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SF mayor responds after 'elderly nanny' reportedly detained by ICE
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (260+ words) San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said he was "aware" of the ICE action and that police weren't involved. A woman described as an "elderly nanny" was handcuffed and taken into custody Friday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in central…...
Falling cocoa prices won't necessarily mean cheaper Valentine's Day chocolates
10+ hour, 32+ min ago (858+ words) Chocolate prices are way up ahead of this year's Valentine's Day. Scott Budman has the details. Cocoa prices have fallen nearly 70% since last Valentine's Day, but that won't make'heart-shaped boxes of chocolate'or even chocolate Easter bunnies more affordable this year....
Pleasant Hill businesses try to recover after devastating fire
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (354+ words) Many small businesses in Pleasant Hill were destroyed by a fire on Super Bowl Sunday. Jodi Hernandez explains how they are recovering. It was a really rough week for some Contra Costa County small business owners; earlier this week, a…...
Danville hosts a 'Night to Shine' for hundreds of people with special needs
13+ hour, 37+ min ago (434+ words) The annual San Ramon Valley "Night to Shine" was hosted in Danville Friday, bringing a red-carpet night for people with special needs. Alyssa Goard reports. Friday is 'Night to Shine,' an annual event, brought to life by former football player…...
ICE concerns may be tied to low turnout for street vendors on Valentine's Day
18+ hour, 41+ min ago (130+ words) Street vendors who normally would be out in force selling flowers and stuffed animals for Valentine's Day celebrations appear to be skipping the potential sales this weekend. Damian Trujillo reports. Many said the numbers of vendors are down and believe…...
Southbound I-680 express lane opens in East Bay
20+ hour, 19+ min ago (101+ words) Caltrans opened a new 10-mile express lane on southbound I-680 from San Ramon to Sunol, expanding the stretch of road to four lanes. Bob Redell reports. It's expected to be a big deal for commuters in the East Bay. The express…...
Two cash-strapped San Jose school districts face cuts, consolidation
23+ hour, 27+ min ago (141+ words) East Side Union addresses budget cuts, while Alum Rock Union debates a merger as both cash-strapped San Jose districts face tough choices. Two cash-strapped San Jose school districts are grappling with cuts and possible consolidations. On Thursday, the East Side…...
Truckee's Hanna Percy reflects on becoming an Olympian at Milan Cortina Games
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (158+ words) Truckee native and Team USA's youngest snowboarder, Hanna Percy, reflects on her Olympic debut at the Milan Cortina Games. Garvin Thomas reports. At 18, Truckee native Hanna Percy is the youngest member of the U.S. snowboard cross pro team. She also is…...
The Bay Area woman bringing light back to stained glass
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (804+ words) A bolt of sunlight beamed through the studio window of Ariana Makau's West Oakland company, Nzilani Glass Conservation, bringing life to the panes of stained glass windows scattered around the room. In a sense, it echoes what Makau herself has…...
Highlights: Auston Matthews scores as USA men's hockey beats Latvia
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (108+ words) Auston Matthews of Team USA celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the third period during the Men's Preliminary Group C match between Latvia and United States on day six of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano…...