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49ers: How Pearsall’s dad turned son’s sweet tooth into catching prowess

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As his Ricky Pearsall Jr. arrived at Levi's Stadium after being drafted by the 49ers, his father recalled how he used to throw Skittles at him to groom his catching skills.

UC Berkeley undergraduate wins city council seat in historic victory

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Berkeley residents living in District 7 have a new city council representative in Cecilia Lunaparra, whose victory in an election of fewer than 500 votes was certified Friday.

Man left in coma after being tased by East Bay regional park police in knee-deep water

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The family has filed a legal claim stemming from the incident.

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Investigative report sheds new light on deaths of Bay Area men in police custody

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Seven men who went unconscious and died while Bay Area police were arresting them were injected with a tranquilizer, according to an AP report that uncovered a nationwide trend in similar incidents.

Handel’s ice cream now serving up scoops in the Bay Area

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The first Bay Area location of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, a nearly 80-year-old national ice cream brand, has just opened in Walnut Creek.

Morgan Hill set to receive millions for transportation updates

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Morgan Hill is received $2 million in federal dollars to expand highway lanes and prepare for increased train traffic.

Oakland ‘Rookie of the Year’ cop remembered for his humor, passion

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A valedictorian of Oakland's police academy, Jordan Wingate was a young police cadet whose career was cut short right out the gate.

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Vallejo man charged with human trafficking in Oakland

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The woman allegedly travelled around New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and the Bay Area as a prostitute.

Meghan Markle bullying allegations revived by Chrissy Teigen’s strawberry jam promo

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Speculation also has grown that palace staffers, who worked for Meghan when she was an active member of the royal family, might be ready to go public with allegations that she bullied them.

US will send more Patriot systems in Ukraine aid package

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U.S. officials said the aid package will be funded through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which pays for longer-term contracts with the defense industry and means that it could take many months or years for the weapons to…

Mailbag: Hot Seats for ‘Pac-10’ schools, options for WSU and OSU, the Bay Area’s carbon issue and loads more

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Most of the football and men's basketball coaches are either too new or too successful to be in danger of losing their jobs next year.

Biden administration shelves ban on menthol cigarettes

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The announcement is another setback for Food and Drug Administration officials, who drafted the ban and predicted it would prevent hundreds of thousands of smoking-related deaths over 40 years.

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Pacifica police seeking person of interest in arson investigation

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Authorities said were looking for a man who was apparently wearing a Mongolian-style horse bow when a witness reported seeing him start a fire.

Hayward: One suspect in gang killing over drug turf takes 22 years, four others released from jail

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Hayward resident Yeison Toroc was beaten to death after a dispute with a man who was selling drugs in Hayward for a Southern California-based gang.

Los Gatos: Ex-bakery employee buys Icing on the Cake business — recipes and all

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New owner Maggie Raye vows to keep the 'fan favorites' in the bakery case

Unlocking the perfect wine: Experts share tips to bringing the right wine for any occasion

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Choosing a bottle of wine can be a stressful task. Especially when that wine is meant for someone else.

Analysis: What to watch during what could be Biden’s final White House correspondents’ dinner

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Here are three things to watch for during official Washington’s annual celebration of the First Amendment — and itself.

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NHL Draft Lottery: When is it, what are the Sharks’ chances, and how does it work?

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NHL Draft Lottery will be televised on ESPN; Boston University's Mack Celebrini is considered the best player available

Trump is having a bad week. Will it matter in the election?

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By Thursday, he was complaining about the overlap in his busy legal schedule.

Holdout states consider expanding Medicaid — with work requirements

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The prospect of a second Trump administration has sparked renewed GOP interest in Medicaid expansion.

He thinks his wife died in an understaffed hospital. Now he’s trying to change the industry

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Last year, Oregon became the second state after California to pass hospital-wide nurse ratios that limit the number of patients in a nurse’s care. Michigan, Maine, and Pennsylvania are now weighing similar legislation.

Rural jails turn to community health workers to help the newly released succeed

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The idea that county sheriffs should offer medical and mental health treatment to people in their jails is part of a broader shift in thinking.

TikTok to crack down on content that promotes disordered eating and dangerous weight-loss habits

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Weight-loss videos comprise a huge category on TikTok, with influencers extensively detailing and demonstrating how they slimmed down.

Firefighters contain destructive fire on historic California pier

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A stubborn fire at the end of a landmark wooden pier on the Southern California coast was contained early Friday, authorities said.

Kurtenbach: Here’s what the 49ers should do on Day 2 of the NFL Draft

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The 49ers nailed their first-round pick, but they need to keep the momentum on Day 2. Here's how they can do that.

Census change will lead to more data on health of Middle Eastern, North African people in US

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The updates will appear on the next census in 2030, but by next year, federal agencies must submit detailed plans on how they will incorporate the new requirements.

After drafting Pearsall, 49ers have decisions to make. Will they trade Aiyuk, deal Samuel, or keep everyone?

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Will the 49ers keep both Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel after drafting wide receiver Ricky Pearsall in the first round?

A Salvadoran cookbook from a major publisher is finally here. Why did it take so long?

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Food never happened in a vacuum for Karla Tatiana Vasquez. Stories always followed.

Opinion: No, California’s rooftop solar market isn’t dying

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The industry is adapting to the end of the 2021-23 rush that produced growth that wasn’t sustainable.