East Bay congressional candidates make final push ahead of Aug. 18 special election

Voters in California's 14th Congressional District are preparing to cast their ballots in a high-stakes special election to decide who will represent the East Bay in Washington, D.C.

East Bay congressional candidates make final push ahead of Aug. 18 special election
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Voters in California's 14th Congressional District are preparing to cast their ballots in a high-stakes special election to decide who will represent the East Bay in Washington, D.C.

Smart Train eyes expansion to Geyserville
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The North Bays SMART Train is exploring the addition of a new transit station in Geyserville after local residents successfully advocated to state lawmakers.

San Francisco Castro bars pause security technology after privacy backlash
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Badlands and Toad Hall are pausing their use of Patronscan after community backlash over the technology, while The Mix continues to use it for security purposes.

Steve Hilton talks cutting costs, achieving balance in California politics
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joined KTVU to talk about his proposals for cutting costs in the state and achieving balance in California politics.

A break from the heat
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Low clouds will resurface near the coast and bay Tuesday morning.  Partly to mostly sunny skies will highlight the afternoon forecast.  We get a break from the heat!  Highs should range from the mid 60s to the upper 80s. Monsoonal moisture could drift in the from the south by midweek.  The slight chance of showers has been added to the Wednesday forecast (highest chance along the Central Coast).

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.

Rescue crews search for survivors in Columbia earthquake
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A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.

Big Sur's Timber Fire burns 1,700 acres
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The Timber Fire has exploded in size since it was first reported Sunday morning. According to Cal Fire, it has scorched more than 1,700 acres in the Big Sur area and is only 5% contained as of Monday.

Suisun City cyberattack forces closure of City Hall, 911 re-routing
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A malware attack has compromised Suisun City's computer network, forcing the closure of City Hall and the re-routing of 911 calls to the Solano County sheriff's dispatch center. Emergency response is not affected, but residents may have to go online for some city business, officials say.

Former fraternity member pleads guilty in deadly Flagstaff hazing case

Former fraternity member Carter Eslick pleaded guilty to felony hazing in the death of 18-year-old Colin Martinez following a drinking game in Flagstaff.

Colombia earthquake: Magnitude 7.4 quake kills at least 100
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A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.

Why Alabama deputies were forced into rodeo duty

Deputies and officers wrangled a 1,500-pound bull near Pickens Academy on Friday after a foot pursuit along Highway 17.

Suisun City cyberattack forces closure of City Hall, 911 re-routing

Authorities said the cyberattack poses no immediate threat to the public, and Suisun City dispatchers were continuing to take 911 calls through the Solano County dispatch center as of Monday morning.

Marin canine center trains dogs to alert for medical emergencies
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Trainers with Marin-based Canine Companions are successfully teaching dogs how to alert diabetic patients to an adverse change in their blood sugar level before a sudden drop occurs.

San Francisco Castro bars pause facial ID verification
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Two bars in San Francisco's Castro District are pausing the use of facial recognition technology to verify identities following community backlash.

'Hybrid' homeowners are using portion of property for income
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Hybrid homeowners are using part of their property to generate income. The idea is living in your home while also using it as an investment. This comes as the average age of first-time homebuyers reaches 40-years-old.