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Nearly 3 decades after 12Syear-old Georgia Moses (above) was found dead in Petaluma, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office received a $50,000 from Gov. Gavin Newsom to generate new leads in the cold case. She was last seen with an unidentified man (right).
Nearly 3 decades after 12Syear-old Georgia Moses (above) was found dead in Petaluma, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office received a $50,000 from Gov. Gavin Newsom to generate new leads in the cold case. She was last seen with an unidentified man (right). (Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office)

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Swalwell Donors Request Over $1.5M In Refunds: Report

Hundreds of donors are asking for their money back, but the campaign has "no clear direction," according to an SF Chronicle report.

Fatal I-580 Livermore Crash: CHP Seeks Driver Who Fled The Scene

CHP is seeking information on a semi-truck involved in a fatal three-vehicle crash that left the scene.

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Massive Sea Lion 'Chonkers' At SF's Pier 39 Is A Viral Sensation

The unique 2,000-pound sea lion has gone viral online for its massive size.

Haunting Sonoma County Child Murder Investigation Renewed With Reward

Sonoma County Sheriff seeks to renew investigation into the 30-year-old cold case of Georgia Moses, missing and then found dead in 1997.

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Guy Fieri Slammed With Misogynistic, Racist Slur After Viral UFC Encounter

Influencer unleashes insults while rejecting a celebrity chef’s explanation for distancing himself.

Facing Mounting Financial Strain, Oakland Catholic Diocese Will Close 13 East Bay Churches

The Oakland Catholic Diocese announced the closures on Wednesday.

You'll Need To Pawn Something To Get Inside This Bay Area Speakeasy: Report

"We want to keep San Francisco weird," one of the owners told SFGate.

Dan Fontes, Beloved Bay Area Artist, Dies Following Health Battle

His work included countless art installations, including a zebra project in Downtown Oakland, under the I-580 Freeway.

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