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A Commanders-49ers trade package that puts Brandon Aiyuk back in play for Washington
And look who is still standing... After everybody and their brother tried to trade San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the best landing spot for him just did something interesting. That would be the Washington Commanders, who just traded Jahan Dotson to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles in the latter stages of the preseason. Why would you do that?
Retro Junkie Fight Leads To Injuries, Arrests Friday
An altercation at Retro Junkie, 2112 N Main Street, drew police to the bar Friday night. One man was reportedly knocked unconscious and two others struggled so vigorously with police they needed to be restrained before they could be arrested. Police were called to the club shortly after midnight.
Traffic Stops Yield Arrests, Firearms and Controlled Substances
LIVERMORE — Recent unrelated traffic stops for minor violations yielded three arrests for more serious offenses. A wanted man and a woman were arrested and illicit drugs were confiscated in one incident. The second incident resulted in the arrest of fugitive in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Livermore...
News Digest: Imaginarium at mall | Sister city barbecue | Applefest in Livermore | Grief support workshop
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Imaginarium’s immersive outdoor light show “Where Light Meets Magic” is coming to the Stoneridge Shopping Center this Friday through Nov. 24. The walk-through experience featuring more than five million lights offers people the chance to experience “the expansive festival of lights...
Woman suspected of killing ex-boyfriend in San Leandro home
(KRON) — A woman is suspected of planning her ex-boyfriend’s death and fatally shooting him in San Leandro, according to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. Analleli Garcia Mejia, 36, was booked into Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of homicide Thursday. Mejia and her ex-boyfriend, 43-year-old David Ramirez, were both shot inside a home on Carolyn […]
Anti-Recall Movement Picks Up Steam in Alameda County
An anti-recall movement is gaining steam in Alameda County, where District Attorney Pamela Price and Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao face recall elections in November. The recalls are two of four in Alameda County that qualified to go before voters this year. Residents recalled two Sunol Glen school board members in July.
Interest Rate Cuts Won’t Necessarily Help Bay Area’s Notorious Housing Market
Prospective homebuyers could soon see interest rates drop thanks to a cut to the Federal Reserve’s key benchmark, but some experts say tight supply and overwhelming demand are still likely to lead to a tough market for those in California. On Friday, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell signaled that the...
CHP recovers $450,000 in stolen goods from Oakland fencing operation
A California Highway Patrol retail theft task force recovered nearly a half-million dollars in stolen merchandise from a home in Oakland and arrested a resident following a month-long investigation, the agency said Friday.In July CHP investigators began a probe into a criminal network responsible for a string of retail thefts targeting various retailers throughout the Bay Area, the CHP's Golden Gate Division Organized Retail Crime Taskforce (ORCTF) said in a press statement.Investigators identified suspects in an illicit fencing operation based in an Oakland home after conducting surveillance operations, the CHP said. After obtaining search warrants, CHP investigators and San Ramon...
Swedish Retail Giant IKEA Expands Bay Area Footprint with New Specialized Colma Location
IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings behemoth, has announced the opening of a new “Plan & Order Point with Pick-up” store in Colma, marking its latest move to expand its presence in the Bay Area. According to KRON4, this new specialized facility is slated to open this fall at 35 Colma Blvd. Despite the smaller footprint of 2,340 square feet, the new outlet aims to bolster the shopping experience the larger San Francisco location provides.
Flavored Bubbles Will Rain Down From the Ceiling at the New Merchant Roots in SoMa
Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. Step past the blue gates of the new location of Merchant Roots in SoMa and prepare to become fully immersed in the world of this fine dining restaurant. This isn’t your typical white-tablecloth space with whispered conversations; instead, it’s a place with fine dining chops and service that leans far into the playful feelings that food can invoke.
The future of the annual Hispanic Chamber Commerce Statewide Convention.
Officials with the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have already started conversations on what to expect for next years convention and are using examples from this year's convention to improve.
State scientists approved a historic contract. Will other state workers follow their lead?
After the state’s first public sector strike and affiliating with the UAW, scientists who work across the state approved a contract with several new provisions and raises for all members.
California looks to build more teacher housing to boost recruitment, retention
Efforts to build affordable housing for teachers in California are gaining steam as the state’s cost of living rises and schools look for ways to recruit and retain staff within their communities. Earlier this month, for instance, Jefferson Elementary School District, a K-8 district in San Mateo County, announced...
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