Part 2: The story of Zora and Redwood. Two Oakland dogs sent to Miranda’s Rescue with tragically different results. One death. One surreptitious rescue. www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...

‘On the same day he said she was adopted, he killed her’: The life and death of Zora

The dog Zora traveled from Oakland to Miranda’s Rescue, only to wind up dead and buried in a mass grave. But her tragic discovery set off another rescue mission.

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Part 3: The unbelievable story of the two women who broke the law and forced the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office to launch an investigation into Miranda’s Rescue. For years they hated each other. But they realized they hated Shannon Miranda more. www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...

Inside the mission to unearth the mass grave at Miranda’s Rescue

Inside the mission to unearth the mass grave at Miranda’s Rescue

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I need an eight-part Netflix drama on this IMMEDIATELY. Also, obviously, read @mgafni.bsky.social's incredible investigation. www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...

🚨 For the last three months I investigated Miranda’s Rescue, the site of a mass dog grave in Northern California. I uncovered decades of turning a blind eye to serious animal welfare concerns. Here’s the first story: 🚨 www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...

NEW: As Santa Clara County hosts World Cup games w thousands of international visitors, health officials announced a resident infected with measles exposed others www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

Measles case in Santa Clara County as thousands gather for World Cup

An infected adult traveled through San Francisco International Airport and two San Jose markets, the county health director said.

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Absolutely incredible, epic investigative story by @mgafni.bsky.social for @sfchronicle.com Set some time aside for this one.

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Shawn and Bridget met at a methadone clinic. He was a recovering addict, trying to turn his life around. She was a drug counselor who said she wanted to help.

Take some time to read this riveting story @sfchronicle.com @mgafni.bsky.social just bonkers and fascinating www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...

The Wrong Stalker: He was an addict. She was his counselor. Who was preying on whom?

He was an addict, trying to turn his life around. She was a counselor who said she wanted to help. Who was preying on whom?

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"THE WRONG STALKER" Shawn was an addict. Bridget was his counselor. He went to jail for tormenting her. But nothing was as it seemed. Unbelievable reporting and storytelling by the great @mgafni.bsky.social. GIFT LINK: www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...

The Wrong Stalker: He was an addict. She was his counselor. Who was preying on whom?

He was an addict, trying to turn his life around. She was a counselor who said she wanted to help. Who was preying on whom?

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@mgafni.bsky.social painstakingly investigates one of the wildest stories I have encountered in my career. Meet Shawn and Bridget. www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...

The Wrong Stalker: He was an addict. She was his counselor. Who was preying on whom?

He was an addict, trying to turn his life around. She was a counselor who said she wanted to help. Who was preying on whom?

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In a twisted story of addiction and power, Chronicle investigative reporter @mgafni.bsky.social uncovers a web of false identities — and reveals how easily the system can be gamed by a single, relentless person. Had they captured the wrong stalker? Read more: www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...

The Wrong Stalker: He was an addict. She was his counselor. Who was preying on whom?

He was an addict, trying to turn his life around. She was a counselor who said she wanted to help. Who was preying on whom?

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He was an addict, trying to turn his life around. She was a counselor who wanted to help. Months later, one would wind up in jail, charged with death threats and stalking. But who was really stalking whom? -- @mgafni.bsky.social's project, two years in the making www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...

The Wrong Stalker: He was an addict. She was his counselor. Who was preying on whom?

He was an addict, trying to turn his life around. She was a counselor who said she wanted to help. Who was preying on whom?

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NEW: Former staffer says Rep. Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her, @akoseff.bsky.social and I report: www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...

NEW: Final avalanche report questions guides’ decision to leave huts during storm and traveling in big group through avalanche terrain. And a “few” skiers had inflatable avalanche backpacks, but none deployed www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...

Report criticizes ski guides’ decision in deadly Lake Tahoe avalanche, provides new details

The report also confirmed a Chronicle story that first disclosed that the guides led the group through a more avalanche prone area when two alternative, safer routes were available.

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Last fall, Eric McCain died in his room at Jazzie Collins, a supportive housing complex operated by San Francisco nonprofit HomeRise. The org requires "wellness checks" every 72 hours. But by the time Eric's sister Aisha called, nobody had seen him for 12 days. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

At a ‘model’ S.F. complex for the formerly homeless, a man lay dead for days unnoticed

Eric McCain’s death was emblematic of continuing struggles by San Francisco housing provider HomeRise, which Nancy Pelosi has called a “beacon of hope” and “model for the nation.”

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Two years ago at the #SuperBowl in LAs Vegas I wrote about the economics of the big game. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

The woman pouring your $18 beer at the Super Bowl makes $14.25 an hour with no health insurance

When the Raiders moved to Las Vegas, Nevada lawmakers approved a $750 million gift to the...

