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Musk v. Altman — Behind the scenes: How we chose to tell the story of tech titans’ trial
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Joe Dworetsky and Jay Harris explain how they approached using cartooning and AI in journalistic storytelling.Bay Area
Napa County warns against eating wild mushrooms after 3 hospitalized
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The state is facing “unprecedented” poisonings, with 47 cases and four deaths reported since Nov. 18, 2025 said Napa County.featured
Musk v. Altman — Day 10: OpenAI CEO rejects claims he acted selfishly, ‘stole the charity’
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Altman takes the stand: "I am an honest and trustworthy businessperson.”featured
Musk v. Altman — Day 9: Microsoft, OpenAI witnesses defend evolving partnership
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Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and its leaders, and their co-defendant, Microsoft continues to play out just down the hill from Piedmont.featured
San Francisco parking a hassle? Drivers can now reserve city spaces months in advance
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City garages are generally 30 to 40% cheaper than private parking lots, according to the SFMTA, and some facilities offer flat-rate pricing during major events.Business & Finance
California joins coalition of 5 states to increase scrutiny of monopolies, mergers
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Participating states said the Trump administration has retreated from enforcing federal antitrust rules that would protect consumers.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.featured
Musk v. Altman — Day 8: Witnesses testify OpenAI strayed from safety, nonprofit ideals
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The jury heard from three witnesses — a former OpenAI employee working on safety issues, a board member who voted to fire Altman, and an expert on nonprofit governance — each suggesting that the company was not properly fulfilling its mission.featured
