Hydrocarbon leak led to Martinez Refining Company fire, officials say
A hydrocarbon material leak at the Martinez Refining Company caused a fire that injured six individuals and triggered a health advisory on Saturday, refinery personnel confirm.
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Bay Area businesses brace for President Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
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Extension reached to keep San Carlos Airport air traffic control tower staffed
San Carlos Airport will keep its air traffic control tower staffed beyond a Saturday deadline that would have forced the airport to operate without a tower.
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Bay Area family faces uncertain future amid Trump's immigration policies
Many in the Bay Area are unsure of what their lives will look like in the next few months following President Donald Trump’s policies as it relates to immigration.
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Remains of World War II veteran arrive in San Francisco
SFPD and the United States Army escorted the remains of missing World War II veteran U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Yuen Hop on Friday whose plane was shot down in 1944.
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Bay Area storm keeps residents, workers busy
Rain has returned to the Bay Area after a drier start to the year.
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Bay Area storm: Flood watch, atmospheric river timeline, what to know
A series of storm systems are slated to bring light to moderate rainfall to the Bay Area beginning Friday and continuing into next week, according to weather officials.
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Bay Area companies dominate Glassdoor's 100 best places to work list
Bay Area companies made their way into Glassdoor’s annual 100 Best Places to Work 2025.
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Police activity closes roads in San Francisco
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area of Alemany and Bayshore boulevards in San Francisco due to police activity.
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Contra Costa County lifts shelter in place order triggered by Martinez refinery fire
Contra Costa County officials have lifted a shelter-in-place order that was placed after a fire erupted Saturday at the Martinez Refining Co., injuring at least six people.
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VTA plans affordable housing near San Jose light rail station
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) aims to build 45 affordable townhomes at the Branham light rail station to raise low-income homeownership.
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How the East Bay is preparing for this storm series, and where to find help
The first arm of a storm system reached the Bay Area on Friday. For many, it’s a relief after an unseasonably dry few weeks and the recent fires in Southern California which sparked under very dry conditions.
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Transgender youth rally and speak out against President Trump's executive orders
Transgender youth speak out against President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders they say are targeting their community.
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San Francisco prepares for NBA All-Star weekend festivities
The National Basketball Association’s biggest stars and tens of thousands of basketball fans are now weeks away from descending on the Bay Area.
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Trump tariffs on Mexico and Canada: Here's what you can expect to pay more for
President Donald Trump said this week that tariffs on U.S. neighbors Canada and Mexico will arrive Saturday.
