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Anti-Asian racism stains legacy of Bay Area dynamite plants in 19th century

Between 1882 and 1908, there were seven major explosions at the Hercules Powder Works. Of the 106 documented fatalities from…

2 years ago

Officials right old wrongs on 75th anniversary of Port Chicago disaster

Wednesday marks the 75th anniversary of the Port Chicago disaster, which killed 320 sailors and civilians in Contra Costa County…

5 years ago

Klay Thompson piles on 44 as Warriors rout Lakers

The scariest part of the Warriors is how any of their stars can erupt on any night.

5 years ago

More rain, wind rolls in Wednesday night, Thursday morning

Wet weather, strong winds and big surf are expected across the Bay Area this week.

5 years ago

Commission to expand inquiry into PG&E safety culture

A new phase is opening in the investigation into PG&E's safety culture, the president of the California Public Utilities Commission…

5 years ago

Smoky air closes most Sonoma County schools

Sonoma County Office of Education officials said 36 school districts and 12 independent charter schools and other educational programs in…

5 years ago

Law firm alleges abuse by 212 Bay Area priests

A Minnesota-based law firm released the names of 33 men Tuesday that are connected with the Diocese of San Jose…

6 years ago

Quakes, Rapids scrap to scoreless draw

The clash between the two worst teams in the MLS' Western Conference -- points-wise -- lived up to any expectations…

6 years ago

Family seeks video of fatal police altercation

The family of a 36-year-old unarmed man who died after an altercation with San Mateo County sheriff's deputies in Millbrae…

6 years ago

Sea lion leptospirosis outbreak is second largest

The Marine Mammal Center is facing the second largest outbreak of leptospirosis in California sea lions in its recorded history,…

6 years ago

Breed accelerates SFMTA projects on high-injury corridors

Mayor London Breed announced Thursday she's expedited projects on three of The City's most dangerous streets.

6 years ago

Memorial splits apart sister cities San Francisco, Osaka

San Francisco Mayor London Breed Thursday responded to the mayor of San Francisco's sister city, Osaka, Japan, after he cut…

6 years ago

Survivor sues Catholic dioceses over abuse coverup

A Ventura County man who says he was molested by a priest four decades ago sued 10 of California's 11…

6 years ago

A’s keep momentum, roll past Angels toward Wild Card

With the AL Wild Card Game locked up, the A's attention is on beating the Yankees on Wednesday.

6 years ago

Dwight Clark ashes score eternal touchdown

The ashes of San Francisco 49ers legend Dwight Clark have been laid to rest next to the same goal post…

6 years ago

‘Walk of Remembrance’ honors Chinese settlers

The 2018 Walk of Remembrance, a walk honoring the lives of early Chinese-American settlers, is slated to take place Saturday…

6 years ago

North Bay fire losses reach $9 billion

Insured losses from the North Bay wildfires in October reached $9 billion as of the start of this month.

6 years ago

Big Sur mudslide fix planned for 2018

Caltrans is hoping a $40 million rebuilding project will have state Highway 1 at Mud Creek reopened by late summer…

7 years ago

Wet winter boosts crop yields 17 percent

The gross production value of crops in Sonoma County last year increased 17 percent from 2015 due partly to the…

7 years ago

Tourney dance ends after one song for SF State Gators

The San Francisco State men’s basketball team's storybook season came to an end Friday night in La Jolla.

7 years ago

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