Cooler, windy, dangerous surf today
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The Bay Area is settling into a much cooler fall pattern this weekend, with gusty winds, and a mix of morning clouds and afternoon sunshine for Fleet Week Festivities in SF.  Weekend highs will generally reach the 60s and 70s, with the warmest conditions inland. BEACH HAZARD STATEMENT for  Beachgoers as long-period southerly swell is increasing the risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. A second, powerful northwesterly swell is expected to arrive Sunday, with breaking waves potentially reaching 16 feet. COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY  until Tuesday for vulnerable coastal and Bay shoreline locations during high tides.  The cooler pattern will continue into early next week as an upper-level trough keeps temperatures below seasonal averages. There’s a slight chance for a few light showers Sunday-Monday. High pressure is expected to build back into the region by midweek, bringing drier conditions and a gradual return to warmer daytime temperatures.

How balcony solar panels work, under new California law allowing them
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The non-profit Environmental Working Group supported the bill allowing renters to set up pop-up solar panels. It goes into effect in January. A single, $270 panel is expected to off-set a tenant's energy costs by $150 per year.

East Bay teen founds nonprofit to help kids with neurological differences
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 An East Bay teen is trying to make a difference and help children around the country with neurological differences. Emerald High School Senior Nithya Ravuri founded SEVAH Neuro, a nonprofit that aims to advocate for, and develop tools to help, children with autism, down syndrome, and more. It's now grown to over 500 members, and 15 chapters nationwide.

Anthropic model submits false police report, applied for visas
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The White House says it's requiring AI companies to report security incidents, after Anthropic says one of its models went rogue during testing and gained access to federal and state websites.

How to manage and respond to AI anxiety in the workplace
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Experts say grief, confusion and fear are all normal responses to dramatic changes in the workplace. A recent Gallup poll this summer found 52 percent of Americans say they are more concerned than excited about the use of AI in daily life, up from just 37 percent who said the same in 2021.

Valkyries advance to first WNBA Finals after overtime win over Las Vegas Aces
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The Golden State Valkyries made history with an 87-77 overtime victory over the Las Vegas Aces, sweeping the semifinal series to reach their first WNBA Finals in just their second season. Fans erupted at Splash Sports Bar in San Francisco's Thrive City as the team secured its spot in the championship series against the Atlanta Dream.

Family grieves Daly City couple killed by DUI suspect
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The family of couple killed by a suspected dui driver in Daly City on Sunday wants changes and accountability. 

Blue skies for Blue Angels
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The heatwave is over and now, an unseasonably cold, windy autumn storm is sweeping in from the Pacific Northwest. Beach Hazards Statement: 7:00 AM Saturday morning until Monday evening across all Pacific Coast beaches. Dangerous waves up to 16 feet, generating a risk of sneaker waves and rip currents. Stay off coastal rocks, jetties and beach sand. Never turn your back on the ocean. Coastal Flood Advisory: 3:00 PM Tuesday. High tides will flood low lying shoreline roads, paths and parking lots along the San Francisco, San Pablo, and Monterey Bays during high tide windows. With Fleet Week, people heading to the City, there will be ponding on roads. DONT drive through flooded roadways! Saturday: Temperatures will collapse to 5 to 15 degrees below seasonal October averages. Pacific Coast: 56°F to 62°F. A raw, cold day with thick low clouds and patches of coastal drizzle. Bayshore: 63°F to 69°F. Clouds clear to partial sunshine by midday, but conditions turn windy. Inland: 70°F to 76°F. Sunny, but windy.

West Coast News Wrap Live
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West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.

Contra Costa County tests ballot-counting machines ahead of election

Ballot-counting machines were running in Contra Costa County on Friday as the elections office conducted a state-mandated test designed to ensure the accuracy and security of its voting equipment.

Flooding hits Southern California coastline
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After a prolonged extreme autumn heat wave, Southern California is set for a dramatic shift toward cooler temperatures, rain, and hazardous coastal flooding throughout the weekend.

49ers to face off against the Seahawks
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The San Francisco 49ers are set to face off against their rivals the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. It's the team's first game on the road since their season opener in Australia. The 49ers are 4-0 so far this season, and hope to carry that momentum into Sunday's game.

Blue Angels take to SF skies after fog delay
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Low cloud cover along the San Francisco waterfront led to a truncated appearance by the Blue Angels. 

California mandates ballot-counting machine tests prior to elections
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The State of California requires every election office to test ballot-counting machines at least 7 days prior to every election. On Friday, Contra Costa County tested its machines with 25,000 test ballots. KTVU watched the process along with election observers. 

Mill Valley Film Festival documentary explores biracial identity complexities
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 A documentary premiering at the 49th annual Mill Valley Film Festival" takes inspiration from Marin County. "The Unrooted Bloom" explores the nuances of living as biracial in the U.S., with a particular focus on the life of activist Amber Allen-Peirson. Co-directed by Cassidy Friedman, the two spoke to The Four about the documentary's production and message.

AC Transit ratifies collective bargaining agreement with employees' union

The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District on Friday announced it had ratified a bargaining agreement with the union representing more than 300 of its employees.

Blue Angels soar over San Francisco Bay despite fog
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The Blue Angels’ Fleet Week performance Friday got off to a cloudy start, but the skies cleared just in time for the squadron to dazzle above the Bay Area.

Uniqlo returns to San Francisco with opening day street festival

Japanese fashion label Uniqlo on Friday opened a brick-and-mortar location in San Francisco, its first in the city since the brand closed its Powell Street store in 2021.

Judge extends White House access for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico
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A federal judge is extending access to the White House for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico while he considers President Donald Trump’s efforts to ban the news outlets.