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USF to Replace Don Mascot With Wolf, Retain Nickname Following Backlash

As students gathered on the University of San Francisco campus last Friday, a sense of change hung in the air. The vibrant chatter of anticipation soon turned into excited murmurs as President Salvador Aceves announced a significant shift in the university’s athletic identity: the beloved Don...

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Two San Jose Women Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Man, Dumping Body

San Jose Police Department officials say they ve arrested two women in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in August. Authorities allege the women later hid the body in a ravine in unincorporated Alameda County, where a motorist eventually discovered it.The Mercury News reports that a...

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Families enjoying Halloween festivities in San Francisco

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Map: Where are San Francisco’s Halloween events and car-free streets?

As the sun sets on the last day of October, the streets of San Francisco transform into a vibrant tapestry of creativity and community spirit. Families gather in neighborhoods adorned with pumpkins, cobwebs, and twinkling lights, ready to embrace the magic of Halloween. This year, Halloween falls...

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Courtroom scene during the Sheng Thao corruption trial

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Key Witness In Sheng Thao Corruption Trial Testifies About Alleged Pay-to-Play Deal

In a dramatic courtroom scene that unfolded in Oakland Federal Court, Mario Juarez, a key witness in the corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, recounted the alleged bribery scheme that has captivated the city's attention. Juarez, who previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit...

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Suspicious Package at SF's Mission Police Station Prompts Valencia Street Closure

A block of Valencia Street was closed to traffic Thursday night while police investigated a suspicious package at the Mission Police Station, leaving an autonomous vehicle stuck behind the yellow tape.The incident began around 8:10 pm Thursday, when a San Francisco Police Department officer spotted...

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Got A Halloween Pumpkin? Bay Area High School Students Want To Smash It

The free SMASH Maker Fair returns with student-built pumpkin smashers, more than 40 maker booths and hands-on STEM activities for all ages.

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Gabby Williams celebrating with her trophy after the WNBA championship win.

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‘Just overwhelming': Gabby Williams' childhood coach on Valkyries' historic win

As the final buzzer sounded, the Golden State Valkyries erupted in celebration, and among the crowd was Gabby Williams, holding the WNBA Finals MVP trophy aloft. In that moment, the joy was palpable, not just for the team but also for those who have watched her journey from a young girl in Reno to...

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Nakase, Valkyries determined to avoid another slow start vs. Dream in WNBA Finals Game 7

There should be no problem with the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream approaching the first WNBA Finals Game 7 in league history with a sense of urgency.Then again, that's what Golden State coach Natalie Nakase thought about Game 6. She was baffled that her team somehow left behind its...

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Meet the school board candidates: Who else are you voting for?

Eight candidates face off for three San Francisco school board seats. This week, Mission Local asked who else they were voting for. Meet the school board candidates: Who else are you voting for?

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