New SNAP restrictions beyond Iowa
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New limits to snap benefits in Iowa could be a preview of what other states may face. Gina Plata-Nino, SNAP director of the Food Research & Action Center, explains what's happening there and whether California could be next.

Valero powering down operations at Benicia refinery
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Energy company Valero announced it will begin powering down operations at its refinery in Benicia, with plans to stop producing fuel in Northern California entirely by April.

Aldrich Ames, CIA officer who spied for Russia, dead at 84

Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who spied for Russia, was serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to espionage charges in 1994.

Patchy sun, breezy
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Today will see patchy sun and breeze. Temps in the 50s. 

Supporters, critics pack Richmond City Hall after mayor’s antisemitic posts

Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez faces mounting pressure after reposting antisemitic content. It ignited a tense city council meeting marked by hours of public comment.

Water levels at California reservoirs boosted by recent rains
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Widespread rains throughout Northern California are filling up the state's reservoirs. KTVU's Tom Vacar looked into the supply to see where we stand. 

Storm cleanup underway in Santa Clara County
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The rain is out of the Bay Area, but the recovery from the storm is just beginning. Crews from Santa Clara County parks are still removing fallen trees across the South Bay. 

Richmond mayor faces backlash after posting conspiracy theories
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Supporters and critics of the Richmond mayor packed city hall Tuesday night. More than 150 people signed up to speak during public comment, which went late into the night. The mayor has since apologized for his remarks, but members of the Jewish community are demanding more accountability. 

Marin County still pumping out floodwaters after recent storms
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The sounds of loud pumps resounded through the Larkspur Marina neighborhood Tuesday, as crews tried to pump water out of the Larkspur Marina Lagoon that overran the banks over the weekend, in the confluence of King tides, storm surge and the relentless downpour.

Stormy stretch fading away
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The forecast shows a slight chance for pop-up showers, but then a dry pattern settles in for the remainder of the week.

San Francisco supervisors call for hearing into PG&E outage
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San Francisco supervisors are calling for a hearing by the board into the massive power outage in the city last month. The December 20th power outage affected about a third of the city at its height. 

San Francisco leaders want to expand corner store curfew
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San Francisco officials want to expand an overnight retail curfew to other parts of the city in an effort to curb persistent illegal drug use and late-night violence.

Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies
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Farmer and House GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., died Tuesday at the age of 65, according to his colleagues, narrowing a political divide in the House.

Displaced residents from San Francisco Tenderloin fire demand action

Residents displaced by a fire in San Francisco's Tenderloin descended on City Hall on Tuesday to demand action by the city and building management company.

Death toll from Maduro's capture rises
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At least 24 Venezuelan security officers were killed in the U.S. military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s military announced Monday, bringing the official death count up to at least 56 people.

Residents displaced in San Francisco fire demand help
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Tenants of a San Francisco apartment building that went up in flames are blaming the building's owner for emotional, physical and financial distress. Now, residents of 50 Golden Gate Avenue are demanding solutions. 

January 6, five years on: pardons and division
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Todd Belt, political management program director at the George Washington University, gives insight on the ongoing trials of January 6 rioters, controversial pardons, and the divide in Congress.