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Temperatures across California and the West have set records all week, an ominous sign, experts say
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What does the March heat wave mean for fire season?
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/what-does-the-march-heat-wave-mean-for-fire-season/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530d8
21 minutes ago
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If youāre shopping at the mall, better not dawdle or youāll find yourself paying for parking more quickly than youāre used to.
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Free parking time at Westfield Valley Fair gets cut in half
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/21/free-parking-time-at-westfield-valley-fair-gets-cut-in-half/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530d7
35 minutes ago
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Climate denial and resource-sharing stalemate set the stage for disaster during winter heat wave.
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Gongloff: The Colorado Riverās problems are about to get deeper
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/21/gongloff-the-colorado-rivers-problems-are-about-to-get-deeper/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530d6
about 1 hour ago
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Erik Chatman, once on death row for the vicious stabbing of Rosellina LoBue, will become parole eligible after prosecutorsā latest resentencing effort to head off racial prejudice claims for the original trial.
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San Jose: Family seethes as judge further reduces sentence in 1987 capital murder case
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/san-jose-family-seethes-as-judge-further-reduces-sentence-in-1987-capital-murder-case/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530d5
about 1 hour ago
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The number of attendees at conventions and conferences at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center and adjacent South Hall has been rising since fiscal year 2021/22, but slowly, and for the most recent fiscal year, barely topped half theā¦
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A packed Nvidia conference shows what downtown San Jose is missing the rest of the year
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/21/nvidia-convention-downtown-san-jose-conference-recovery-slow/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530d4
about 2 hours ago
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The victim, an 11-year-old boy, met his suspected molester online and told police the man someone figured out where he lived and came to get him.
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Oakland father used sonās phone to track down the childās suspected rapist, police say
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/21/oakland-father-used-sons-phone-to-track-down-the-childs-suspected-rapist-police-say/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530d3
about 2 hours ago
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The former finance manager of an Alameda girlsā leadership organization has been charged with allegedly embezzling more than $460,000 from the organization.
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Former finance manager charged in alleged embezzlement at Alameda girlsā leadership organizaton
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/21/girls-inc-alameda-embezzlement-charges/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530d2
about 2 hours ago
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And how long can the banners and the like stay on the fences?
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Do laws prevent protesters on California freeway overpasses from grabbing driversā attention?
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/do-laws-prevent-protesters-on-freeway-overpasses-from-grabbing-drivers-attention/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530d1
about 3 hours ago
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The Warriorsā already paper-thin depth took another hit in Detroit
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Warriors instant analysis: Kristaps Porzingis hurt in loss to Detroit as injuries pile up
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/warriors-instant-analysis-kristaps-porzingis-injured-in-loss-to-detroit-as-injuries-pile-up/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530d0
about 3 hours ago
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Nuclear threat may be increasing, not lessening as bombs fall and president considers ground troops.
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Kristof: How Trump should extricate himself from his Iran quagmire
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/21/kristof-how-trump-should-extricate-himself-from-his-iran-quagmire/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530cf
about 3 hours ago
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Kim shot 70 in her Friday afternoon round at tree-lined Sharon Heights in Menlo Park.
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LPGA: Hyo Joo Kim doubles lead to 4 strokes in the Founders Cup
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/hyo-joo-kim-doubles-lead-to-4-strokes-in-the-founders-cup/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530ce
about 4 hours ago
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Increased use of renewable energy has helped shield some Asian countries from the energy shock.
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Energy fallout from Iran war signals a global wake-up call for renewable energy
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/iran-renewable-energy/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530cd
about 4 hours ago
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One of Roya Saberzadehās favorite dishes is this stew with pomegranate and walnuts from her well-used cookbook, āNew Food of Lifeā by Najmieh Khalili Batmanglij.
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Bringing childhood lessons of Persian cooking to a new home
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/cooking-with-judy-bringing-childhood-lessons-of-persian-cooking-to-a-new-home-in-fullerton/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530cc
about 4 hours ago
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K-pop mega-group BTS is back and will perform live for the first time in four years.
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How to watch BTS comeback concert Saturday live
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/how-to-watch-bts-comeback-concert-saturday-live/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530cb
about 5 hours ago
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After a manās milk frother sputters to a stop, the manufacturer wants to offer him only a discount toward a new machine.
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My milk frother quit just after the warranty expired. What are my rights?
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/my-milk-frother-quit-just-after-the-warranty-expired-what-are-my-rights/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530ca
about 5 hours ago
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For Chef Alex PeƱa, the aroma of cinnamon and piloncillo simmering on the stove signals more than dessert; it signals capirotada, his motherās Lenten bread pudding.
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Cooking with Judy: A traditional dish at Lent reminds of family and history
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/19/traditional-lent-recipe-bread-pudding/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530c9
about 5 hours ago
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Bonta is weighing in on alleged āinhumaneā conditions inside the Adelanto ICE Processing Center. The center holds about 1,800 people, who are being held for alleged immigration law violations.
