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SF Giants rookie Birdsong notches first win to open road trip

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Rookie Hayden Birdsong worked five innings in his road debut and the Giants hit three solo home runs en route to a 5-3 win at Atlanta.

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Warriors to hire pair of veteran coaches to bench

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Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse will bring head coaching experience to Golden State.

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Stanford: 5-month-old baby dies after being found not breathing in campus apartment

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A preliminary investigation determined there was no foul play in the case and suggested the 5-month-old's death was an accident, sheriff's officials said.

Oakland A’s veterans Aledmys Díaz, Sean Newcomb designated for assignment

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Infielder Aledmys Díaz and left-hander Sean Newcomb, a pair of veterans, were designated for assignment by the A's prior to Tuesday's game against the Angels

Robert Towne dies at 89; acclaimed screenwriter won Oscar for ‘Chinatown’

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His films include "The Last Detail," "Shampoo," "Greystoke," two "Mission: Impossible" movies and "Days of Thunder."

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‘Please practice patience’: Bay Area highways and airports expected to be crowded amid record Fourth of July travel

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The holiday weekend arrives just as a week-long heat wave has begun scorching California.

Facing drastic cuts, Oakland approves budget that bets on Coliseum sale

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The new budget relies on Oakland completing a deal with the African-American Sports and Entertainment Group that will start to yield millions of dollars by September.

No end in sight to Patelco Credit Union ransomware attack that crippled online banking for 500,000 members

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After four days, the Dublin-based credit union has no updates on the end of the lockdown it placed on half a million customer accounts.

Warriors agree to sign-and-trade for veteran Anderson: reports

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Anderson, a 10-year veteran, is reportedly coming to the Warriors on a team-friendly contract.

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CFB recruiting: Bay Area’s top prospect Marco Jones commits to Texas A&M

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Linebacker Marco Jones, the Bay Area's top prospect in the class of 2025, commits to Texas A&M over offers from USC, Texas and reigning champion Michigan

Tuesday, Jul 2

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‘Spare the Air’ warning extended through Wednesday

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The warning extends across the Santa Clara Valley and the East Bay, where air quality is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.

NFL suspends former 49ers safety Gipson for PEDs

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The NFL has suspended former 49ers safety Tashaun Gipson six games for violating its policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Celebrini excited to start playing in front of San Jose Sharks fans

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Will San Jose Sharks prospect Macklin Celebrini join the NHL? "I'll make the decision pretty quick here."

Wildfire breaks out in Napa County, forces evacuations

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The blaze in Napa County was one of several new ones burning in Northern California, according to Cal Fire.

San Jose’s Rose, White and Blue parade returns for July 4

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What could be more American than celebrating Independence Day with lowriders, lucha libre, skateboarders and classic cars?

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SF Giants welcome back outfielder to start trip in Atlanta

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The Giants have activated right fielder Mike Yastrzemski and he will bat eighth in Tuesday's series opener at Atlanta.

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The Bay Area heat wave explained in 10 charts and maps

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Temperatures will stay above 100 in many places all week, and could hit 110 in some areas

Movie chain shuts South Bay theaters as cinema chain’s fate turns murky

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An independent movie theater company has closed its doors at two South Bay sites in abrupt shutdowns.

What to watch for as San Jose Sharks announce their 2024-25 schedule

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Joe Thornton’s jersey retirement night, Tomas Hertl’s return among the dates to circle on calendar.

‘One of the most heinous crimes I’ve ever seen:’ Pleasanton man sentenced for killing, beheading fiancée

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Joseph Roberts stared silently ahead and sat motionless being sentenced for the July 2023 killing of Rachel "Imani" Buckner, 27.

Brooks Johnson, 1934-2024: Legendary former Stanford, Olympic track coach dies at 90

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‘He was a brilliant coach, tremendous mentor and generous in sharing his wisdom,’ former Stanford women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer said.

Las Brasas Peruvian Cuisine brings authentic tastes of Peru to Emeryville

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Fans of lomo saltado and seafood leche de tigre have a new spot to try in the East Bay.

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US cities where you’ll pay more or less for hotels versus Airbnbs

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Airbnb was determined to be the most cost-effective accommodation option in 71 out of 100 cities examined, with an average nightly rate of $156 compared to $208 for hotels.

Microlender opens in downtown San Jose, hopes to bolster small firms

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A microlender has set up shop with a new office in downtown San Jose.

Bay Area cooling centers open as heat wave blasts region

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Most of the cooling centers will be closed on Thursday for the Fourth of July holiday.

What Steph Curry says about Klay Thompson’s departure from Warriors

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Stephen Curry pens goodbye message to longtime Splash Brother on Instagram

Can music help someone with Alzheimer’s disease?

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Musical memories often are preserved in Alzheimer's disease, though, because key brain areas linked to musical memory are relatively undamaged by the disease.

Is bird flu in cattle here to stay?

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Since the disease was first publicly identified in dairy cattle on March 25, there have been 129 reports of infected herds across 12 states.

Which Bay Area parks are closed due to the heat?

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Some East Bay and Peninsula parks are closed due to fire risk.

Survey: The average American feels they’d need over $200K a year to be financially comfortable

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Americans’ income needs highlight mounting affordability challenges that households are facing when it comes to growing their wealth.