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A candlelight vigil held in memory of Faith Hedgepeth.

Attorneys for Miguel Olivares who was convicted of killing Faith Hedgepeth files appeal

On a crisp autumn day in 2012, the community of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was shaken by the tragic murder of Faith Hedgepeth, a promising University of North Carolina student with dreams of becoming a physician. The bright young woman was found dead in her apartment, leaving behind a family and...

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Students enjoying lunch at school with pretzels on their trays

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Students served pretzels covered in oven cleaner, lawsuit claims

On a crisp autumn day in Atherton, the air was filled with the chatter of students enjoying their lunch at the local school. Laughter and the scent of fresh baked goods wafted through the cafeteria, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. Yet, beneath this normalcy lies a disturbing incident that has...

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Nakase, Valkyries determined to avoid another slow start vs. Dream in WNBA Finals Game 7

There should be no problem with the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream approaching the first WNBA Finals Game 7 in league history with a sense of urgency.Then again, that's what Golden State coach Natalie Nakase thought about Game 6. She was baffled that her team somehow left behind its...

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Inside the hunt for killer of University of North Carolina student found beaten, bloodied

What began as an innocent night out for 19-year-old Faith Hedgepeth ended in a devastating tragedy that shocked the community.

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A last-minute voter guide for the Nov. 3 election

A last-minute voter guide for the Nov. 3 election Still need to fill out your ballot? Curious about Measure EE, the “strong mayor” plan, the Oakland school board or transit board candidates? Here’s information for procrastinating voters.

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Meet the school board candidates: Who else are you voting for?

Eight candidates face off for three San Francisco school board seats. This week, Mission Local asked who else they were voting for. Meet the school board candidates: Who else are you voting for?

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Secret recordings played in Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao corruption trial

Jurors in the corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao heard secret recordings of businessman David Duong detailing tensions over city housing deals. The recordings capture how frustrated the Duong family had become with Thao regarding alleged broken promises connected to profitable city...

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Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said. The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office filed paperwork Thursday to drop a felony charge of battery by...

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Star witness in Sheng Thao corruption trial details alleged bribery scheme

The star prosecution witness in the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao testified Friday about his role in an alleged scheme to funnel money to her in exchange for political favors. Mario Juarez, a long-time Oakland political operative and former City Council candidate,...

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Nakase and Valkyries determined to avoid another slow start in WNBA Finals Game 7 against Dream

There should be no problem with the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream approaching the first WNBA Finals Game 7 in league history with a sense of urgency. Then again, that s what Golden State coach Natalie Nakase thought about Game 6. She was baffled that her team somehow left behind its...

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2 helicopters collide southeast of McMinnville in Oregon, killing 3

Local News 2 helicopters collide southeast of McMinnville in Oregon, killing 3 By Coleman Petit October 29, 2026 / 9:00 PM PDT / CBS Sacramento Add CBS News on Google Two helicopters collided with each other mid-air in Oregon on Thursday, killing three people, according to the Yamhill County...

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The Wire: Dog attacks; county Flock contract; 8th & Harrison encampment ruling

Also: The high cost of housing has driven the all-in price of attending UC Berkeley to above $54,674 this year for new in-state students living in a campus residence hall.

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High tides continue flooding Marin County, filling roads and neighborhoods

Thursday, high tides brought floodwaters onto roads, into parking lots, and through neighborhoods throughout Marin County. Elevated water levels were spotted around the county during and after high tide, just after midday Thursday afternoon. These elevated water levels came on what was otherwise a...

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