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Candidates are giving lowkey instructions on how to attack their opponents. Here’s how it works

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.Some candidates for the California Legislature are increasingly using a controversial tactic that experts and watchdog organizations say appears to flout the state’s campaign finance laws.A CalMatters’ survey of...

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Candidates are giving lowkey instructions on how to attack their opponents. Here’s how it works

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Some candidates for the California Legislature are increasingly using a controversial tactic that experts and watchdog organizations say appears to flout the state’s campaign finance laws. A CalMatters’ survey of...

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3 killed in helicopter collision that shut down part of an Oregon highway

Two helicopters collided Thursday near a small airport southwest of Portland, Oregon, forcing the closure of a key highway, authorities said.

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Binance estimates security breach impact at $6.3 billion

Binance said its initial investigation into a security incident suggests an attacker may have gained access through a compromised laptop belonging to a DevOps engineer.

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Bay Area voters weigh regional transit tax measure to prevent transit cuts

With Election Day approaching, Bay Area voters are weighing a regional transit tax measure designed to help fund systems including BART, Muni, AC Transit, and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA).

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Tracking shower chances for Halloween

The Coastal Flood Advisory has been extended until 6 pm Sunday due to high tide flooding. Your Friday forecast features partly sunny skies. Highs should range from the upper 50s to the upper 60s. Shower chances (mainly in the form of drizzle of sprinkles) could be increasing later in the day on...

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How 'Grey's Anatomy' star James Pickens Jr. inspired award-winning episodes

"Grey's Anatomy" star James Pickens Jr. was the inspiration for an award-winning storyline about his own cancer journey. Hear him open up about the recognition.

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Belmont at 100: Where to eat, explore and uncover local history

A midsize Peninsula city that just celebrated its centennial, Belmont offers a rich history and more to discover than meets the eye. The post Belmont at 100: Where to eat, explore and uncover local history appeared first on Palo Alto Online.

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Belmont at 100: Where to eat, explore and uncover local history

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El Niño on the Horizon: How Palo Alto is bracing for El Niño conditions

Palo Alto gears up for El Niño conditions with enhanced storm preparation and flood control measures. Learn what city officials and residents are doing to stay safe

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North Bay is flooding from tides and it hasn't even rained

Four days of washed out roads is frustrating communities in the North Bay and there hasn't even been rain. The tidal flooding in low-lying communties has led to a coastal flooding advisory extension. While El Niño has been showing its teeth for months, but Thanksgiving and Christmas will see the...

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Valencia Street in San Francisco's Mission temporarily closes due to suspicious package

A suspicious package at the Mission District Police Station in San Francisco is under investigation. Part of Valencia Street is closed.

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Title Pages: Fall reads

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As fall descends, schedules get tighter, but the weather cools and daylight shrinks, making it appealing to spend spare moments hiding away indoors with a good book. As always, Bay Area authors have plenty to keep us reading through the chillier season....

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