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AG Bonta calls ICEās Adelanto detention facility a āticking timebombā
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/ag-bonta-decries-conditions-in-ices-adelanto-detention-facility/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530c8
about 6 hours ago
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Also: A new name | Wishful thinking | Little light | Land grab | Rogue nation. East Bay Times reader letters to the editor for March 22, 2026.
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Letters: Deflation is the wrong answer for high prices
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/letters-deflation-wrong-answer-high-prices/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530c7
about 6 hours ago
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A 1,271-square-foot single-family house, built in 1977, has changed hands. The house in the 1000 block of Big Bear Court in Milpitas was sold on Feb. 6 for $1,015,000, or $799 per square foot. This single-story house has two bedrooms andā¦
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Sale closed in Milpitas: $1 million for a two-bedroom home
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/sale-closed-in-milpitas-1-million-for-a-two-bedroom-home/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530c6
about 6 hours ago
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Elon Muskās xAI is sending engineers directly into the offices of prospective corporate clients in an attempt to claw business customers away from rivals OpenAI and Anthropic PBC
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xAI sends engineers to client sites to win business from OpenAI
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/xai-engineers-client-sites-win-business-from-openai/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530c5
about 7 hours ago
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Mitty, Bellarmine win to even WCAL records at 1-1. De La Salle blanks Dublin as Stanford-bound Graham Schlicht strikes out 11. In softball, Willow Glen, Pinole Valley, Berkeley prevail.
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Prep roundup: SHC stuns No. 2 Serra behind Jacob Vinesā pitching, hitting
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/prep-roundup-shc-stuns-no-2-serra-behind-jacob-vines-pitching-hitting/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530c4
about 7 hours ago
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The stateās financial protection regulator is looking into complaints that Pacific Private Money in Marin County has withheld money from over 100 investors.
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State suspends Bay Area lenderās license amid probe into handling of investor funds
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/19/pacific-private-money-marin-california-license-suspended/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530c3
about 7 hours ago
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Google has completed a massive project to restore and revamp Hangar One in the South Bay.
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Google completes restoration of Hangar One, one of the worldās largest structures, in South Bay
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/google-mountain-view-nasa-hangar-one-historic-build-nasa-tech-jobs/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530c2
about 8 hours ago
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There are more than 130 locations or objects in at least 19 states named after Chavez, including libraries, boulevards, community centers and public parks.
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CĆ©sar Chavezās name, once an honor, now carries a stain that officials want to scrub
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/csar-chavezs-name-once-an-honor-now-carries-a-stain-that-officials-want-to-scrub/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530c0
about 12 hours ago
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The fatal incident happened Thursday at Remington Way and Allenwood Drive.
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Youth killed in e-bicycle crash in East San Jose
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/youth-killed-in-e-bicycle-crash-in-east-san-jose/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530bf
about 12 hours ago
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Trent Williams remains tied to the 49ers, who hope to have contract issue worked out before NFL draft April 23-25.
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49ers decline option bonus for Trent Williams, still plan to work out a deal
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/49ers-trent-williams-option-bonus-contract-negotiations/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530be
about 13 hours ago
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Astrological advice for everyone born on this date.
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Horoscopes March 20, 2026: Spike Lee, simplify your life
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/horoscopes-march-20-2026-spike-lee/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530bd
about 13 hours ago
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Victor Bericoto hit .474 with three home runs and a 1.264 OPS during Cactus League play
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SF Giantsā Bericoto wins Nugent Award; Bader has hamstring tightness
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/sf-giants-bericoto-wins-2026-barney-nugent-award-bader-managing-hamstring-tightness/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530bc
about 13 hours ago
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The push comes roughly a week after CBS News published an investigation highlighting Los Angeles as āground zeroā for hospice fraud. It identified more than 700 hospices with āmultiple red flags for fraud as defined by the state.ā
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California hospice, home care providers call for federal crackdown amid fraud concerns
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/hospice-home-care-providers-call-for-federal-crackdown-amid-fraud-concerns/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530bb
about 14 hours ago
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The girlfriend, now 16, is the prime witness against an alleged gang member ā who was just 13 when he was arrested a year ago ā now on trial in juvenile court for murder in the death of 15-year-old David Gutierrez.
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Photo of Santana Row stabbing victimās girlfriend with bloody hands brings her to tears on witness stand
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/photo-of-santana-row-stabbing-victims-girlfriend-with-bloody-hands-brings-her-to-tears-on-witness-stand/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530ba
about 14 hours ago
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āIf I were freed, I would go straight into the arms of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.ā
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Opinion: As an immigrant, Iām safer in San Quentin than if paroled
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/opinion-as-an-immigrant-im-safer-in-san-quentin-than-if-paroled/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530b9
about 14 hours ago
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Jurors absolved him of some fraud allegations, finding that he did not āschemeā to mislead investors.
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Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/jury-finds-elon-musk-misled-investors-during-twitter-purchase-absolves-him-of-some-fraud-claims/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032169b99770879fed65c5e530b8
about 15 hours ago
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Itās another salvo in a protracted battle between Trump and the elite university.
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Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/trump-sues-harvard/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530b7
about 15 hours ago
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A rule finalized by the EPA last month revoked the 2009 endangerment finding that determined carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare.
