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Illegal fireworks destroy Oakland family's car amid 800 July 4 emergency calls

By: Gia Vang

A blaze sparked by unlawful fireworks engulfed a parked vehicle and downed power lines. Oakland fire officials say increased staffing kept other major fires contained during the chaotic holiday weekend.

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San Francisco board advances measure to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes

By: Gia Vang

The Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance on its first reading that would let dispensaries serve food and host entertainment, aiming to boost the city's legal cannabis industry.

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Never-before-seen art by the late Oakland actor Angus Cloud

By: Gia Vang

The public was invited to view never-before-seen art by the late actor Angus Cloud Saturday.

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California Prop 39: Voter ID on the ballot in November

By: Gia Vang

California voters in November will decide whether to require people to show identification at the polls.

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6-alarm fire destroys dozens of Foster City condos, displaces families

By: Gia Vang

A major cleanup is underway in Foster City, bringing big questions for displaced families after a six-alarm fire tore through dozens of condominiums.

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East Bay Nepalese community worried after flooding near Nepal and China border

By: Gia Vang

More than 100 people are dead following the catastrophic flooding near the border of Nepal and China, and a Bay Area man from the impacted area is fearing the worst.

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2 dead, 1 missing after catastrophic Grand Canyon flash floods

By: Gia Vang

Two men have died and at least one person remains missing following catastrophic flash flooding in the Grand Canyon, emergency officials in Arizona

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Sick sea lions signal rising toxin risk along California coast

By: Gia Vang

Sea lions along the California coast are contracting a toxic illness at an alarming rate, exceeding the average number of annual cases researchers typically treat, experts warned.

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Women speak out after man posing as 49ers player tries to scam them

By: Gia Vang

A pair of women who saw through the lies of a man pretending to be a 49ers player to scam other women came forward to speak out for the others who can't or feel too ashamed to do it.

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Family of Nvidia researcher disputes suicide ruling, petitions AG to halt cremation

By: Gia Vang

Relatives of 32-year-old Irfan Al-Hussaini march on California Attorney General's office demanding full investigation into Palo Alto death.