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Let’s tell your family story Photo scanning and digitizing family legacy items: • Scanning printed photos in high resolution • Digitizing slides, negatives, and film • Converting albums or scrapbook pages into digital images • Scanning letters, certificates, recipes, diaries, and other paper keepsakes • Basic image cleanup, like cropping, rotation, and color correction • File naming and organization by family member, date, or event • Saving files in formats like JPEG, TIFF, or PDF • Delivering files through cloud storage, USB drive, or external hard drive • Creating backups for preservation For more delicate legacy items, some services also offer: • gentle handling for fragile or damaged photos • photo restoration for tears, fading, or stains • metadata tagging so future generations know who and what is in each image • custom digital albums or family history collections

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Let’s tell your family story Photo scanning and digitizing family legacy items: • Scanning printed photos in high resolution • Digitizing slides,...

Personal Training with Unlimited DEXA and VO2 Max

Custom Fit

Most training programs run on guesswork. Custom Fit replaces it with measurement. At its San Francisco studios, Personal Training and Partner Training memberships include unlimited DEXA body-composition scans and VO2 max testing — diagnostics usually sold one scan at a time or reserved for specialized clinics. Custom Fit members can test as often as they train. The reasoning is straightforward. A DEXA scan measures fat, lean muscle, and bone density with clinical precision. A VO2 max test measures the body's maximum oxygen uptake, one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular fitness and long-term health. Run those tests on a regular cadence and a member can see exactly what is changing, where, and whether a program is working — rather than relying on the scale or the mirror. That is the idea behind Custom Fit's positioning: not a gym, a performance lab. Every program is built from a member's measured body composition and cardiovascular capacity, then adjusted as the data moves. The goal is to eliminate the guesswork that defines most fitness routines and to treat training as something you can verify. The model also brings longevity diagnostics that usually live in concierge medicine into a routine training week. Body composition and cardiovascular capacity are central markers of how well a person is aging, and regular testing keeps those numbers visible rather than treating them as an occasional, expensive add-on. Custom Fit operates in Hayes Valley (323 Octavia Street), on Market Street (1844 Market), and with a Downtown San Francisco location on Battery Street (570 Battery) opening soon. Personal Training, Partner Training, and select memberships include the testing. More information is available at customfitsf.com.

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Most training programs run on guesswork. Custom Fit replaces it with measurement. At its San Francisco studios, Personal Training and Partner...

OAKLAND, CA -- A male victim was fatally shot Saturday morning in Oakland, according to police. The shooting occurred at 11 a.m. in the 3400 block of High Street. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.Police have not made any arrests in the case or identified any suspects.Further details were not immediately available.--Bay City News/Photo via Shutterstock

OAKLAND, CA -- A male victim was fatally shot Saturday morning in Oakland, according to police. The shooting occurred at 11 a.m. in the 3400 block of High Street.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.Police have not made any arrests in the case or identified any suspects.

Further details were not immediately available.--Bay City News/Photo via Shutterstock

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The shooting occurred at 11 a.m. in the 3400 block of High Street. 

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City of Richmond Community Services Recreation presents the July 3rd Fireworks Showcase 2026.
Join us on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Marina Bay Park for our annual community celebration featuring music, food, and activities for all ages. The evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks show beginning at 9:15 pm.
Bring your family, friends, and festive spirit as we come together for one of Richmond’s favorite summer traditions.

Local Event: July 3rd Fireworks Showcase

July 3rd Fireworks Showcase

City of Richmond Community Services Recreation presents the July 3rd Fireworks Showcase 2026.
Join us on Friday, July 3, 2026,...

Orinda Community Center

Orinda's Fourth of July Parade and CelebrationSaturday, July 4, 2026&nbsp;Celebrate Independence Day with a full schedule of community festivities including a parade, live music, and a carnival in the park. The day kicks off with a burrito breakfast, flag raising and fun run, followed by a parade, carnival, and food trucks and beer booths.<a href="https://orindaassociation.org/4th-of-july-parade" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">More info here.</a>

Local Event: Fourth Of July Parade And Celebration 2026: Orinda Community Center, Orinda

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Fourth Of July Parade And Celebration 2026:...

Orinda's Fourth of July Parade and CelebrationSaturday, July 4, 2026 Celebrate Independence Day with a full schedule of...

Fourth Of July Parade And Celebration 2026: Orinda Community Center, Orinda

Alameda 4th of July Parade

Alameda's 4th of July Parade is the longest in the nation with a route that spans 3.3 miles, attracting more than 150 entries and 2,500 participants. The Parade draws over 60,000 spectators from the region and entries include a full spectrum of Bay Area residents, including equestrians, dance troops, floats, antique cars, community groups, transported and marching bands from both the community and local schools, and more!&nbsp;

Local Event: Alameda 4th of July Parade

Alameda's 4th of July Parade is the longest in the nation with a route that spans 3.3 miles, attracting more than 150 entries...

Piedmont Park

Piedmont 4th of July Parade &amp; PicnicSaturday, July 4, 2026 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.<a href="https://piedmont.ca.gov/news/events/4th-of-july-parade" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">From the city of Piedmont:</a>"Celebrate our small town's big spirit at Piedmont's 59th annual Independence Day celebration!"Enjoy 4th of July Piedmont style, with our annual:
<ul><li>Parade: The fun starts at 11am!</li><li>Picnic in the Park: Live music in Piedmont Park until 3pm.&nbsp;</li><li>Neighborhood block parties <a href="https://piedmont.ca.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=13659823&amp;pageId=20336438#block-party" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Permit applications</a> due June 29"</li></ul><a href="https://piedmont.ca.gov/news/events/4th-of-july-parade" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">More info here.</a>-- Image via Shutterstock

Local Event: Piedmont 4th Of July Parade & Picnic 2026: Piedmont Park, Piedmont

Piedmont 4th Of July Parade & Picnic 2026:...

