Fremont, CA|News|
Fremont 4th Grader Repeats As National Geography Bee Champion
Shamik Mukherjee defended his title last month to become a two-time National Geography Champion.
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Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
- Berkeley, CA
Fernando is a Local Editor for Patch covering San Francisco and the East Bay. He contributed to Lookout Santa Cruz's coverage of the devastating 2023 storm in Santa Cruz County, for which the publication won the 2024 Breaking News Pulitzer.
He can be reached for story ideas or suggestions through his email: fernando.haro@patch.com
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Berkeley|News|
Weed Dealer Accused Of Raping Berkeley High Student Trying To Buy From Him: Report
The Vallejo man has been charged with sexual abuse, according to an East Bay Times report.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Free Movies Are Returning To San Francisco's Union Square
"‘Cinema on the Square’ is quickly becoming a new San Francisco tradition that we can all look forward to experiencing," a supervisor said.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Landlord Killed Tenant To Sell Coveted Bay Area Property, Lawsuit Claims
The lawsuit seeks to stop the sale of the property.
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Alameda, CA|News|
Police Arrest 3 East Bay Men Suspected Of Boosting From Cars In SF
The suspects were arrested on suspicion of second-degree burglary, conspiracy, and possession of stolen property.
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Alameda, CA|News|
Olympic Star Cashes In On Free Ice Cream Promise From East Bay Business
Oakland's Fenton Creamery promised the Olympic star free ice cream following her historic win at the Winter Games.
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Alameda, CA|News|
A Famed East Bay Vegan Restaurant Returns Weeks After Closing
The restaurant is now offering a three-course or five-course prix fixe dinner.
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Alameda, CA|News|
Alameda Nonprofit To Host Pride Festival Saturday
Drag King storytime, face painting, crafting and more will be available at the festival.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Man Hurled Homophobic Slurs, Threatened To Kill Hospital Worker In SF: DA
"I will bring my gun and shoot all the f****** at the hospital," the defendant said, according to police.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Scheduled For Friday In San Francisco
The checkpoint will be held sometime between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. somewhere in the city.
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Berkeley|News|
Beachgoer Who Died After Being Swept Out To Sea Identified As Berkeley Student: Report
They were swept into the water near Panther Beach in Santa Cruz, according to an ABC7 report.
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Fremont, CA|News|
Beachgoers Who Died After Being Swept Out To Sea Identified As Fremont Women: Report
They were swept into the water near Panther Beach in Santa Cruz, according to an ABC7 report.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
2 Bay Area College Students Dead After Being Swept Out To Sea: Report
They were swept into the water near Panther Beach in Santa Cruz, according to an ABC7 report.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
MLB Warns SF Giants After Pitchers Write Bible Verses On Pride Night Hats
"Baseball should be a place where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued," the Giants told the SF Standard.
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San Leandro, CA|News|
Amid Chief's Ongoing Legal Battle, San Leandro Taps Top Cop In The Interim
"I am honored to serve the City of San Leandro during this important time," the interim chief said.
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Alameda, CA|News|
Fraudsters Have Been Increasingly Targeting Older Americans With Elaborate Schemes: IRS
The suspects pose as attorneys and government officials, according to the IRS.
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Berkeley|News|
Child Molester Who Staged Their Suicide Before Sentencing Found After 10 Months: Sheriff
A jury convicted Carl Cacconie in July 2025 of six counts of committing lewd acts upon a child under the age of 14.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Convicted Child Molester Found Months After Skipping Out On Sentencing In SF
A jury convicted Carl Cacconie in July 2025 of six counts of committing lewd acts upon a child under the age of 14.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Infectious Measles Patient Visited SFO, Bay Area Stores: Officials
People who visited these sites on June 8 may have been exposed to the disease, health officials said.
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Alameda, CA|News|
The 'Epicenter' Of Juneteenth Celebrations Is Coming To The East Bay
"Pull up to the cookout," organizers said.
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