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Bay Area sees wave of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by priests

An expected wave of lawsuits made possible by a new state law continued Tuesday as attorneys announced new filings in…

4 years ago

Two men sue Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese, church camp for sexual abuse by priest

Two men who claim they were abused by a priest at a church camp several decades ago sued the Roman…

4 years ago

Museum rings in new year with 2,100-pound Japanese bell

A 16th century Japanese bell will be struck 108 times during a New Year's Eve ceremony at San Francisco's Asian…

4 years ago

Martinez lights menorah in city’s first formal Hanukkah observation

The City of Martinez will observe Hanukkah by lighting a menorah every evening at dusk for eight days, starting Sunday,…

4 years ago

After months of debate, supes approve 15.8-acre San Martin Islamic center

A new Muslim cemetery, mosque and cultural center project in San Martin was green-lighted by the Santa Clara County Board…

4 years ago

Faith group takes over mayor’s office to demand affordable senior housing

About 100 activists seeking affordable housing for seniors took over the office of San Francisco Mayor London Breed late Wednesday…

4 years ago

Historic Forestville church sustains heavy fire damage

The Forestville Fire Protection District responded to a fire at the Forestville Church of Christ in west Sonoma County Monday…

4 years ago

Former councilman in dispute with city over sweat lodge says he was forcibly arrested

A former Oakland City Councilmember says he was forcibly arrested in the city's Planning and Zoning department on Thursday after…

5 years ago

Concord pastor, visiting archbishop die in collision with tractor-trailer truck

A Concord pastor and a visiting archbishop were killed Thursday in a car crash in Colusa County, the Diocese of…

5 years ago

Police say suspected child sexual predator volunteered at Vallejo church

Vallejo police have released more information about a 26-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a child.…

5 years ago

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