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The Latest: Britain records more than 1,000 new infections

LONDON — Britain has recorded more than 1,000 new coronavirus infections in a day for the first time since late June.…
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2020-08-09 19:50

Opinion: This legislation addresses needed housing and racial justice

Faith-based institutions and colleges could use land for affordable developments regardless of local restrictions.…
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2020-08-09 15:10

From outdoors to Oprah: Rue Mapp’s mission to open nature to everyone

Her Oakland-based nonprofit Outdoor Afro takes thousands of people hiking, camping, fishing every year. 'When you go into nature with people, the trees don’t know you're Black. The birds are…
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2020-08-09 15:00

Anxiety, tears and empty streets: How coronavirus exploded among Latinx residents in Oakland’s Fruitvale district

Residents, business owners, elected officials and health experts say the neighborhood has been battered by the pandemic, which is destroying businesses, leaving empty streets that no longer feel safe, and…
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2020-08-09 15:00
Yesterday

Trump orders more unemployment pay, a payroll tax deferral

BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — Seizing the power of his podium and his pen, President Donald Trump on Saturday moved to bypass the nation's elected lawmakers as he claimed the authority…
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2020-08-08 23:50

Monterey revisiting legalizing cannabis dispensaries

MONTEREY — Elected officials in Monterey will revisit the debate over joining most of the rest of the Peninsula in allowing cannabis dispensaries in the city. Citing sales-tax revenue being…
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2020-08-08 20:52

The Latest: Brazil approaches 100,000 confirmed virus deaths

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil is approaching the grim milestone of 100,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19.…
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2020-08-08 19:14

Home sale prices from Contra Costa County, Aug. 8

Home sale prices from Contra Costa County, Aug. 8…
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2020-08-08 17:15

Home sale prices from Alameda County, Aug. 8

Home sale prices from Alameda County, Aug. 8…
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2020-08-08 16:45

Marathon refinery closure could signal big transition for Bay Area refineries

"The longterm question is, 'what's the best and highest use of that land?'" said environmental consultant Greg Karras. "Probably most people who live around it would say it's not just…
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2020-08-08 16:00

Alaska Airlines offers ‘buy one, get one free’ airfares

Two-day promotion includes a vacant middle seat…
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2020-08-08 02:25

Hundreds of affordable apartments planned for where Blacks were once segregated

The housing will be built on former Navy property in Alameda near the Oakland Estuary…
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2020-08-08 00:55
This week

Investors buy more San Jose real estate after Google village deal

A trust led by Ilya Neizvestny, who had operated Pawin’ Around, a now-shuttered dog daycare in downtown San Jose, has bought two properties in Willow Glen, bolstered by the proceeds…
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2020-08-07 21:40

‘Whites only’ no more: California bill would remove racist real estate language

Though no longer enforceable, 'Whites only' provisions in California property deeds can be a painful reminder of the state's racist past.…
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2020-08-07 20:42

Sponsored: The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2.0T FWD Crossover

Hyundai Motor Company was established in December 1967, over 52 years ago, and the company's first model was released in 1968.…
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2020-08-07 18:14

Sponsored: The 2021 Kia Seltos S Turbo AWD SUV – New for 2021 – Available Now!

The 2020 Kia Telluride SUV was awarded the "Best SUV Ever" for its size.…
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2020-08-07 17:56

Sponsored: The 2020 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 AWD Sport Coupe

Infiniti is the upscale car division of the Nissan Motor Car Company that started over 30 years ago.…
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2020-08-07 17:49

Sponsored:The 2020 Ford F250 Super Duty Platinum Edition 4×4 Crew Cab pickup truck

Over 20 years ago Ford Motor Company introduced the first Ford F250 Super Duty pickup truck in the 1999 model year.…
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2020-08-07 17:38

Sponsored:The 2020 Genesis G70 – It’s a good time to be affluent

With a fun to drive nature, classy interior styling and a fantastic value proposition, the 2020 Genesis G70 has put the premium sports sedan segment on notice.…
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2020-08-07 17:32

Sponsored: The Best SUV Ever – The 2020 Kia Telluride

There are nearly 50 manufactures selling vehicles in the United States right now, and almost ALL of them sell an SUV.…
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2020-08-07 17:27

Sponsored: The 2019 VW Beetle Final Edition Cars

The 2019 model year is the last year of Beetle production, and it marks the End of an Era.…
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2020-08-07 17:22

Sponsored: The 2020 Kia Soul – The new Kia is the Soul Survivor

The new-generation Soul’s interior has a bold design to match its new body lines, and the shapes and textures are inspired by visualizing music.…
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2020-08-07 17:16

Prince Harry blasts Facebook, other social media for stoking ‘crisis of hate’

In an essay, the Duke of Sussex said advertisers need to force social media to eliminate hate speech, while praising 'humane tech leaders' at Stanford University for wanting to rebuild…
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2020-08-07 16:15

San Leandro ballot measure asks voters to almost double property transfer tax

The ballot measure will propose an increase in the property transfer tax…
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2020-08-07 15:12

San Jose to waive $3.2 million in fees for airlines reeling from the pandemic

Travel at Mineta San Jose International Airport rose ten-fold from April to July.…
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2020-08-07 14:57

Editorial: More rent control won’t solve California housing crisis

Voters should reject Prop. 21. Tougher restrictions will only discourage development of needed units.…
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2020-08-07 14:10

Ask Amy: He ‘only dates models.’ Unfortunately, it’s me that he got pregnant.

I'm scared and hurt. Should I go back home to my parents?…
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2020-08-07 11:30

Doctored videos of Beirut explosion already circulating

Some of the videos on Facebook had a "false information" warning, including one that had over 1,500 shares. Others did not bear that warning, including one with over 8,400 views.…
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2020-08-07 02:34

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