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- 1California's two biggest luxury housing markets sharply divergeโผCalifornia's 2 biggest luxury housing markets are sharply diverging
California's two largest luxury housing markets are moving in sharply different directions, according to new market coverage. One luxury segment is holding up strongly while the other weakens, highlighting how uneven the high-end property market has become across the state. Reports from Yahoo Finance and SFGate both flag the widening gap between the two regions' luxury home performance.
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Folsom 2026 refers to the upcoming edition of the Folsom Street Fair, San Francisco's long-running annual leather and kink festival held in the city's South of Market district. SFGate has recently described the event as an institution that 'puts San Francisco into submission,' and online searches for next year's edition are rising.
- 3California agency warns organizers of human-robot fight clubโผHuman-robot fight club gets stark warning from Calif. agency
A California agency has issued a stark warning over plans for a fight club pitting humans against robots, according to SFGATE. The notice suggests regulators see safety or legal concerns in the spectacle, which would put people in physical combat with machines. The event has drawn attention for its unusual premise and the official pushback it has attracted.
- 4Berkeley Hills 'Photographer's House' listed for first time in decadesโSFGate: Berkeley 'Photographer's House' hits market for first time in decades At this Berkeley Hills home, there is 'not
A landmark Berkeley Hills home known as the 'Photographer's House' has gone on the market for the first time in decades, according to SFGate. The property is being promoted for its sweeping views, with the listing noting there is 'nothing between you and the view' from the house. The rare availability of a long-held home in the desirable Berkeley Hills is drawing attention from real estate watchers and architecture fans.
- 5New York Times executive shot dead at Bay Area parkโ(some drama here ๐ฌ ) SFGate: New York Times exec allegedly shot dead by in-laws at Bay Area park "Jonathan McKinsey, a d
Jonathan McKinsey, a director of engineering for New York Times Games, was fatally shot Saturday afternoon at a sports complex in Dublin, in California's East Bay. Police arrested his in-laws in connection with the killing, according to SFGate. The shocking family dimension of the case and the victim's prominent role at the Times are drawing wide attention.
- 6California airport to demolish 59-year-old control towerโผCalifornia airport demolishing 59-year-old air traffic control tower
A California airport is tearing down its 59-year-old air traffic control tower, marking the end of a structure that has overseen operations there since the 1960s. The demolition was reported by regional outlet SFGATE. Details on what will replace the tower or why it is being removed have not been made clear.
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A planned cage fight pitting a human fighter against a robot has been halted after organizers received a cease and desist letter, according to SFGATE. The unusual matchup had drawn attention as a novelty spectacle blending combat sports and robotics, but legal pressure has now ended the bout before it could take place.
- 8Thanksgiving flights could cost $95 more than last yearโFlying for Thanksgiving could cost you $95 more than last year
Airfare for Thanksgiving travel is expected to run roughly $95 higher than last year, according to a report from SFGATE. The price jump comes as Americans plan holiday trips amid elevated travel demand, and travelers are being warned to book early if they want to avoid the steepest fares for the busy Thanksgiving period.
- 9Wife of slain New York Times executive alleges disturbing book given to childrenโผWife of slain NY Times exec alleged 'deeply disturbing' book given to children
The widow of a slain New York Times executive alleges that a book she calls deeply disturbing was given to the couple's children, according to an SFGATE report on the claim. Details of the allegation, the title involved and any legal response have not been laid out in the reporting so far, and the circumstances of the claim remain only partially clear.
- 10Alaska Airlines shifts away from budget travelers at SFOโSFO's second-largest airline, Alaska, abandons the budget traveler
Alaska Airlines, the second-largest carrier at San Francisco International Airport, is reportedly moving away from serving budget travelers, according to SFGATE. The report suggests the airline is repositioning itself away from its low-cost roots, a notable shift for one of the Bay Area's dominant carriers. The change raises questions about fare increases and options for cost-conscious flyers in the region.
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A wave of new product launches has landed from major consumer tech and lifestyle brands, including Apple, Sonos and pizza-oven maker Ooni. SFGate rounds up the latest gear announcements, covering fresh releases across categories for shoppers keeping an eye on what is newly available.
- 12A surprising perk to visiting Las Vegas' Circus CircusโผThere's a very big perk to spending a day at Las Vegas' notorious Circus Circus
SFGATE reports that a day spent at Circus Circus, one of Las Vegas Strip's most notorious and often-mocked resorts, comes with a very big perk. The resort has long been a target of criticism for its dated, budget-oriented character, and the report highlights a reason visitors may want to reconsider spending a day there.