W. Kamau Bell supports local arts organizations
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Bell is supporting more than a dozen local arts organizations impacted by the National Endowment of the Arts grants canceled earlier this month, by offering a run of stand-up comedy shows and giving the proceeds to 13 them.

Bay Area braces for end of week heat spell
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Officials in Santa Clara County and other municipalities outlined how they plan to keep residents safe amid an end-of-week heat snap that could see the mercury touch triple digits in some places.

Innocent victim killed by stolen-car suspect after CHP chase in Oakland
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A pedestrian was struck and killed by a stolen-car suspect in Oakland, moments after CHP officers had stopped chasing him after another crash.

Zip Trips: Lafayette Trivia
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Test your knowledge of Lafayette with Zip Trips Trivia

Pedestrian dead, another injured after CHP chase in Oakland: police
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A pedestrian was killed and another was injured following a chase with a California Highway Patrol officer in Oakland, police said, adding that a suspect involved in the chase has been arrested.

Take 2: Hailey Bieber, Bottlerock, Police chases
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Take 2 talks about Hailey Bieber selling cosmetics line to Oakland's E.l.f., Bottlerock and police chases.

1 dead after CHP chase in Oakland: police
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One person was killed following a chase with a California Highway Patrol officer in Oakland, police said.

San Jose Family of  19-yr-old victim killed by hit 'n run driver wants justice
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Family of 19-year-old San Jose man killed by hit-and-run driver wants answers and justice. Police identified and arrested the suspect quickly . They say the driver deliberately struck the victim with the vehicle but no motive was given.

Oakland residents sound off on plan to close "structural" budget deficit
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Oakland City Council is taking steps to try to close a projected budget gap of more than $100 million for the next fiscal year. A town hall was held Wednesday night, with many residents expressing worry about potential cuts, amid ongoing concerns about crime and quality of life.?

Bay Area biologists count 5 dead whales in a week
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Marine biologists told KTVU they have not seen this many dead whales in the region since what they call the "unusual mortality event" between 2019 and 2023.

Bicyclist killed in Petaluma crash with vehicle
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A bicyclist was killed on Wednesday after crashing with a vehicle in Petaluma. Police said the driver of the vehicle is cooperating with the investigation and that drugs or alcohol are not thought to be a contributing factor.

Dead whales on Bay Area beaches | Take 2 Nightly
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Dead whales are washing up on Bay Area beaches. This and other hot topics of the day and a behind the scenes look at the newsroom.

DOJ announces investigation into trans athletes in CA girls sports
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The U.S. Department of Justice said the investigation is to determine whether the state is "engaging in a pattern or practice of discrimination on the basis of sex" by allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls high school sports.

Beloved owner of Japan Video, shares memories with KTVU on final day of business Wednesday
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Japan Video's owner Takeshi Onishi says he had tears in his eyes as he met customers for the final day Wednesday, before closing his beloved anime video shop in San Francisco's Japantown West Mall. The store was designated a legacy business by the city of San Francisco and was opened in 1984, surviving changes in technology as it shared Japanese anime culture through beta tapes, VHS, and DVDs. Onishi said his health and the fact his rent doubled recently, making it impossible to stay open.

Bicyclist killed in Petaluma after collision with vehicle
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Officials with the Petaluma Police Department say a bicyclist was killed on Wednesday in a crash with a vehicle. The driver is cooperating with the police investigation. Officials have ruled out drugs or alcohol as a contributing factor in the crash.

Oakland removes speed bumps installed by residents fed up by sideshows
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Oakland city crews have removed speed bumps installed by frustrated residents along a busy street, months after makeshift tire barriers were similarly taken away.

SJ man accused of burglary & sex assault tied to 2 other crimes
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A man San Jose police allege burglarized into a 50-year-old woman's downtown home and sexually assaulted her is tied to two previously burglaries. Cong Tran is being held without bail at the Santa Clara County Main Jail and is awaiting sentencing on the two previous crimes. But a judge could wrap all three crimes into one case.