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‘This is what the GOP stands for’: State, local officials weigh in on government shutdown
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U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-Oakland, decried what she said was the Republicans’ refusal to protect tax credits from the Affordable Care Act.BART
BART lengthens trains after ridership surge; adds cars on SFO runs and peak-hour service
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BART said the ridership increases coincide with its effort to improve safety, cleanliness and the overall rider experience.events
SF Fleet Week makes contingency plans as federal shutdown threatens military role
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This year’s event, Oct. 5 to 13, will serve as the official West Coast celebration of the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary, commemorating a legacy of naval service in the Bay Area.Bay Area
Raids target illegal cannabis grows in Bay Area, other counties over environmental damage
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The California Dept of Fish and Wildlife said its Marijuana Enforcement Team dismantled grows in San Mateo County and supported another raid in Santa Cruz County.Bay Area
Giants fire manager Bob Melvin after .500 season, no playoffs; team needs ‘new leader’
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The Bay Area native played baseball at Menlo-Atherton High School and then at UC Berkeley before moving on to the majors.BART
BART’s new ‘Next Generation’ gates cut fare evasion by more than half, officials say
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New fare gates, the only ones of their kind in the world, are harder to push through, jump over or crawl under.Arts & Entertainment
YouTube star IShowSpeed’s Bay Area visit sparks massive crowds, Oakland sideshow
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Known for his 24/7 live-streams of various stunts around the world, the YouTuber was bewildered by the chaos: "Oakland is nuts!"California
Feds roll back rockfish harvest restrictions amid coastal California population rebound
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Decision is a testament to having good data to support the science.California