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California, Santa Clara County, SF sue EPA over repeal of āendangermentā finding central to climate fight
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/19/california-santa-clara-county-san-francisco-sue-epa-endangerment-finding-repeal-climate-change/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530b6
about 15 hours ago
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The trial that started Feb. 9. is one of the first in a torrent of lawsuits against Meta and comes as school districts and legislators want more restrictions on the use of smartphones in classrooms.
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Jurors wade through daunting evidence in high-stakes Meta trial about social media risks to children
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/jurors-wade-through-daunting-evidence-in-high-stakes-meta-trial-about-social-media-risks-to-children/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530b5
about 16 hours ago
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The city fired then-Officer Jarrett Tonn after an investigation concluded that the shooting violated police department policy. However, that decision was overturned.
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Experts: Record settlement in Vallejo police killing of Sean Monterrosa unlikely to affect copās current job
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/experts-monterrosa-settlement-unlikely-to-affect-tonns-employment/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530b4
about 16 hours ago
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The martial arts grandmaster and action star of āWalker, Texas Rangerā died Thursday.
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Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lee Majors and more react to the death of Chuck Norris
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/chuck-norris-reaction/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530b3
about 16 hours ago
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The company on plans to unveil Composer 2, which is meant to work as an AI agent that carries out lengthy coding tasks on a userās behalf.
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SF-based AI coding startup Cursor plans new model to rival Anthropic, OpenAI
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/ai-coding-startup-cursor-plans-new-model-to-rival-anthropic-openai/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530b2
about 17 hours ago
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San Jose Sharks look to end three-game skid on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers
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San Jose Sharks hit with another key injury as playoff push continues
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/san-jose-sharks-philadelphia-flyers-tyler-toffoli-macklin-celebrini/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530b1
about 17 hours ago
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The alleged conspirators, both Richmond residents, were intercepted in the Terra Linda neighborhood.
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Police arrest two East Bay men suspected of Marin County home burglary
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/san-rafael-police-arrest-home-burglary-suspects/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530b0
about 17 hours ago
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San Francisco Unicorns will also play regular-season Major League Cricket at the Coliseum in June.
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Oakland Coliseum to host Major League Cricket playoffs, title match in July
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/oakland-coliseum-to-host-major-league-cricket-playoffs-title-match-in-july/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530af
about 18 hours ago
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When it went on the air in September 1927, CBS News Radio was the precursor to the entire network, giving a youthful William S. Paley a start in the business.
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CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly 100 years, ending an era
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/cbs-news-shutters-its-storied-radio-news-service-after-nearly-a-century-ending-an-era/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530ae
about 18 hours ago
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It was the latest failed attempt to find Daphne Webb, whose father reported she was kidnapped, then died by suicide the following year.
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Oakland police dig up backyard in latest effort to find Daphne Webb, missing for 13 years
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/daphne-webb-oakland-missing-girl-police/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530ad
about 18 hours ago
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Lawsuit alleges Menlo Park tech giant created special employee-rating category before mass layoffs.
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Meta targeted older workers in layoffs, lawsuit by former senior director for company claims
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/meta-older-workers-layoffs-lawsuit/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530ac
about 19 hours ago
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From grazing boards to brisket to picnic baskets in the park, Marin County businesses are rolling out a range of options for Easter and Passover gatherings.
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Make Passover, Easter meals easier this year
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/make-passover-easter-meals-easier-this-year/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530ab
about 19 hours ago
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ABC could lose up to $50 million for axing Taylor Frankie Paulās āBacheloretteā season, amid new domestic violence and child abuse claims and disturbing video from the incident that led to her 2023 arrest.
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ABC could lose $40-50 million for pulling āBacheloretteā over Taylor Frankie Paul
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/abc-lose-50-million-bachelorette-cancelation-taylor-frankie-paul/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530aa
about 19 hours ago
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A condominium located in the 100 block of El Olivar in Los Gatos has a new owner since Feb. 6. The 1,637-square-foot condo, built in 1974, was sold for $1,650,000, or $1,008 per square foot. The condo has three bedrooms and three bathrooms.ā¦
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Condominium sells in Los Gatos for $1.7 million
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/19/condominium-sells-in-los-gatos-for-1-7-million-2/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530a9
about 20 hours ago
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Authorities seized a contraband prison cellphone from an Oakland native who was serving a sentence for human trafficking of a child, court records show.
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Prison cell raid opens human trafficking investigation in Oakland
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/prison-cell-raid-opens-human-trafficking-investigation-in-oakland/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530a8
about 20 hours ago
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A second family member was so scared he jumped from a second story of the building, broke both his legs, and crawled away.
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Rodeo man gets 15 years for killing half-brother
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/rodeo-man-gets-15-years-for-killing-half-brother/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530a7
about 20 hours ago
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A motive was under investigation in the Friday morning stabbing of a person in downtown Oakland.
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Person stabbed in downtown Oakland
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/20/person-stabbed-in-downtown-oakland/?utm_campaign=mrf-bluesky-eastbaytimes.com&mrfcid=2026032069b99770879fed65c5e530a6
about 21 hours ago
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