Kurtenbach Mailbag: Is the 49ers’ Super Bowl window shut, which Bay team is most agitating and more
Sports columnist Dieter Kurtenbach answers your questions about the 49ers, Warriors, and Sharks. #press
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Multiple Taco Bell locations in Oakland have closed dining rooms because of crime concerns
A Denny’s recently closed its only location in Oakland after more than 54 years, citing public safety concerns. Raising Cane’s near the airport also closed its dining room last year. #press
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49ers getting Leonard Floyd makes sense in NFL’s edge rusher market
The 49ers agreed to terms with Leonard Floyd, who had 10 1/2 sacks last season, and he fit within their budget. #press
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Opinion: Gemini, Google’s latest AI tool, had a troubling talk with my ‘son’
Anti-White bias is hardly the only problem despite the company promise of “the most comprehensive safety evaluations" #press
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‘Brazenly disloyal’: Meta sues former vice president over alleged stolen documents
Meta Platforms Inc. sued one of its former employees for what it called a “stunning” betrayal in his defection to a “stealth” AI cloud computing startup. #press
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Sam Darnold’s exit to Vikings brings back intrigue to 49ers’ backup spot
As Sam Darnold goes to replace Kirk Cousins as the Minnesota Vikings' starter, the 49ers need to fill out their quarterback depth chart behind Brock Purdy. #press
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Crisp: A word in defense of student borrowers
An unforgiving attitude doesn’t give them sufficient credit for the time and energy required to complete a college degree #press
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Single-family home sells in Los Gatos for $3.3 million
A 2,140-square-foot house built in 1958 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 100 block of Alta Heights Court in Los Gatos was sold on Feb. 28, 2024. The $3,250,000 purchase price works out to $1,519 per square foot. #press
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Legoland California sets opening date for Dino Valley themed land
The Carlsbad theme park will open the new Dino Valley land on March 22 as part of Legoland’s 25th anniversary celebration. #press
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Cause of oil sheen off California coast still undetermined, but contained, Coast Guard says
Natural seepage can happen for many reasons, such as tectonic plate shifts, but it's unclear why the large amount showed up on the sea's surface, an official said. #press
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Klein: Biden finally figured out how to sell his own record
He has lacked a simple frame to tell the story -- balancing what he’s achieved with what Americans still consider undone. #press
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Errors on Kobe Bryant statue outside of Crypto.com Arena to be fixed
There are several errors in the etched marble base of the statue of the Lakers legend, including two misspelled names in the replica box score from his 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors. #press
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California probation officer arrested for having sex with juvenile in custody
The female officer has been charged with having sex with an inmate, bringing contraband into a jail and unauthorized possession of a cellphone in a secured area. #press
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Horoscopes March 12, 2024: Liza Minnelli, maintain equilibrium
Celebrities born on this day, today's birthday horoscope and numbers and the daily horoscope for each zodiac sign. #press
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Word Game: March 12, 2024
TODAY’S WORD — GENIAL (GENIAL: JEEN-yul: Freely expressing friendliness.) Average mark 16 words Time limit 30 minutes Can you find 20 or more words in GENIAL? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD — CAMIONS camion casino ciao coin coma anomic anosmic main manic mason mica miso moan mosaic icon scam scan scion sonic […] #press
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Bridge: March 12, 2024
In the club lounge, Dr. Ed Fitch got to talking about the marvels of the human body. “It’s 90 percent water,” Ed said. “So,” Cy the Cynic observed gloomily, “we’re all basically cucumbers with anxiety.” Some players have a touch of anxiety about not drawing trumps, but drawing them too soon can lead to worse […] #press
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Four-bedroom home sells for $4.6 million in Saratoga
A 2,656-square-foot house built in 1952 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 20500 block of Leonard Road in Saratoga was sold on Feb. 28, 2024, for $4,582,500, or $1,725 per square foot. #press
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Ask Amy: When our house burned down, I was ecstatic
My husband's hoarding reached the point that he was renting five actual warehouses. #press
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Harriette Cole: While my wife and I were arguing, our house caught fire
The consequences have left me feeling guilty and shocked. #press
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Palo Alto: Police say a burglar knocked a man unconscious, then stole his car
Oakland Police later found the stolen car on fire near Jack London Square. #press
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