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The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission will open the new six-mile Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail to the public Monday, giving visitors access to a portion of the Peninsula Watershed in San Mateo County. The trail opens at 6 a.m., and a free permit is required for entry. It runs along SFPUC pro
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The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission will open the new six-mile Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail to the public Monday, giving visitors access to a portion of the Peninsula Watershed in San Mateo County. The trail opens at 6 a.m., and a free permit is required for entry. It runs along SFPUC pro
ViaLocalnewsmattersAugust 24, 20261 min readEnglish

Giles Sims, 34, was sick of getting passed over for jobs because he didn’t have a college degree. But with a wife and a widowed mother to help support, he needed a quick solution. So the laid-off web developer turned to one of a growing number of three-year degree programs. “I can’t afford to be out
ViaNBC Bay AreaAugust 24, 20261 min readEnglish

Firefighters were battling a vegetation fire near Highway 101 in the North Bay that Cal Fire said made its way into a solar facility Sunday. According to Cal Fire, the vegetation fire was reported near Highway 101 and San Antonio Road in Sonoma County. The fire, dubbed the Petaluma Fire, has grown t
ViaNBC Bay AreaAugust 24, 20261 min readEnglish

The Vicente Ferrer Foundation USA is hosting a special anniversary event titled "57 Years and Beyond: A Legacy of Empowerment, A Future of Possibilities" on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the India Community Center (Aspen Hall), located at 525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CA 95035. The evening celebrate
ViaTelugutimesAugust 23, 20261 min readEnglish

A woman has filed a lawsuit against Wendy’s, alleging she became ill after eating a meal from the fast-food chain that was delivered via DoorDash and resulted in more than $90,000 in medical bills, according to a court complaint. Roxie Ellis Douglas filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the N
ViaNBC Bay AreaAugust 23, 20261 min readEnglish

The 33-year-old woman who was critically injured in a house fire allegedly set by her brother on Tuesday has died, the police department said on Saturday. Police said Sergio Rivera-Vega was accused of starting the fire at a home located along the 200 block of 15 th Street on Tuesday night. The blaze
ViaNBC Bay AreaAugust 23, 20261 min readEnglish

The San Francisco Public Library announced this week that it has launched a new platform for its digital archive featuring more than 80,000 pieces of historical items that are free to access for the public. The archive, called DigitalSF, includes historical photographs dating back to before the city
ViaLocalnewsmattersAugust 23, 20261 min readEnglish

North Beach closed temporarily on Saturday after a fishing vessel, with approximately 1,000 gallons of diesel onboard, ran aground on Friday, Point Reyes National Seashore said. The U.S. Coast Guard said Lake Bay, the 58-foot fishing vessel, ran aground on Friday morning in Point Reyes National Seas
ViaNBC Bay AreaAugust 23, 20261 min readEnglish

Caltrans announced Saturday the reopening of a 10-mile stretch of Highway 1 in Monterey County following support of the Timber Fire emergency response. Authorities said the stretch was opened as of 1 p.m. Caltrans warns drivers to be cautious or use Highway 101 as an alternative route. According to
ViaNBC Bay AreaAugust 22, 20261 min readEnglish

Two employees of a San Francisco navigation center were accused of intentionally hiding a man after he allegedly shot a police officer, authorities said on Friday. In May, San Francisco police say the suspect, Norris Reed III, led officers on a short chase, crashed his car, and then started shooting
ViaNBC Bay AreaAugust 22, 20261 min readEnglish

The Livermore, Lafayette, Martinez and Calistoga city councils will cancel voting for some political offices in November and appoint candidates to seats that are uncontested. The cities voted to call off a combined 10 races – seven for city council seats and three mayoral competitions in Livermore,
ViaLocalnewsmattersAugust 22, 20261 min readEnglish

For Julia Blom, being hired a year after Country Gourmet opened in Sunnyvale became the “summer job that never stopped.” Now, as owner, she is celebrating the eatery’s 40th anniversary and the customers who have loyally supported the business all these years. “I realized a long time ago that the job
ViaSanjosespotlightAugust 23, 20261 min readEnglish