Alyssa is a Consumer Content Producer for the NBC Bay Area Responds team. She helps resolve consumer complaints and distills information to help people navigate the changing world we live in. Alyssa was born and raised in the Bay Area and is thrilled to return home after six years of reporting in Texas.
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Waymo seeks state approval to expand robotaxi service to South Bay, Peninsula
Waymo is moving forward with plans to expand its driverless taxi service to the South Bay and Peninsula.
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Pinole community incensed over viral video of woman repeating racist slurs
A woman was captured on video saying repeated racist slurs in a parking lot in Pinole.
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Oakland special election: Polls close as voters decide new mayor, District 2 seat and Measure A
Oakland voters will head to the polls Tuesday for a special election. Here’s what to know.
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San Francisco's Sunset Dunes draws thousands of visitors amid continued controversy
San Francisco’s newest park is already a popular spot, with people flocking to visit by the thousands on its grand opening weekend.
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Oakland pushes to get out the vote ahead of city's special election
Candidates and community groups encourage Oaklanders to vote in Tuesday’s special election .
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San Francisco Chinatown businesses brace for tariffs, stock up on goods
Businesses in San Francisco’s Chinatown are anticipating price increases and shortages on goods they use as the US-China trade war continues.
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FedEx, Goodwill to close Bay Area facilities
Both FedEx and Goodwill are closing several Bay Area facilities, leaving hundreds of workers on the chopping block.
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San Francisco First Thursday events to add speaker series, ‘downtown hoedown'
Downtown First Thursdays in San Francisco, which started nearly a year ago, will be extended through December 2025, and two new locations will be added to the festivities.
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U.S. stock futures dip as uncertainty continues over expected tariffs
New tariffs are set to be enacted by the Trump administration Wednesday, and more reciprocal tariffs could follow.
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Your car insurance premium might be going up. Here are some paths to savings
California is increasing the minimum auto insurance coverage limits for drivers. Our team found a few ways that you can save on your premiums.