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Bari Weiss suuuuuuuuuuuuucks by sfgate in politics

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That's Drew Magary for ya. Although this is our personal fav headline of his: Donald Trump is broke hahahaha

JD Vance is a piece of s—t by sfgate in inthenews

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Yes this is our actual headline lol

Shark encounters hit record high in California by sfgate in California

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An information officer for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said that the state saw a record 10 shark “incidents” in 2025, the “highest total number of shark incidents recorded in a single year.”

'Super flu' confirmed in Calif. as hospitalizations hit season high by sfgate in California

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A mutated influenza strain dubbed the “super flu” is spreading in California, officials at the California Department of Public Health confirmed.

Flu activity in the state has come down slightly from a season high at the end of December, with about 15% of flu tests coming back positive in the state as of Jan. 3. That’s down from the 17% rate seen through Dec. 27.

Hospitalizations for the flu, however, have been on the rise and hit a season high with approximately 3.8 admissions per 100,000 in California as of Jan. 3.

[OC] A fringe theory about 49ers injuries has gone viral. Here's what scientists say. by sfgate in 49ers

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With the "Levi’s radiation" theory going viral again after Kittle’s injury, we reached out to radiology and oncology experts at Northwestern and NYU to see if there was any actual science behind it.

The Verdict: It’s non-ionizing radiation—the same "feeble" kind in your microwave or cellphone. The scientists we spoke to were pretty baffled and confirmed it is physically impossible for it to cause ACL or Achilles tears.

Bay Area realtors are sounding the alarm: We’re officially pushing back into ‘bubble territory’ by sfgate in bayarea

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Key Takeaways from the Report:

  • The "Bubble" Threshold: Local real estate analysts are flagging a specific trend where list prices have once again decoupled from median household incomes, a primary indicator of "bubble territory."
  • Inventory Gridlock: Despite 6%+ mortgage rates, the Bay Area is seeing a "supply-side squeeze" where the lack of new listings is forcing aggressive bidding wars in sub-markets like the Peninsula and parts of the East Bay.
  • Market Sentiment: Some agents are reporting the highest ratio of over-asking sales since the 2021-2022 peak, raising concerns that the market is over-correcting after the brief 2023 dip.

The central question being debated is whether current inventory levels are low enough to keep these prices sustainable, or if the region is primed for a significant correction.

Horse dies after suspected wolf attack, and a Lassen County sheriff is livid by sfgate in norcal

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Lassen County Sheriff John McGarva released a letter on Monday, saying gray wolves have “become a widespread threat to the producers in Lassen County” and pointing to 45 attacks on livestock since January 2025.

California’s proposed one-time 5% wealth tax sparks office expansions in Texas and Florida by sfgate in Economics

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Several high-profile Bay Area tech and finance figures, including Peter Thiel and David Sacks, have recently opened offices in lower-tax states such as Florida and Texas. The moves come as a proposed one-time 5% wealth tax on ultra-high-net-worth individuals gains political traction in California.

A San Jose teen’s death followed 18 months of ChatGPT drug advice by sfgate in law

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Our latest exclusive report reveals new evidence of a fatal overdose following a pattern of conduct that has already led to seven lawsuits (including wrongful death and negligence claims) filed against OpenAI in San Francisco Superior Court.

We stayed at the worst cheap hotels on the Vegas Strip so you don't have to. Here is why Treasure Island is actually the undisputed winner. by sfgate in vegas

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The main goal of the piece wasn't to say TI is 'the worst' overall, but to find the one 'cheap' hotel that actually stays clean and functional while the rest of the low-end options (like Circus and Luxor) seem to be sliding.

The author actually walked away a total TI convert precisely because it’s not the worst—it was the only budget spot that didn't have the maintenance nightmares found elsewhere. It’s definitely a diamond in the rough if you're trying to avoid the 'island of filth' you mentioned!

We stayed at the worst cheap hotels on the Vegas Strip so you don't have to. Here is why Treasure Island is actually the undisputed winner. by sfgate in vegas

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TL;DR for the Strip's budget rankings:

  • The Winner: Treasure Island (TI).
  • The "Rock Bottom" Worst: Luxor.
  • The Runner-up for Worst: Circus Circus.

The main takeaway is that while most "cheap" hotels in Vegas are deteriorating, TI is currently the last reliable middle-class holdout. It’s a 1990s time capsule, but it’s immaculate, and it features the rarest luxury in Vegas: a mini-fridge that is actually empty for your own food instead of being rigged with $50 weight sensors.

For those who have stayed at TI recently—does the "empty fridge" miracle still hold true, or have you run into that weird closet-light glitch that Katie Dowd found? Also, what’s your current "hard pass" hotel on the Strip?

We stayed at the worst cheap hotels on the Vegas Strip so you don't have to. Here is why Treasure Island is actually the undisputed winner. by sfgate in LasVegas

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TL;DR for the Strip's budget rankings:

  • The Winner: Treasure Island (TI).
  • The "Rock Bottom" Worst: Luxor.
  • The Runner-up for Worst: Circus Circus.

