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Community mourns the loss of Jessica Mendoza, a pregnant woman killed in a shooting.

Pregnant woman ID'd as victim in deadly Fairfield Spirit Halloween shooting

As the sun set over Fairfield, the vibrant colors of autumn decorations at the Spirit Halloween store stood in stark contrast to the tragedy that unfolded within its walls. Shoppers, many of them families preparing for the upcoming Halloween festivities, were shaken to learn that a shooting had...

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A Spirit Halloween store decorated for Halloween with costumes and decorations.

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Witness describes shooting scene at Fairfield Spirit Halloween store

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a crisp autumn evening, shoppers at the Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield were immersed in the festive spirit, unaware that a night of fun would soon turn into chaos. Witnesses described the harrowing scene as gunfire erupted, sending families scrambling for...

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A somber scene outside the Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield after the shooting incident.

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Fairfield Spirit Halloween shooting: Search underway for suspect

On a night meant for costumes and candy, a tragic shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield shattered the festive atmosphere. As families prepared to celebrate Halloween, a gunman opened fire, leaving one person dead and six others injured in a scene that no community should have to endure....

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Police presence at Solano Town Center in Fairfield during an active incident.

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Large police presence at Solano Town Center in Fairfield

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a Friday evening, the usually bustling Solano Town Center in Fairfield turned into a scene marked by flashing lights and the palpable tension of a community on edge. Families, friends, and shoppers who had gathered to enjoy the weekend found themselves...

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San Francisco voters to revisit Great Highway closure with Proposition G

On a sunny afternoon in San Francisco, Chelsea Wonnell watches her child play at Sunset Dunes Park, a vibrant community space that has blossomed since the Great Highway was closed to vehicles. Just a few blocks away, however, she feels the weight of a growing concern: her neighborhood streets have...

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Sheriff's office restricts access to South Bay jail following ICE activity

ICE officers have maintained a constant presence this week, especially around Santa Clara County’s jail facilities, apparently waiting to question people about their immigration status right after they re released. This has led to some physical confrontations caught on camera. NBC Bay Area was...

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Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory parade

Brewers fans were lining the streets of Milwaukee early Friday morning, with thousands expected for a parade celebrating the franchise's first World Series title.

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Bay Area Halloween forecast: Coastal flooding, showers possible for trick-or-treating

Low-lying parts of the Bay Area could continue to see tidal flooding on Halloween, while showers could move into the region just in time for trick-or-treating Saturday night, forecasters said.More coastal flooding possible"A combination of high astronomical tides and surge from thermal expansion...

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Why 49ers GM John Lynch says bond with coach Kyle Shanahan is ‘strong as ever'

Programming note: Matt Maiocco s interview with John Lynch on 49ers Game Plan airs at 9 p.m. Friday on NBC Sports Bay Area The 2026 NFL season marks the 10th campaign with coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch leading the helm for the 49ers franchise. Lynch, reflecting on the past...

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Dream roll past Valkyries forcing winner-takes-all Game 7 at Chase Center

Despite the Golden State Valkyries' final-minute push in Game 6, the Atlanta Dream took care of business to force a winner-take-all matchup at Chase Center on Saturday.

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Candy prices climb ahead of Halloween as families look for savings

As Halloween approaches, some Chicago-area shoppers are looking for ways to stretch their budgets as the cost of candy and costumes rises.

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This Bay Area Costco is getting a larger, upgraded site with limited specialty items on sale to celebrate

A Bay Area Costco is getting an upgrade. The store will relocate to a new site with specialty items to mark the grand opening.

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Hollywood mourns Patrick Stewart after his death at 86

24/7 LiveSan FranciscoEast BaySouth BayPeninsulaNorth Bay ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTHollywood mourns Patrick Stewart after his death at 86Stewart's death was announced by his family, who said the actor died Wednesday.ByShafiq Najib Thursday, October 29, 2026 9:03PMStewart died after a "brief and poignant...

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