Piedmont 4th of July Parade & PicnicSaturday, July 4, 2026 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.From the city of Piedmont:"Celebrate our small...

Piedmont 4th Of July Parade & Picnic 2026: Piedmont Park, Piedmont

Join the City of San Leandro for a fun and festive Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026! Bring your family and friends to Monarch Bay Golf Course from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM for a day filled with live music, artisan vendors, food trucks, and activities for all ages. This community event is all about coming together, relaxing, and enjoying the summer—please note that no fireworks will be included.

Local Event: 250th Independence Day Event

250th Independence Day Event

Join the City of San Leandro for a fun and festive Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026! Bring your family and...

The Commons

Join the community for a full day of patriotic festivities featuring a dog parade, inflatable jumpies, and family activities throughout the park. Enjoy live music from Neon Velvet and The Wayhighs, browse food and beverage booths, and stay for the spectacular fireworks finale.

Local Event: Town of Moraga Fourth of July Celebration

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Town of Moraga Fourth of July Celebration

Join the community for a full day of patriotic festivities featuring a dog parade, inflatable jumpies, and family activities...

Waldie Plaza

Join the City of Antioch in historic Rivertown for a festive Independence Day featuring a parade, live music, and a Games Zone at City Hall. Enjoy variety from local food vendors and trucks before capping off the night with a spectacular fireworks show.

Local Event: Antioch 4th of July Celebration 2026

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Antioch 4th of July Celebration 2026

Join the City of Antioch in historic Rivertown for a festive Independence Day featuring a parade, live music, and a Games Zone...

The Independence Day-themed dinner cruise combines red, white, and blue fireworks with a decadent buffet selection. Take in illuminated views of popular Bay Area landmarks like Alcatraz Island. Enjoy games, DJ beats, and Instagram-worthy sights from open-air decks. The cruise launches from <a href="https://www.visitberkeley.com/maps-neighborhoods/berkeley-marina/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Berkeley Marina</a> and travels along the scenic San Francisco Bay. Purchase your tickets <a href="https://www.cityexperiences.com/berkeley/city-cruises/4th-july-dinner-cruise/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.
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Local Event: Berkeley 4th of July Dinner Cruise

Berkeley 4th of July Dinner Cruise

The Independence Day-themed dinner cruise combines red, white, and blue fireworks with a decadent buffet selection. Take in...

Jack London Square

July 4th San Francisco Bay Fireworks, America 250Saturday, July 4, 2026 <ul><li>Departs at 8 p.m.</li></ul><a href="https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/usspotomac/items/431863/calendar/2026/07/?full-items=yes&amp;back=https://www.usspotomac.org/&amp;g4=yes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">From USS&nbsp;Potomac:</a>"Join us for an amazing cruise to see the city of San Francisco's spectacular July 4th fireworks show. For just the third time in its history, the city will blast off fireworks from the top of the Golden Gate Bridge in an extravaganza befitting the nation's 250th birthday! We will cruise out to the GG bridge area for a great viewing spot for the festivities. The show starts about 9:30 p.m.. and we'll return to Jack London Square after it's over, about 11 p.m.
"Desserts will be provided. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and bottled water will be available for purchase. Coffee, tea, and dispensed water are complimentary.
"Please check in at the Potomac Visitor Center at least 45 minutes ahead of our 8 p.m. departure. Complete a boarding pass and, if you wish, watch a 15-minute video that provides a glimpse of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s use of the Potomac during his presidency. The video covers the impact of his administration on the nation, and tells the USS Potomac restoration story."<a href="https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/usspotomac/items/431863/calendar/2026/07/?full-items=yes&amp;back=https://www.usspotomac.org/&amp;g4=yes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">More info here.</a>-- Image via Shutterstock

Local Event: July 4th USS Potomac Fireworks Cruise 2026: Oakland

July 4th USS Potomac Fireworks Cruise 2026:...

July 4th San Francisco Bay Fireworks, America 250Saturday, July 4, 2026 Departs at 8 p.m.From USS Potomac:"Join us for an...

July 4th USS Potomac Fireworks Cruise 2026: Oakland

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LeBron James To Leave Lakers In Upcoming 2026...

Per ESPN, James will wrap up his Lakers career ranked in the top 10 in NBA franchise history.

LeBron James To Leave Lakers In Upcoming 2026-2027 NBA Season: Report

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🌱 Patch AM: How Piedmont’s youth choir is...

Make time for July 3rd Fireworks Showcase on the Piedmont Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Piedmont’s youth choir is bringing the world’s voices here

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Nancy Pelosi Will Teach At UC Berkeley After...

UC Berkeley announced the congresswoman would establish the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy after her retirement. 

Nancy Pelosi Will Teach At UC Berkeley After Retiring From Congress 

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World Cup Trafficking Sting Leads To Arrest Of...

The suspect arranged to meet someone he believed was a 15-year-old, police said.

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SF Archdiocese To Pay Nearly $400M To Settle...

"We recognize that no financial settlement can erase the painful legacy of these past actions," the current SF Archbishop said. 

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