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Join others for a good cause: sprucing up beaches and waterways in local parks.

Police are urging people to stay out of the area amid the ongoing investigation.
In WalletHub's annual "Healthiest Cities" report, one Bay Area city came in first place, while three East Bay cities made the top-30 list.
Join others for a good cause: sprucing up beaches and waterways in local parks.
Join others for a good cause: sprucing up beaches and waterways in local parks.
A library in the East Bay will be demolished and replaced with a new, larger facility.
Coffee enthusiasts have a number of options when it comes to local spots that offer a variety of roasts and specialty drinks.
Authorities are asking for help locating a 10-year-old boy who was last seen Wednesday.
Coffee enthusiasts have a number of options when it comes to local spots that offer a variety of roasts and specialty drinks.
Coffee enthusiasts have a number of options when it comes to local spots that offer a variety of roasts and specialty drinks.
Coffee enthusiasts have a number of options when it comes to local spots that offer a variety of roasts and specialty drinks.
Blues music, beer and barbecue are the key ingredients of an annual festival that draws thousands.
A new sourdough bread-themed eatery in the East Bay is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the community is welcome to attend.
Drivers should avoid the area as firefighters respond to the blaze.
To celebrate Transit Month, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is offering a "Muni Worm" challenge on Strava.
Jacob Shaul is thankful to have learned how to code in middle school and wants to give the same opportunity to others.
The three-year project focused on the reduction of hazardous fuels via thinning and removing trees.
Her "Little Miss Drama" tour includes over 30 shows across the United States, including a stop in the Bay Area.
A driver plowed into several pedestrians Tuesday morning in the East Bay. Police have since arrested the driver.
The film, called "New Year's Rev," made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival last week.