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"One patroller sustained serious injuries."
Avalanche injures 2 patrollers, shuts down California ski resort
"One patroller sustained serious injuries."
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December 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
"One patroller sustained serious injuries."
The crash happened just before 3 p.m. south of Vista Del Lago Road in Lebec.
2 children killed in Christmas Day crash on the Grapevine
The crash happened just before 3 p.m. south of Vista Del Lago Road in Lebec.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The crash happened just before 3 p.m. south of Vista Del Lago Road in Lebec.
Pre-pandemic, SF’s Westfield Centre drew crowds during the Black Friday rush and in the days before Christmas. Now, six years post-COVID, few tenants remain, discounts run as high as 80% and most remaining foot traffic clusters around a lone Panda Express on the ground floor.
December 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Pre-pandemic, SF’s Westfield Centre drew crowds during the Black Friday rush and in the days before Christmas. Now, six years post-COVID, few tenants remain, discounts run as high as 80% and most remaining foot traffic clusters around a lone Panda Express on the ground floor.
The Hawaii Board on Geographic Names approved the name change to align it with the naming conventions of the other islands, such as Oahu, Maui and Kauai.
December 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The Hawaii Board on Geographic Names approved the name change to align it with the naming conventions of the other islands, such as Oahu, Maui and Kauai.
"I don't really want to have a place that only rich people can eat."
Calif. chefs are flocking to this foggy seaside town north of SF
"I don't really want to have a place that only rich people can eat."
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December 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"I don't really want to have a place that only rich people can eat."
Some worry the name change will cause confusion.
The Island of Hawaii is getting a new official name
Some worry the name change will cause confusion.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Some worry the name change will cause confusion.
The downing of Flight 773 is the deadliest act of mass murder in state history.
Murder in the skies: How an ex-Olympian crashed a flight over the Bay Area
The downing of Flight 773 is the deadliest act of mass murder in state history.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The downing of Flight 773 is the deadliest act of mass murder in state history.
Business owners fear they'll close if the parking garage doesn't open.
Parking is hellish at a Bay Area plaza. Restauranteurs say it's killing business
Business owners fear they'll close if the parking garage doesn't open.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Business owners fear they'll close if the parking garage doesn't open.
A flood watch remained for the Bay Area after the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning overnight until 6 a.m.
Christmas storm pounds Bay Area with rain, triggering flash flood warning
A flood watch remained for the Bay Area after the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning overnight until 6 a.m.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A flood watch remained for the Bay Area after the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning overnight until 6 a.m.
"Updates are being provided to airlines as they’re available."
Winter storms shut down major Calif. airport on Christmas Day
"Updates are being provided to airlines as they’re available."
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December 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"Updates are being provided to airlines as they’re available."
A 2,400-mile journey to create one of the world's best beaches.
Hawaii's famous Waikiki Beach sand came from this California town
A 2,400-mile journey to create one of the world's best beaches.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A 2,400-mile journey to create one of the world's best beaches.
It took a disaster to open the bridge to pedestrians.
The last time a Bay Area crowd (legally) walked on the Bay Bridge
It took a disaster to open the bridge to pedestrians.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It took a disaster to open the bridge to pedestrians.
Demand for luxury homes was on par with peak pandemic demand, but condos struggled.
These are San Francisco's 5 most expensive unsold homes for 2025
Demand for luxury homes was on par with peak pandemic demand, but condos struggled.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Demand for luxury homes was on par with peak pandemic demand, but condos struggled.
Including favorites from Sundance, Cannes and TIFF.
I saw 70 films in theaters this year. Here are my best movies of 2025.
Including favorites from Sundance, Cannes and TIFF.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Including favorites from Sundance, Cannes and TIFF.
"Upon entering, my jaw actually dropped while taking in the ginormous space."
California is now home to America's largest dim sum restaurant
"Upon entering, my jaw actually dropped while taking in the ginormous space."
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December 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"Upon entering, my jaw actually dropped while taking in the ginormous space."
Crews are directing cars on the westbound side of Interstate 80 to turn around.
Christmas Eve snowstorm forces cars to turn back on I-80 near Tahoe
Crews are directing cars on the westbound side of Interstate 80 to turn around.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Crews are directing cars on the westbound side of Interstate 80 to turn around.
The "blonde beauty" once claimed a curse was put on her San Francisco apartment.
Legendary San Francisco socialite and TV host dies
The "blonde beauty" once claimed a curse was put on her San Francisco apartment.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The "blonde beauty" once claimed a curse was put on her San Francisco apartment.
Sierra Nevada national parks are bracing for a wet, white Christmas.
Serious winter weather forecast for multiple California national parks
Sierra Nevada national parks are bracing for a wet, white Christmas.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Sierra Nevada national parks are bracing for a wet, white Christmas.
Another fire at a PG&E substation caused a widespread power outage in the South Bay.
New PG&E fire leaves thousands in Bay Area without power on Christmas Eve
Another fire at a PG&E substation caused a widespread power outage in the South Bay.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Another fire at a PG&E substation caused a widespread power outage in the South Bay.
A member of one of California's most influential farming families has been arrested.
Man from eminent Calif. farming family arrested on suspicion of murder
A member of one of California's most influential farming families has been arrested.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A member of one of California's most influential farming families has been arrested.
Sierra Nevada national parks are bracing for a wet, white Christmas.
December 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Sierra Nevada national parks are bracing for a wet, white Christmas.
NOAA released several of its most striking images of 2025.
Striking satellite images show California fires, Hawaii volcano from space
NOAA released several of its most striking images of 2025.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
NOAA released several of its most striking images of 2025.
Evacuations were underway as flooding shut down a California highway.
'Not done': Floods, evacuations and blackouts reported in Calif. after storm
Evacuations were underway as flooding shut down a California highway.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Evacuations were underway as flooding shut down a California highway.
Recent snowfall and forecasts of additional storms are allowing Palisades Tahoe to expand its terrain ahead of the holiday weekend, the resort told SFGATE.
December 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Recent snowfall and forecasts of additional storms are allowing Palisades Tahoe to expand its terrain ahead of the holiday weekend, the resort told SFGATE.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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