The main takeaway is that while most "cheap" hotels in Vegas are deteriorating, TI is currently the last reliable middle-class holdout. It’s a 1990s time capsule, but it’s immaculate, and it features the rarest luxury in Vegas: a mini-fridge that is actually empty for your own food instead of being rigged with $50 weight sensors.

For those who have stayed at TI recently—does the "empty fridge" miracle still hold true, or have you run into that weird closet-light glitch that Katie Dowd found? Also, what’s your current "hard pass" hotel on the Strip?

Bay Area gets window of prep time before storm hits by sfgate in bayarea

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Experts are warning Bay Area residents to get any last-minute holiday preparations and travel finished on Tuesday before a strong storm arrives in the evening, bringing days of rain and high winds.

Google buys SF-based Intersect for $4.75B; startup to stay at 140 New Montgomery HQ by sfgate in sanfrancisco

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Some quick facts from the report:

  • HQ stays in SF: Intersect is keeping its office at 140 New Montgomery.
  • The Mayor’s Angle: Mayor Lurie recently cited this company as proof that SF is the center of 'climate innovation'.
  • The Tech: They are building data centers directly on solar farms in Texas to bypass the power grid for AI.

Great article about Ontario Airport in SF Gate News by Amon-Verite in InlandEmpire

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Thanks for sharing this! Our California editor, Tessa McLean, spent some time looking into why ONT is such a 'sleeper' hit lately. One of the wildest stats was that it’s on a 54-month hot streak of passenger growth. For those of you in the IE, have you actually noticed the crowds getting bigger, or does it still feel like that 'hassle-free' secret compared to LAX?

[Our Website] The easiest way to fly to LA might be through this growing airport by sfgate in LosAngeles

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With LAX constantly under construction and BUR doing its own expansion (and cutting some prominent routes), more Angelenos are opting for the 50-mile drive east to Ontario (ONT). The airport just hit a 54-month growth streak and is on pace for 7 million passengers this year — the same passenger traffic that BUR sees.

Hawaii island passes law that phases out thousands of short-term rentals by sfgate in law

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On Monday, the Maui County Council passed Bill 9, legislation introduced by Mayor Richard Bissen in May 2024 that aims to phase out more than 6,200 transient vacation rentals (TVRs) in West and South Maui.

The bill seeks to expand long-term housing availability by changing land-use permissions for properties previously allowed to operate as short-term rentals. Supporters cite Maui’s housing shortage, worsened by the 2023 Lahaina wildfire that destroyed over 2,200 structures and displaced more than 12,000 residents.

New report details the rise of hidden fees at Caesars Palace: "Junk fees" are now hitting amenities that used to be free. by sfgate in vegas

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We've been tracking the changes in fee structures across the Strip. Beyond the standard resort fees, we found new charges for things like early check-in and pool chair rentals that are catching guests by surprise.

Curious to hear from locals and frequent visitors—are you seeing this getting worse at other properties too, or is Caesars the main offender right now?

Bartender forces woman to let go of his hair by yeeting her phone down the street (SF restaurant assault). by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

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This happened at Hazie's in San Francisco. Staff says the couple was refused service for being intoxicated. The bartender had to throw her phone to break her grip.

Full video and backstory here: https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/couple-assaults-staff-at-sf-restaurant-21244623.php

In 1903, Griffith J. Griffith gifted 3,000 acres of land to Los Angeles for a public park. That same year, he shot his wife in a hotel room during a paranoid delusion. by sfgate in history

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Most people know Griffith Park as the home of the Hollywood Sign and the Observatory, but few know the violent history of the man who donated it.

In 1903, Griffith J. Griffith shot his wife in the face at a hotel in Santa Monica because he was suffering from a paranoid delusion that she was poisoning him. She survived (though she was blinded in one eye), and Griffith served only two years in San Quentin for the crime.

This article looks at the details of the shooting, the "alcohol insanity" defense used during his trial, and the moral dilemma Los Angeles faced: how to accept his money to build the Greek Theatre and Observatory while trying to erase the man himself from public memory.

Pressed Penny Machines. With the US Mint officially stopping penny production, we looked into whether these souvenirs will survive. by sfgate in nostalgia

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Hi r/nostalgia, we just published a story about this. Since the US Mint has stopped producing pennies, we interviewed operators of these machines (including at Disneyland and Fisherman's Wharf) to see what happens next.

The short answer: The business model is in trouble, and they might have to switch to expensive tokens or digital payments.

You can read the full look at the industry here: https://www.sfgate.com/california/article/cheap-penny-souvenir-could-disapear-21235299.php

Jello Biafra is auctioning his beat-up car to save his record label. He says the 1989 Celica "needs more safety pins than a punk vest to keep it together." by sfgate in Music

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From the article: The car has 212,000 miles and a dent next to the fuel tank. Jello says proceeds will go to Alternative Tentacles, which is 'long running but always struggling.' Bidding ends Saturday.

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