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SF supervisor unveils "dumb laws" contest to identify unnecessary, outdated city rules

A San Francisco supervisor is launching a "dumb laws" contest and is asking residents to help root out unnecessary, burdensome, or outdated city laws and regulations.

Marin County proposes workforce housing project for school staff, county employees

Planned on state-owned land near the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, the development includes 135 workforce apartments for educators, school staff, and county employees.

Bay Area temps will begin to rise and reach high 80s by end of weekend

Temperatures throughout the Bay Area will begin to climb on Wednesday and possibly be 20 to 30 degrees higher than seasonal averages by the weekend.

Tree falls in San Rafael neighborhood, knocking out power to hundreds

Hundreds of people in San Rafael were without power Wednesday morning after a tree fell and took some power lines with it.

Napa County crash injures 3 juveniles; 2 taken to Sacramento by air ambulance

A vehicle struck three juveniles who were walking in rural Napa County, Cal Fire said. Two of the victims were taken by air ambulance to UC Davis in Sacramento.

Oakley approves controversial industrial project near shoreline after public debate

The Oakley City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a controversial industrial development near the shoreline following a public meeting where residents on both sides of the issue voiced their concerns.

E-scooter driver arrested in Berkeley crash that seriously injured passenger

The operator of the e-scooter was arrested on suspicion of operating a bicycle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and DUI causing bodily injury.

Violent San Jose attack investigated as antisemitic hate crime, police say

Police in San Jose have launched a hate crime investigation following an assault at the Santana Row over the weekend.

California attorney convicted in DC Solar $1 billion Ponzi scheme gets 11 years in prison

A former San Francisco Bay Area attorney has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison after being convicted in connection with the $1 billion DC Solar Ponzi scheme, prosecutors said.

Hazmat situation reported at Disneyland; 5 employees treated

All five patients were employees, and the incident took place in a backstage area near the Star Tours ride, according to Anahiem Fire and Rescue.

Missing Vallejo man found dead at Fairfield park, no foul play suspected

A missing person was found dead at a Fairfield park, with authorities saying that no foul play is suspected.

Mounting claims of identity theft by Uber drivers raise passenger safety concerns

The allegations surfaced after several people across the country reported receiving tax forms showing income from Uber, despite never signing up to drive for the company.

Inmate from Monterey County dies at Pelican Bay State Prison in apparent homicide, officials say

State correctional officials said an inmate at Pelican Bay State Prison from Monterey County died Monday in an apparent homicide.

FDA warns Novo Nordisk over unreported potential Ozempic side effects

The FDA issued a warning letter to Novo Nordisk, the Danish drugmaker behind the diabetes and weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, over unreported potential side effects.