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sfchronicle.com | Molly Burke
The California flag on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in San Francisco, Calif. California has become the fourth largest economy in the world, behind the United States, China and Germany. Lea Suzuki/S.F. ChronicleCalifornia is now the fourth-largest economy in the world, surpassing Japan in latest data released Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office announced Wednesday.
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1 day ago | 
sfchronicle.com | Bob Egelko |Molly Burke
The then-owner of Denova Homes handed an unnamed Antioch council member a company-branded coffee mug containing $5,000 cash, according to an indictment. U.S. justice dept./courtesyThe then-owner of Denova Homes handed an unnamed Antioch council member a company-branded coffee mug containing $5,000 cash, according to an indictment.
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2 days ago | 
sfchronicle.com | Molly Burke
The dining space inside La Cocina Municipal Marketplace in San Francisco. The organization received a $100,000 grant from the Hearst Foundations. Jessica Christian/The ChronicleThe Hearst Foundations announced more than $3 million in grants sent to 16 California organizations and institutions Tuesday, supporting causes including research into regenerative therapy for heart failure and housing and education programs in the Bay Area.
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5 days ago | 
sfchronicle.com | Molly Burke
Classic shot of Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View, with El Capitan on left, Bridalveil Fall on right, Half Dome at foot of valley in center in 2014. The Yosemite Valley backpackers campground, a common starting point for visitors hiking the John Muir Trail, will be moved to a spot with very limited space.
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6 days ago | 
sfchronicle.com | Molly Burke
California Gov. Gavin Newsom in Altadena after the wildfires in Los Angeles County this year. Newsom said Thursday that California will sue President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency for dismantling AmeriCorps, whose volunteers have helped wildfire victims. Damian Dovarganes/Associated PressGov.
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6 days ago | 
sfchronicle.com | Molly Burke
Joe Vigil has been selected to serve as Antioch’s police chief after serving as interim chief. Antioch Police DepartmentAntioch officials announced Thursday afternoon that two interim leaders were appointed to permanent positions: Joe Vigil as chief of the Antioch Police Department and Brad Helfenberger as assistant city manager. “These appointments mark a significant step forward in strengthening leadership in our city,” Antioch City Manager Bessie M. Scott said in a statement.
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6 days ago | 
sfchronicle.com | Molly Burke
More than 20 firefighters helped rescue a dog and a person from a cliff at Lands End in San Francisco on Thursday, April 17, 2025. SFFD, courtesyA dog and person were rescued by the San Francisco Fire Department from a cliff at Lands End on Thursday, April 17, 2025. SFFD, courtesyFirefighters rescued a person and their injured dog off a cliffside at Lands End on Thursday afternoon, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
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1 week ago | 
sfchronicle.com | Molly Burke
A San Francisco firefighter, left, talks with a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. worker after a gas leak in San Francisco’s India Basin neighborhood. San Francisco Fire DepartmentA gas leak forced evacuations and road closures in the India Basin neighborhood of San Francisco on Thursday afternoon, the San Francisco Fire Department said. Firefighters were on the scene of the 3-inch gas line rupture near the intersection of Cargo Way and Third Street.
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1 week ago | 
fresnobee.com | Sarah Ravani |Molly Burke |Maggie Angst
Former Oakland Council Member Loren Taylor took a slim lead early Tuesday night with just over 51% of the vote in a nail-biting mayor's race. Taylor, who has called himself a "pragmatic progressive" but has leaned more moderate, took the lead against former Congresswoman Barbara Lee, a well known progressive. Lee had just under 49% of the vote. The results include ranked choice voting tabulations.
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1 week ago | 
sfchronicle.com | Sarah Ravani |Molly Burke
Former Oakland Council Member Loren Taylor took the lead Tuesday night with nearly 49% of the vote in a nail-biting mayor’s race, according to early returns. Nine candidates are running to be the city’s next mayor. Taylor took the lead against former Congresswoman Barbara Lee, a well known progressive. Lee had nearly 45% of the vote. The results don’t yet include ranked choice voting tabulations.
