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Flash flood warning in place for San Mateo County until early Thursday morning – urgent action advised
16+ min ago (232+ words) San Mateo County is the focus of a flash flood warning issued at 2:01 a.m. on Thursday by the National Weather Service. The warning is in effect until 5:15 a.m. "At 2:01 a.m., Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 0.7 inches of…...
Hawaii travelers, don’t sleep on Kauai
22+ min ago (926+ words) Hawaii is one of the most visited destinations in the world, with nearly 10 million tourists each year, and the winter (along with summer) ranks among the best time to vacation here in large part because you can trade gloomy overcast…...
Driver killed in Christmas Eve crash on Interstate 280 in the South Bay
34+ min ago (90+ words) A driver was killed in a crash on Interstate 280 in the South Bay on Christmas Eve, according to the California Highway Patrol. Driver killed in Christmas Eve crash on Interstate 280 in the South Bay A driver was killed in a…...
7 incredible Bay Area things to do this holiday weekend, Dec. 26-28
37+ min ago (238+ words) We're hope you are having a merry, happy or joyous holiday (or some mixture of all three), and if you're looking for more ways to have fun this weekend, we are here for you. So let's get to it, shall…...
Miss Manners: I'm trying not to look like a weirdo when he hands me his phone
50+ min ago (410+ words) What is a polite way to avoid touching his phone and to stop this activity? I think we should just say, "No, thanks." Maybe I should talk to him in private so he isn't embarrassed. GENTLE READER: Speaking with your…...
Flash flood, severe thunderstorm warnings issued in the Bay Area
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (71+ words) A storm system pushing through the Bay Area early Christmas Day triggered severe thunderstorm warnings and flash flood warnings for some areas. Flash flood, severe thunderstorm warnings issued in the Bay Area A storm system pushing through the Bay Area…...
Dear Abby: I think she was wrong to tell the kids their mother was drunk
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (475+ words) DEAR ABBY: While we were attending a friend's family barbecue, "Willa," a young mother of four, drank too much and became ill. Drugs may have been involved. Understandably, the three older children became very concerned about their mom's condition. Willa's partner,…...
Today in History: December 25, Northwest Airlines passengers foil underwear bomber
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (245+ words) Today is Thursday, Dec. 25, the 359th day of 2025. There are six days left in the year. This is Christmas Day. On Dec. 25, 2009, passengers aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253 foiled an attempt to blow up the plane as it was landing in Detroit…...
Avalanche warning affecting the Greater Lake Tahoe Area until early Friday morning
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (191+ words) At 5:26 a.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service reported an avalanche warning in effect until Friday Dec. 26, at 5 a.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. The NWS Reno NV adds to be ready for, "HIGH avalanche danger exists in the backcountry. Avalanches…...
Which wine opener should I buy?
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (614+ words) Manual wine openers typically require physical effort to hold, twist and pull the cork from the bottle. The more compact an opener is, the more effort is required for cork removal. What you need to know: This is a standard…...