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Beloved Giants baseball announcer Mike Krukow to retire at end of season
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The 74-year-old got his start as an MLB player in 1973 after being drafted by the Chicago Cubs and went on to play with the Phillies and the Giants.Oakland
Half-acre wildfire knocked down near Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland Hills
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50 firefighters were called out to the blaze whose origin was difficult to locate. Fortunately, the lack of wind made it easier to contain.Bay Area
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge on-ramp closure extended to February 2027
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The $18 million project includes removal of toll booths on the bridge that haven’t been used since 2020 and other improvements.Bay Area
Too close for comfort? Bay Area phones buzz as NorCal quake triggers ShakeAlert system
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The system isn’t an earthquake prediction service, rather it uses ground and satellite sensors to detect fault movement in real time.Sports
County supes approve new term sheet for sale of Oakland Coliseum property
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The Oakland Acquisition Company has been in discussions to buy the stadium for about five years.crime
Oakland police appear closer than ever to shedding 23 years of federal court oversight
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The monitor was installed in 2003 as part of a court settlement following the so-called “Oakland Riders” scandal.Environment
Oakland couple hit with nearly $1M fine for cutting down 38 protected trees
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The council voted 5-3 to impose a record fine of over $915,135.40 on property owners Matthew Bernard and Lynn Warner for removing the protected trees in 2021 and 2022.crime
Oakland police arrest 9, impound dozens of vehicles in weekend Bay Bridge sideshow
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More than 100 officers from several jurisdictions assisted Oakland police with their investigation, pursuits, arrests and impoundments.Oakland
