at Heather Farm Park Operates 11 Lighted Courts, Pickleball Complex, and Advance Court Reservations
Managed by Lifetime Activities in partnership with the City of Walnut Creek Arts + Recreation Department at 1751 Heather Drive, the…
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City of Walnut Creek Unveils All-Abilities Woodland Adventure Playground and UV Shade Sails at Larkey Park
Redwood treehouse ramps, poured-rubber creek surfacing, and quiet sensory cocoon pods at 2771 Buena Vista Avenue create an inclusive…
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City of Walnut Creek Commissions 220-kW Rooftop Solar and 450-kWh Battery Microgrid at Tice Valley Community Gymnasium
Islandable clean-energy plant and MERV-16 HVAC scrubbers at 2055 Tice Valley Boulevard power emergency cooling and wildfire clean-air…
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City of Walnut Creek Unveils Restored Civic Park Gazebo and San Ramon Creek Wildlife Overlook Boardwalk on North Broadway
Timber riparian viewing deck, fish-friendly amber bollard lighting, and seismic gazebo bracing at 1375 Civic Drive celebrate…
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City of Walnut Creek and Lesher Center for the Arts Unveil Solar Acoustic Courtyard Canopy at 1601 Civic Drive
Sculpted translucent photovoltaic awning, infrared patio heaters, and outdoor cabaret stage lighting expand pre-show receptions and…
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Ruth Bancroft Garden and City of Walnut Creek Open Solar Arid Propagation Conservatory and Rainwater Cistern on Bancroft Road
Automated polycarbonate greenhouse vents, 12,000-gallon roof rainwater harvesting, and rare desert plant benches expand conservation…
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City of Walnut Creek Completes Timber-Frame Barn Restoration and Living-History Blacksmith Forge Upgrade at Borges Ranch
Seismic redwood bracing, a smokeless induction-assisted demonstration hearth, and accessible corral walkways preserve the 1899 Shell…
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Ruth Bancroft Garden Opens Automated Mist Propagation Conservatory and Drought-Resilient Design Clinic in Walnut Creek
Solar-vented polycarbonate greenhouse at 1552 Bancroft Road expands conservation of rare dry-garden species and hosts Saturday…
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Lesher Center for the Arts Commissions Auracast Bluetooth and Telecoil Hearing Loop Across All Three Walnut Creek Theaters
Digital induction loops and open-caption smart glasses bring crystal-clear dialogue and symphony acoustics to patrons at 1601 Civic…
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Walnut Creek Completes Smart Weather Irrigation and Native Fescue Conversion at Boundary Oak Golf Course
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District recycled water integration and 18 acres of drought-tolerant roughs cut annual irrigation demand…
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Walnut Creek Opens Lakeside Sensory Promenade and Pollinator Overlook at Heather Farm Park
City park crews and The Gardens at Heather Farm unveil permeable lakeside paving, tactile botanical railings, and migratory waterfowl…
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Walnut Creek Reopens Restored 1899 Blacksmith Shop and Corral Trailhead at Old Borges Ranch
Open Space rangers and historical society docents unveil seismic timber bracing, working coal-forge demonstrations, and Shell Ridge…
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Lesher Center for the Arts Debuts Custom Acoustic Orchestra Shell in Walnut Creek Hofmann Theatre
Eight modular maple-veneer reflection towers and overhead ceiling canopies transform natural reverberation for symphony, choral, and…
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Walnut Creek Launches Solar Micromobility and E-Bike Share Hub Along Mitchell Drive in Shadelands
The Shadelands Property Based Improvement District and city transportation planners add electric bike docks, secure lockers, and Route…
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Civic Park ice rink grows for its 20th season, opening in November
Crews install high-efficiency electric chillers, covered spectator decks, and adaptive skating aids at the downtown Civic Drive…
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Danville Advances Hap Magee Ranch Park Stewardship and Iron Horse Trail Crossing Upgrades
Town maintenance crews refresh canine park drainage and historic cottage pathways while engineers synchronize trail beacons.
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Pittsburg Unveils Upgraded Central Harbor Park and Boat Launch as County Schedules Clyde Park Repairs
Waterfront revitalization adds accessible boarding floats on the Delta while Contra Costa Public Works prepares Big Oak Tree Park…
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49ers Young Defensive Front Delivers Late Goal-Line Stand in 23-17 Victory Over Washington Commanders
Rookies Romello Height and Gracen Halton anchor relentless second-half pressure, preserving undefeated 6-0 start at Levi's Stadium.
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Oakland Roots Surge Into Western Conference Playoff Position With Four-Goal Victory Over FC Tulsa
Second-half attacking masterclass delivers crucial 4-2 road victory, positioning East Bay soccer club for postseason tournament berth.
