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13-year-old sole survivor returns to pray for father, family lost in Bodega Bay boat tragedy

"We're going to make it," the 13-year-old boy recalled his father telling him as they fought for their lives in the rough surf, clinging to a floating ice chest. But after a particularly violent crash of waves, "he slipped off."

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These Bay Area counties will launch mental health ‘CARE’ courts. Can they help solve homelessness?

After a slow start in some counties, more courts are opening statewide.

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Woman mauled by Brentwood K-9 receives $1 million settlement

Police chief says the case was settled to avoid further litigation and appeal costs.

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San Jose Barracuda take the ice for a cause on Nov. 16

Game is fundraiser for Saratoga's College of Adaptive Arts.

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Christmas in the Park opening drive-thru event to bikes — for one night only

The Drive Thru Light Show at History Park opens to cars on Nov. 21, but bike riders will get an exclusive chance during the opening weekend to check out the displays on two wheels.

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Retired diesel-powered Caltrain fleet to be transferred to Peru to address transportation issues

Since converting to electric-powered trains, a retired fleet of 19 diesel locomotives and 90 retired silver gallery cars will be transferred to Lima, Peru, to help develop a commuter rail service from Lima to Lurigancho-Chosica.

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Sunnyvale officer union raises alarm at increase in local crime rates

Violent crimes in Sunnyvale increased 59% over a 10-year period, according to OpenJustice, a public crime database run by the state's Department of Justice.

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Religion events in the San Fernando Valley, Nov. 16-23

Explore the spiritual landscape of the San Fernando Valley

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Man fatally shot in downtown Oakland

Police officers were flagged down around 4:15 p.m. because of a person lying in the street.

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New lawsuit explicitly targets San Jose State over transgender volleyball firestorm

The lawsuit adds more fuel to America's fiery debate over the participation of trans women in women's sports. Like the lawsuit against the NCAA, it is funded by ICONS, co-founded by former All-American Stanford University tennis player Kim Jones.

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After release from prison for ‘severe obesity,’ Richmond gang member re-offended and received new prison term

Lipine Faafiu was arrested on suspicion of possessing guns inside his Richmond apartment, and now he's headed back to federal prison for it.

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Moraga tennis coach, 64, arrested on suspicion of molesting girl

Michael Roy Howard, 64, allegedly brought a teen girl to his home and sexually abused her, months after the two met at a Contra Costa tennis court.

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Antioch City Council explores police substation in crime-ridden Sycamore corridor

City has been directed to look for a space for a police substation in Sycamore Square located

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Urgent deadline looms to save historic Sakauye farmhouse in San Jose

History San Jose needs to have $750,000 in commitments this week to move the Eiichi Sakauye's home to History Park.

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Larry Magid: Generative AI is getting smarter

But it still makes mistakes, so do your homework before relying on its answers

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AMD cutting almost 1,000 jobs to focus resources on AI push

The move follows other cutbacks among longtime Silicon Valley companies. Cisco Systems Inc. is eliminating more than 6,000 positions, and Intel is cutting about 15% of its workforce of more than 100,000.

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City of San Jose to honor Sharks icon next week

San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton will officially be recognized with a special ceremony on Nov. 21 at San Jose City Hall.

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