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East Bay Nonprofit Launches Community Art Project About Identity, Belonging
MARU is seeking teens ages 13 to 18 residing in the East Bay who are interested in amplifying their voice through an art project.

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MARU is seeking teens ages 13 to 18 residing in the East Bay who are interested in amplifying their voice through an art project.

Today's photos capture the beauty of Ed Levin Park in the South Bay.
A video posted a week ago online shows the moment a windsurfer gets caught off guard by a breaching whale.
Four dead whales have been found in less than two weeks. The whales travel through the Bay on their migration journey to Alaska.
Rep. Eric Swalwell is running for California governor.
Police say they seized dozens of bicycles from cyclists trying to "take over" the Bay Bridge.
"Drive like someone's child is on that sidewalk — because they are," the mayor said online.
University officials said student-athletes should look at neighboring colleges to compete, according to a report from KTVU.
University officials said student-athletes should look at neighboring colleges to compete, according to a report from KTVU.
Officers found more stolen items, including a motorcycle, at one of the suspects' homes, police said.
The upcoming demonstrations come amid heightened political tensions.
The upcoming demonstrations come amid heightened political tensions.
The upcoming demonstrations come amid heightened political tensions.
The upcoming demonstrations come amid heightened political tensions.
The crash happened just before 8 a.m. Friday, according to a report from KRON4.
The suspect was driving a car wanted in connection with a robbery the day before in Alameda, police said.
The traveling cafe last rolled through the East Bay in January while celebrating its 10th anniversary.
The woman had been sleeping when the robbers entered her bedroom, police said.
This year's Giants team is led by the likes of Veterans Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, Willy Adames and Rafael Devers.