Crowd celebrating Halloween on Polk Street in San Francisco

Halloween fun brings increased business for San Francisco bars and pubs

As the sun set over San Francisco, the streets transformed into a vibrant tapestry of costumes and laughter. Witches, superheroes, and ghouls filled the air with excitement, converging on Polk Street for a night of Halloween revelry. Among them was Susan Hogan, leading her group of friends, all...

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A Spirit Halloween store decorated for Halloween with costumes and decorations.

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Witness describes shooting scene at Fairfield Spirit Halloween store

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a crisp autumn evening, shoppers at the Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield were immersed in the festive spirit, unaware that a night of fun would soon turn into chaos. Witnesses described the harrowing scene as gunfire erupted, sending families scrambling for...

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A somber scene outside the Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield after the shooting incident.

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Fairfield Spirit Halloween shooting: Search underway for suspect

On a night meant for costumes and candy, a tragic shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield shattered the festive atmosphere. As families prepared to celebrate Halloween, a gunman opened fire, leaving one person dead and six others injured in a scene that no community should have to endure....

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A colorful DIY Halloween costume made from household items

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Costume designer shares quick, budget-friendly DIY Halloween ideas

As the sun sets on another October day, Atherton residents are gearing up for Halloween. The excitement in the air is palpable, especially for families looking to create memorable moments without breaking the bank. Meg Neville, a professional costume designer with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley ,...

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Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff file for divorce, following months of speculation

Actor Margaret Qualley and musician Jack Antonoff have called it quits. The couple, who have been married since Aug. 2023, filed for divorce Oct. 30 in Kings County Supreme Court in Brooklyn, New York. It comes months after the Bleachers frontman was spotted attending Taylor Swift’s July wedding...

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Police presence at Solano Town Center in Fairfield during an active incident.

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Large police presence at Solano Town Center in Fairfield

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a Friday evening, the usually bustling Solano Town Center in Fairfield turned into a scene marked by flashing lights and the palpable tension of a community on edge. Families, friends, and shoppers who had gathered to enjoy the weekend found themselves...

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San Francisco voters to revisit Great Highway closure with Proposition G

On a sunny afternoon in San Francisco, Chelsea Wonnell watches her child play at Sunset Dunes Park, a vibrant community space that has blossomed since the Great Highway was closed to vehicles. Just a few blocks away, however, she feels the weight of a growing concern: her neighborhood streets have...

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Daniel Cashman celebrating his record-setting bowling performance with family and friends.

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Concord bowler honored for record-setting series of games

On a crisp autumn evening, the atmosphere inside Clayton Valley Bowl in Concord buzzed with excitement. Family, friends, and fellow bowlers gathered, their eyes fixed on the lanes, where Daniel Cashman was about to make history. As he rolled his final ball, a hush fell over the crowd, and when the...

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Meet Me in St. Louis Tickets

Enter for a chance to win tickets to Meet Me in St. Louis at 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa showing November 20-December 20. Drawing November 19, 2026.

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