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Bay Area Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Woman And Posting Video Of It On Facebook

Mark Mechikoff, 38, allegedly stabbed Claribel Estrella to death on Wednesday and then posted a video of the slaying on social media.
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San Francisco Announces D’Arcy Drollinger As Nation’s First Drag Laureate

Drollinger, who will receive a $55,000 stipend in her 18-month role, hopes her new position" telegraphs to the rest of the country that drag is not something to be scared of.”
By Stefanie Dazio and Haven Daley, AP

Third Dead Whale In A Week Washes Ashore In Northern California

Earlier deaths were caused by a ship strike and entanglement, while the latest death is still being examined.
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For The First Time, Here Are Jerry Garcia's Earliest Known Recorded Performances

Way before the Grateful Dead, Garcia played a friend's birthday party. This is what it sounded like.
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The Drug War Came For Their Families. Now Legal Weed Offers These Women A New Future.

California cities are giving those most affected by the war on drugs a head start in the legal market.
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5 Stories You Might've Missed While Following That Bombshell Book On Trump's White House

It’s hard to keep up with the news these days.
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5 Tips To Thrive During A Depressive Episode

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This Woman Lived In A Tent And Car To Avoid San Francisco Rents

She got out of debt, but she goes without a toilet.
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Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf: Trump's Comments About My City 'Pissed Me Off'

Mayor of Oakland Libby Schaaf hits back at Donald Trump's comments about violence in her city.
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Million-Dollar Homes Are Taking Over These Cities At An Alarming Pace

Good luck buying a starter home, or pretty much any home, in the Bay Area.
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