SF Chinatown merchants say illegal dumping and homeless people blocking sidewalks are creating unsafe conditions
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San Francisco Chinatown merchants say illegal dumping and homeless people blocking sidewalks are adding to the challenges of revitalizing this historic district to help small businesses thrive. Mayor Daniel Lurie holds a town hall meeting to listen to concerns.

SJ's downtown leads way in Bay Area for post-COVID recovery
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New research from a San Francisco-based real estate firm found that San Jose's downtown commercial vacancy rate is below its rival cities of San Francisco and Oakland.

State lawmakers gear up for contentious debate, votes on redistricting plan
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Thursday is expected to be a contentious day in Sacramento, where state lawmakers are scheduled to debate--and vote on--a controversial plan to redraw California's congressional map, with the goal of adding seats for Democrats in Congress. It comes on the heels of a major vote in Texas Wednesday to revamp that state's districts to help the Republican Party.?

Novato mobile home residents at odds with the city
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The Marin Valley Mobile Country Club is nestled in the hills above Novato. For years, the mobile home park has served as a haven for low-income seniors, but we've learned that haven is in jeopardy.

Santa Rosa man accused of impersonating officer, sexually assaulting woman
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A 42-year-old Santa Rosa man is in custody after police say he sexually assaulted a woman while posing as a police officer and threatening to turn her over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Sheriff Corpus speaks outside courtroom at her removal hearing
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San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus finished nearly nine hours of testimony over three days Wednesday at the removal hearing inside the San Mateo County Hall of Justice.

SF fashion show and dress auction to benefit George Mark Children?s House
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A one-night-only fashion event in San Francisco will feature legendary designer Lily Samii?s private couture collection on the runway - all to benefit George Mark Children?s House, the nation?s first pediatric palliative care center. The runway auction takes place August 27 at the Beacon Grand Hotel.

Police SUV stolen in Colorado | West Coast Wrap
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Surveillance video shows a man stealing a police vehicle in Colorado. How officers were able to track down the SUV and the head-on crash that ended the pursuit.

Senior gardening group in San Francisco sowing seeds, growing food and building bonds
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A group of seniors planting seeds at a San Francisco community garden are growing more than just herbs and vegetables. While they dig in the dirt of their raised garden plots, they're also sharing important social interactions with their peers. It's part of a program that is sowing not only nature's bounty, but the bonds between the seniors that have grown over time.

Israel prepares takeover of Gaza City
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In the Middle East as negotiators try to broker a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel's military is preparing to invade and occupy Gaza City. the Israeli defense minister on Wednesday said there are plans to call up 60,000 reservists and extend the service of another 20,000. The military is urging Palestinians to head south. Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and international studies at the University of San Francisco joins us for more on this and other international affairs.

Family separated after deportation of Livermore man
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Rosa Lopez is dealing with the aftermath of what she said is her husband?s wrongful removal from the U.S.

BART's new tap and ride now underway
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BART's new plan allowing passengers to pay by tapping their credit card is now underway

Oakland Chinatown banks rammed, woman robbed near ATM
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In the span of several hours, two bank in Oakland's Chinatown were rammed by a UHaul and a woman was robbed at gunpoint near an ATM not far from Lake Merritt.

VP Vance, Hegseth booed loudly during D.C. visit amid National Guard deployment
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Protesters shouted at Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top members of the Trump administration as they visited National Guard troops who have been deployed to the nation's capitol. The president deployed the guard to crackdown on crime and homelessness despite data that shows crime is already at a 30-year-low in Washington D.C.

"Balcony on the World" History of the SF Aquatic Boathouse featured in documentary
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From a distance, it looks like a boat on the shoreline near Fisherman's Wharf. The San Francisco Aquatic Boathouse is now the home of the San Francisco Maritime Museum. When it was built back in 1939, it was a public bathhouse and WPA project that featured the work of local muralists and artisans. Its unique and storied history is now the focus of a new documentary.

FDA will use AI to fast-track approval of new drugs
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The FDA says it will use artificial intelligence to expedite the approval of new drugs and devices. Investigators with the legal services watchdog group, Drugwatch.com point out some of the problems with this approach and how patients can advocate for themselves.

'Tap and Ride,' new ways to pay for your next BART trip
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Alicia Trost, BART chief communications officer, explains agency's new move that's meant to make it easier to ride BART. Who'll likely benefit most from the new payment options.

BART riders can use bank cards for Tap and Ride fare program
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Starting Wednesday, riders on BART will be able to use their bank cards in a new Tap and Ride fare program that removes the need to use a Clipper card when tapping into and out of the metro system.