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Woman, 4-year-old children carjacked at gunpoint in Alameda
![Three suspects were arrested Wednesday in the armed carjacking in Alameda of a 42-year-old woman who had two 4-year-olds as passengers. Three suspects were arrested Wednesday in the armed carjacking in Alameda of a 42-year-old woman who had two 4-year-olds as passengers.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/generic-arrest-crime-scene-08.jpg?w=526)
Three suspects were arrested Wednesday in the armed carjacking in Alameda of a 42-year-old woman who had two 4-year-olds as passengers.
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San Jose
![A chic dining spot envisioned by a top-notch Bay Area chef is being prepped for a prominent downtown San Jose office tower. A chic dining spot envisioned by a top-notch Bay Area chef is being prepped for a prominent downtown San Jose office tower.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SJM-L-SJDTOFFICE-x-03.jpg?w=467)
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Chic dining spot is eyed to replace KQED downtown San Jose space
A chic dining spot envisioned by a top-notch Bay Area chef is being prepped for a prominent downtown San Jose office tower.
Santa Clara County
![Sale closed in Palo Alto: $4.8 million for a multi family Sale closed in Palo Alto: $4.8 million for a multi family](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/24642543_2024-06-14_propmix_260012564_main.jpeg?w=560)
Sale closed in Palo Alto: $4.8 million for a multi family
The property located in the 400 block of James Road in Palo Alto was sold on June 14, 2024. The $4,750,000 purchase price works out to $665 per square foot. The multi-unit house, built in 1963, has an interior space...
San Mateo County
![A ballot measure to once again make shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders is developing into a contest over whether the state’s Democrats are tough enough on crime to hang on to their seats in Congress. A ballot measure to once again make shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders is developing into a contest over whether the state’s Democrats are tough enough on crime to hang on to their seats in Congress.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/California_Retail_Theft_Politics_66119-1.jpg?w=467)
How an idea to fight shoplifting in California may even affect who controls Congress
A ballot measure to once again make shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders is developing into a contest over whether the state’s Democrats are tough enough on crime to hang on to their seats in Congress.
Oakland
![Caeden Laffan, 25, "was out having a nice time, and tragedy struck," Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington said. Caeden Laffan, 25, "was out having a nice time, and tragedy struck," Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington said.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/OFD-Tragedy-e1719521993534.jpg?w=615)
Oakland firefighter known as ‘rising star’ in department drowns in ocean off San Diego
Caeden Laffan, 25, "was out having a nice time, and tragedy struck," Oakland Fire Chief...
Alameda County
![Mayor Lily Mei is termed out at the end of this year. Mayor Lily Mei is termed out at the end of this year.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EBT-L-FRECITY-XX-1.jpg?w=455)
Fremont mayor prioritizes affordable housing, hiring more cops and firefighters in final ‘State of the City’ address
Mayor Lily Mei is termed out at the end of this year.
San Francisco County
![The Giants will host a celebration of life for the public July 8 in honor of Willie Mays, with Oracle Park gates opening at 3 p.m. The Giants will host a celebration of life for the public July 8 in honor of Willie Mays, with Oracle Park gates opening at 3 p.m.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BNG-L-GIANTS-0625-7.jpg?w=492)
SF Giants announce date for Willie Mays’ celebration of life
The Giants will host a celebration of life for the public July 8 in honor...
Contra Costa County
![Employers can impose restrictions on languages spoken by workers if required for safe or efficient business operations, but not for discriminatory reasons, regulator says. Employers can impose restrictions on languages spoken by workers if required for safe or efficient business operations, but not for discriminatory reasons, regulator says.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cct-genericconcord-xxxx-01.jpg?w=526)
East Bay nursing home worker banned from speaking Spanish at work receives monetary settlement
Employers can impose restrictions on languages spoken by workers if required for safe or efficient...
California
![In California, the state’s excise tax on gas will rise from 57.9 cents per gallon to 59.6 cents per gallon. In California, the state’s excise tax on gas will rise from 57.9 cents per gallon to 59.6 cents per gallon.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SJM-L-GASTAX-0629-102.jpg?w=525)
Heads up, drivers: California and 6 other states will pump up gas taxes on July 1
In California, the state’s excise tax on gas will rise from 57.9 cents per gallon...