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Local Autism Advocate Honored by SF Giants Community Fund
Elena Marimo Berk, co-founder of The Creekside School, was honored during a pre-game ceremony at Oracle Park for her volunteer work.

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Elena Marimo Berk, co-founder of The Creekside School, was honored during a pre-game ceremony at Oracle Park for her volunteer work.

Since January, Fremont Police have taken 9 reports involving a roadside scam where suspects used a jewelry ruse to steal from victims.
The City of Piedmont says that it's phone system will be down for a few hours on Oct. 2 due to upgrades being performed.
About 30 activists were taken in custody on Monday after they occupied a Whole Foods Market in San Francisco to protest animal abuse.
During Active Aging Week, 24 Hour Fitness is offering free activities celebrating healthy living, including low-impact pool and step classes
During Active Aging Week, 24 Hour Fitness is offering free activities celebrating healthy living, including low-impact pool and step classes
During Active Aging Week, 24 Hour Fitness is offering free activities celebrating healthy living, including low-impact pool and step classes
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Summer may have ended, but Woodland Hills will get another blast of heat Tuesday thanks to a round of Santa Ana winds.
Summer may have ended, but Studio City will get another blast of heat Tuesday thanks to a round of Santa Ana winds.
Summer may have ended, but South Pasadena will get another blast of heat Tuesday thanks to a round of Santa Ana winds.
Summer may have ended, but Sherman Oaks will get another blast of heat Tuesday thanks to a round of Santa Ana winds.
Summer may have ended, but Pacific Palisades will get another blast of heat Tuesday thanks to a round of Santa Ana winds.
Summer may have ended, but Highland Park-Mount Washington will get another blast of heat Tuesday thanks to a round of Santa Ana winds.
Summer may have ended, but Eagle Rock will get another blast of heat Tuesday thanks to a round of Santa Ana winds, forecasters predict.
Summer may have ended, but Brentwood will get another blast of heat Tuesday thanks to a round of Santa Ana winds, forecasters predict.
About 1 in 5 California students surveyed by their school districts have thought about killing themselves, according to a new analysis.
A 47-year-old Pasadena woman was in critical condition Sunday night after being struck by a car in Pasadena, police say.
The U.S. Dept of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration has awarded more than $40 million in grants to LA International Airport.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Monday for the 7th consecutive day.