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Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Thursday, April 30.
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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