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Cal Performances Celebrates Minimalist Pioneer Steve Reich at 90 With Landmark Zellerbach Hall Concert
Milestone musical retrospective brings together Kronos Quartet and San Francisco Contemporary Music Players to honor Pulitzer…
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Golden State Valkyries Championship Run Inspires Regional Youth Basketball Initiative Across 15 Bay Area Centers
Following historic WNBA Finals excitement at Chase Center, franchise foundation launches free girls' basketball clinics across…
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San Ramon reviews field scheduling; Central Park fields stay grass
Led by the Parks and Community Services Department with PROS Consulting, the citywide assessment evaluates natural grass baseball and…
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Diablo Valley College Expands Student Basic Needs Pantry and Emergency Food Endowment on Pleasant Hill Campus
Contra Costa Community College District foundation secures regional grants and community donations to combat food insecurity among…
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Ballhalla Roars at Chase Center as Golden State Valkyries Prepare for WNBA Finals Game 2 Against Atlanta Dream
Second-year expansion franchise looks to build on thrilling Game 1 victory behind Gabby Williams as sellout crowd readies for Monday…
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East Bay Regional Park District Completes Structural Resurfacing on Iron Horse Trail Bridges Through Alamo and Walnut Creek
Multi-use commuter corridor receives new anti-skid decking, ADA-compliant approach ramps, and solar-powered milepost wayfinding…
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San Ramon Valley High and Monte Vista Athletic Departments Report Zero Heat Illnesses Under New Digital Weather Tracking
High school athletic directors credit sideline wet-bulb globe thermometers and automated air-quality alerts for protecting student…
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California College Football Roundup: Backup QB Ty Dieffenbach Leads Undefeated No. 12 UCLA Past Wisconsin as UC Davis Battles
Bruins quarterback Ty Dieffenbach throws for 264 yards in his first start to move UCLA to 6-0 under coach Bob Chesney while UC Davis…
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San Jose Sharks Return to SAP Center Monday Against Toronto Maple Leafs After 4-3 Shootout Battle in Detroit
Rookie center Macklin Celebrini tallies a goal and two assists and Alex Nedeljkovic makes 25 saves against the Red Wings as the 4-3-1…
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Black Panther Party Marks 60th Anniversary in Oakland as Co-Founder Bobby Seale Reflects on Civic Legacy
Sixty years after Bobby Seale and Huey P.
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San Francisco Old Car Picnic Draws Pre-2001 Vintage Vehicles to Golden Gate Park to Benefit Disability Programs
Continuing a neighborhood tradition dating back to 1988, collectors gather at Hellman Hollow on John F.
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Steph Curry Avoids Major Injury After Spraining Right Ankle at Warriors Open Practice as Valkyries Host Finals Game 2
Golden State guard Steph Curry is in good spirits after a minor right ankle sprain at Chase Center, where the Golden State Valkyries…
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Alameda Showcases Sherman Street Halloween Exhibits and Friends of Ken Concert Alongside Historic Naval Tours
Alameda homeowners along Sherman Street unveil elaborate Halloween yard displays and host a free Friends of Ken neighborhood concert…
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Danville and East Bay Athletic League Girls Flag Football Contenders Enter Playoff Push Alongside Autumn Arts Showcases
San Ramon Valley and Livermore high school squads battle for North Coast Section seeding as Bankhead Theater and Las Positas College…
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Tri-Valley Residents Gather for Don Biddle Park Health Fair and Library Forums on AI News and Abraham Lincoln
More than 20 safety and health agencies convene in Dublin while public libraries in Livermore and Dublin host free lectures by…
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No. 21 Wake Forest Defeats Cal Football 41-7 at Memorial Stadium as Campus Hosts Sunday ACC Volleyball and Judy Collins
Quarterback Gio Lopez throws four touchdown passes to hand the Golden Bears a conference setback before Sunday's busy slate at Haas…
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Founders of San Francisco Mid-Market Community Space The Nook Rally Donors and Seek Co-Managers Ahead of February Lease
Seven friends running a 2,000-square-foot Market Street arts and gathering loft secure winter bridge funding while recruiting partner…
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49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Poised to Top NFL All-Time Career Passer Rating List Monday Night Against Washington
With five pass attempts Monday at Levi's Stadium, the undefeated San Francisco quarterback will qualify for the career leaderboard…
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Gabby Williams Scores 26 Points as Golden State Valkyries Rally Past Atlanta Dream 68-64 in WNBA Finals Game 1
French forward converts six clutch free throws in the final two minutes at Chase Center to seal Golden State's 50th consecutive…
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