Opinion: Strikes show need to break up Netflix and other streamers

Ability to control both content and distribution creates an unsustainable economic and cultural model. #press

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Defendant in Richmond homicide case gets 16 years behind bars

Manuel Booker, 41, pleaded no contest to killing 25-year-old T’Shawn Richard during an argument. #press

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Bay Area activist loses appeal of Oakland murder conviction after contentious trial

Deangelo Cortijo, 30, clashed frequently with both the trial judge and prosecutor during his 2021 trial. #press

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Items seized in Kansas newspaper raid to be returned by police

Business owner Kari Newell confirmed to CNN that she had asked Meyer and his reporter to leave the event because she believes the newspaper “has a long-standing reputation for twisting and contorting comments within our community.” #press

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Stanford and Cal remain in limbo while desperately seeking invitations from the ACC or Big Ten

The Bay Area schools are doing whatever it takes to find a new home while Washington State and Oregon State wait for resolution. #press

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UK police charged after racist text messages targeted Harry and Meghan, Rwandan asylum seekers

Six officers from the London Metropolitan Police were responsible for 'grossly offensive racist messages' that led to criminal charges being filed against them, the BBC reported. #press

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San Jose police officer shot while responding to family disturbance

A San Jose police officer was shot while responding to a family disturbance near the area of Auzerais Avenue and Race Street on Wednesday morning, authorities confirmed. #press

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‘How can we survive?’: Labor talks worry deaf-school teachers in Fremont

Teachers lament Bay Area's high cost of living as they negotiate a new labor contract with the state. #press

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Another California district may require schools to tell parents if their child is transgender

In the last month, two other Southern California school districts have implemented similar policies. #press

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Harriette Cole: Was it rash to choose this job over my boyfriend’s objections?

Now I'm unexpectedly unmarried and alone in a strange city. #press

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Miss Manners: They come to my house and yell at my dog

Plus: Should I have been more assertive in asking for cake? #press

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Single-family residence in Danville sells for $2 million

A spacious house located in the 500 block of Indian Home Road in Danville has a new owner. The 2,728-square-foot property, built in 1972, was sold on July 28, 2023, for $2,000,000, or $733 per square foot. #press

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Rookie outfielder hits first homer but Oakland’s road losing streak reaches nine

MLB: Lawrence Butler hits first career home run in Oakland A's loss to St. Louis Cardinals #press

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Castle Rock State Park to expand in size due to rare state land purchase

State parks acquires 222 acres for $4.2 million for park west of Los Gatos #press

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Man killed in Hayward freeway crash identified as loving father, grandfather

"We are gong to miss his crazy stories that would make you smile, laugh or cry. Charles had friends everywhere." #press

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Southern California football legend drowns in Oregon river

At Long Beach Poly, Herman Ho-Ching was one of the nation's top running back recruits. #press

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British actor Darren Kent dies at 39; played goatherd on ‘Game of Thrones’

The performer also had roles on such TV shows as "Community and "EastEnders," and in the films “Mirrors” and “Snow White and the Huntsman.” #press

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Here’s the Warriors’ schedule for NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament

A drawing at Summer League last month put the Warriors in West Group C alongside the Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. #press

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Massive blast in Dominican Republic kills at least 10

More than two dozen rescue units responded to the explosion, and the injured were taken to various hospitals. The cause of the explosion has not been established, added the statement. #press

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GetDandy: The First AI-Powered Reputation Automation Platform

Reputation can make or break businesses, and GetDandy is here to ensure sterling and reliable reputation management services for companies big and small. #press

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