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Judge rules Oakland airport can’t include San Francisco Bay in its name

The name change would have added "San Francisco Bay" to Oakland International Airport's name.

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Why is Alameda County holding up the sale of the Oakland Coliseum?

For the second time in a week, the county Board of Supervisors convened in private to discuss whether to approve the African American Sports and Entertainment Group's purchase of the Oakland Coliseum complex.

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It’s a farewell — for now — to Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez

Longtime San Jose political figure says goodbye to colleagues and friends as she heads to a new job in New Mexico.

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California insurance department accused of hiding information on life insurance complaints

The Department of Insurance's alleged stonewalling has gone on for months, the Bay Area-based group said

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‘One shortcut cost me over 12 years of hard work’: Ex-Bay Area cop sentenced to 90 days in prison for college degree scam

Amanda Theodosy-Nash's lawyer argued it would be a miscarriage of justice to jail her and that she wasn't really involved in a conspiracy, prompting the judge to interrupt and ask why she pleaded guilty to conspiracy then.

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President of San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association arrested on felony charges

Carlos Tapia, president of the San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, turned himself in Tuesday afternoon on charges that include felony grand theft, according to a statement from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department.

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San Jose mayor says proposal to replace Omar Torres by appointment “reeks of politics”

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has pushed back against a proposal to fill the District 3 vacancy by appointment before the end of the year as the next person to fill the seat could shift the balance of power between business and labor on the City Council.

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11 sheriff’s deputies and medical professionals charged in Alameda County jail death

Maurice Monk died in the Santa Rita Jail after languishing for days without care or direly needed medication, and officials allegedly falsified records after his death.

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Gilroy mayor: Greg Bozzo takes razor thin lead in tightening mayoral race

Greg Bozzo takes a slim lead over incumbent Marie Blankley in race for Gilroy mayor, according to Monday evening results.

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Bay Area rain: Who got the most and least? Here are the totals

Storm brought the most rain to the Bay Area in six months

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Trial set to start to determine detention extension for Maddy Middleton’s killer

Jury selection in a trial to decide on the potential release of Madyson “Maddy” Middleton’s killer is set to begin Tuesday.

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Bay Area rain map: A wet forecast for Veterans Day

San Jose's Veterans Day parade, set to start at noon, will go on, rain or shine.

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Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley, Nov. 11-18

Find community meetings to suit your interests plus volunteer opportunities and farmers markets.

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13 displaced in East Oakland fire

The incident was declared under control at 1:04 p.m.

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Me & My Car: ’64 Plymouth Valiant became Alameda college class project

The owner enrolled at the community campus and used its facilities for the car's body work and painting as his independent study work.

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Berkeley mayor race remains tight after latest election results released

Whoever wins the mayoral race will replace outgoing Mayor Jesse Arreguín to lead a council with many new faces.

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Inspiring surf action in Huntington Beach at ISA World Para Surfing Championship

Surfers from around the world are competing through the weekend on the south side of the pier.

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Alameda councilmember Trish Spencer avoids reprimand for intoxicated incident

A day after Trish Spencer lost reelection to the Alameda city council, she avoided a reprimand following an intoxicated incident in Long Beach during a city-funded trip last month.