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Humpday Headlines: Kratom Derivative OD Victim ID'd as Genentech Employee

The sudden silence in the halls of innovation, where brilliant minds often shape the future of medicine, can be deafening. Such is the quiet sorrow that has fallen over San Francisco with the tragic passing of Robert Schuldt, a dedicated scientist whose life was cut short far too soon. His...

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Bye week addition of DeForest Buckner should provide a big lift to 49ers defense

A new defensive coordinator, an infusion of youth and the return of Dre Greenlaw had San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Fred Warner raving about how much fun he was having anchoring one of the league's more surprising units this season before heading out on the bye.Warner's enthusiasm, and the...

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A Family Making $325K Qualifies For Government Aid In San Francisco: Report

One family taking advantage of the free child care program includes a therapist, a pediatric nurse and their two children, the NYT reported.

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Bay Area food banks, farms mobilize to better feed families in need

Bay Area food banks and farmers are working together to better help cash-strapped families put food on the table, especially with the holiday season approaching and ongoing cuts to food programs. On the San Mateo County coast, the owners of Brisa Ranch are busy cultivating crops for a special kind...

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