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Person shot in Oakland, now in critical condition
The shooting took place on the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 28.
Fans left picking up the pieces at Athletics’ penultimate game
Some fans traveled to Seattle to see the Oakland Athletics in their final days, but remain split on their allegiances going forward.
Photos: High school football in pictures: Our staff’s best photos of Week 5, 2024
Games featured include De La Salle-El Cerrito, Clayton Valley-Liberty, Half Moon Bay-Foothill, Saratoga-Mills, Archbishop Mitty-Valley Christian.
Debate over transgender athlete participation in sports hits San Jose State
San Jose State University has found itself at the center of a debate about whether transgender athletes should be allowed to compete at the collegiate level.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California bill banning ‘captive audience,’ anti-union work meetings
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday afternoon signed a bill that will prevent businesses from requiring employees to attend “captive audience” meetings, or mandatory workplace meetings with religious with political messaging — particularly, anti-union messaging.
As extreme heat rises, Newsom blocks bill to protect California farmworkers
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today he has vetoed a bill to bolster farmworkers’ heat illness claims as they face the increasing dangers of extreme heat.
Newsom signs new law backing tribes in high-stakes gambling fight
Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed a bill that would allow California’s casino-owning tribes to sue their business competitors, concluding one of the most expensive political fights of the legislative session.
California governor vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Saturday that would have required new cars to beep at drivers if they exceed the speed limit.
SF Giants keep hopes of .500 finish alive with 6-5 win over Cardinals
The Giants can avoid a fourth losing record in six seasons under Farhan Zaidi with a win in Sunday’s finale.
PG&E likely to shut off power in parts of Alameda, Contra Costa counties
The potential outage comes as high winds are in the forecast for the early part of the week.