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Milpitas man drowns in Colorado River during pontoon boat trip

(KRON) — A 32-year-old Milpitas man and a second man drowned in the Colorado River during a pontoon boat excursion in Arizona, officials said. The victims were identified by sheriff’s officials and family members as Venkata Srinivas Mukkaala of Milpitas, and Anoop Gankidi, 32 of Tempe, Arizona. The double drowning...
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Stop using gas-powered leaf blowers to clear your yard

Chances are, you’ve had the pleasure of listening to the soothing tune of a two-stroke leaf blower wake you up. If not, you’ve certainly heard complaints from a neighbor or read an angry thread on Nextdoor. While gas-powered leaf blowers are effective at cleaning yards, their noise and...
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Lively Japanese barbecue restaurant opens to lines out the door in the Bay Area

The all-you-can-eat chain expects to open more Bay Area locations this year.
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Older Bay Area renters surge amid housing squeeze

More older adults in the Bay Area are renting — and fast. Why it matters: Rising rents and stagnant incomes are squeezing senior renters, and it's likely to continue as our aging population increases rapidly. By the numbers: More than 13% of San Francisco metro area renters were 65...
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CHP in Fremont investigating shooting that happened after Highway 84 crash

The two-vehicle crash happened on eastbound Highway 84, west of Interstate 880, and while on the way, officers were notified that a witness had heard what sounded like gunshots right after the crash.
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Former San Francisco public health director Dr. Grant Colfax to lead Contra Costa Health

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed San Francisco's former public health director to oversee its own county health department.
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Perseid meteor shower 2025: Where and when to watch in the Bay Area

Look up at the stars this week and you might see the best meteor shower of the year!. The Perseid meteor shower will peak Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, creating a glimmering display of tailed meteors across the night sky. According to the American Meteor Society, stargazers will be...
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East Bay park district acquires 140 acres near Antioch for future Deer Valley Regional...

A 140-acre tract of woodlands and grassland in eastern Contra Costa County will be preserved as part of the future Deer Valley Regional Park, the East Bay Regional Park District announced. The property, south of Antioch and southwest of Brentwood, was acquired in partnership with the East Contra Costa County...
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This supercomputer created by Bay Area scientists can predict tsunamis

LIVERMORE, Calif. - A Bay Area laboratory has developed technology that can predict tsunamis in real-time. KTVU got a look at the "world's fastest supercomputer" on Tuesday, coming off the heels of a tsunami advisory last month prompted by an earthquake in Russia. Many computers operate on just one graphics...
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Why are frogs being released at a national park site in California?

The Oakland Zoo says it has released its 1,000th yellow-legged frog into the wild, marking a milestone in conservation efforts. The latest release happened at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in Central California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.

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