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NEW: Organizers hand out more than 25k towels with “ICE OUT” messaging for planned protest of Trump administration immigration enforcement at #SuperBowl halftime during Bad Bunny performance. Stay tuned www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

Organizers hand out more than 25,000 “ICE OUT” towels at Super Bowl for halftime protest

A group of activists handed out more than 25,000 towels with the words “ICE OUT” to Super Bowl attendees on Sunday, hoping they will display throughout the game.

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NEW: Attorney reveals critical piece of evidence discovered that turned the Brenda Leon suicide case into a homicide investigation www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

Attorney reveals key evidence that flipped Antioch death from suicide to murder

Civil attorney Matt Guichard reveals critical piece of evidence and Brenda Leon’s daughter speaks out after court hearing Monday.

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EXCLUSIVE: In a sign federal immigration efforts may not be ramping down, Pete Hegseth approved the CBP to position personnel, weapons, vehicles and aircraft at an Army Reserve base at Fort Snelling www.sfchronicle.com/us-world/art...

Exclusive: Hegseth approves request by leaders of Minneapolis immigration siege for use of military base

In an email obtained by the Chronicle, U.S. Customs and Border Protection asked for use of Fort Snelling to house federal immigration agents, weapons, vehicles and aircraft.

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This was a fascinating, tragic and heartwarming story to work on. What a brilliantly creative mind - now trapped inside itself by aphasia. Will he finish his masterpiece? www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

Stunning Northern Lights show in Northern California tonight. I used the California wildfire camera network to capture some of the best video. Here’s one from Modoc County:

Stunning Northern Lights show in Northern California tonight. I used the California wildfire camera network to capture some of the best video. Here’s one from Modoc County:

My daughter wrote a book for her Girl Scouts Gold Award! Inspired by her own pit bull rescue Oliver, she wrote about Vinny, a shelter dog, in an effort to end “dangerous breed” stigma and increase adoptions. All proceeds go to Jelly’s Place dog rescue! www.amazon.com/Vinny-Was-Go...

Vinny Was a Good Boy

Vinny Was a Good Boy [Gafni, Eloise, Becker, Gail] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Vinny Was a Good Boy

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My daughter wrote a book for her Girl Scouts Gold Award! Inspired by her own pit bull rescue Oliver, she wrote about Vinny, a shelter dog, in an effort to end “dangerous breed” stigma and increase adoptions. All proceeds go to Jelly’s Place dog rescue! www.amazon.com/Vinny-Was-Go...

Vinny Was a Good Boy

Vinny Was a Good Boy [Gafni, Eloise, Becker, Gail] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Vinny Was a Good Boy

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Urban legend? Gilroy police are investigating report by teen saying she bit into this Milky Way she collected during Halloween trick-or-treating and found a razor blade inside www.sfchronicle.com/crime/articl...

Bay Area police investigating report of razor blade in teen’s Halloween candy

Days after trick-or-treating in her South Bay neighborhood, a teen bit into a Milky Way and told police she found a razor blade embedded in the nougat.

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Happening now: Protesters are continuously walking across crosswalk blocking entrance to Alameda Coast Guard base. Some unmarked and marked federal agent vehicles having to inch through crowd, one used what appeared to be flash bangs to disperse crowd. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

Protest of Bay Area immigration crackdown met with apparent stun grenades at Coast Guard base

Law enforcement officials deployed what appeared to be stun grenades to break up a group of protesters attempting to block traffic to Coast Guard Island.

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🎁🔗 The Trump administration has dispatched more than 100 federal agents, including from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to Coast Guard Base Alameda and they will begin to arrive Thursday, according to a source familiar with the operation.

Exclusive: Major federal immigration operation headed to San Francisco Bay Area

The Trump administration has dispatched more than 100 federal agents, including from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to Coast Guard Base Alameda and they’ll begin to arrive Thursday.

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EXCLUSIVE: @sfchronicle.com learns that more than 100 agents, including ICE and CBP are headed to San Francisco www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

BREAKING via @mgafni.bsky.social www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

Exclusive: Major federal immigration operation headed to San Francisco Bay Area

The Trump administration has dispatched more than 100 federal agents, including from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to Coast Guard Base Alameda and they’ll begin to arrive Thursday.

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EXCLUSIVE: @sfchronicle.com learns that more than 100 agents, including ICE and CBP are headed to San Francisco www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

Exclusive: Major federal immigration operation headed to San Francisco Bay Area

More than 100 federal agents, including some from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Alameda base.

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Ex-NFL and Raiders RB Doug Martin died early Saturday morning after a struggle with Oakland police www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

Ex-NFL running back Doug Martin dies during struggle with Oakland police

Doug Martin, 36, who was born in Oakland, played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Oakland Raiders.

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Spot on thread here from my reporting partner @jjreport.bsky.social. LAFD brass publicly slammed our report of rekindling early on. And now have ignored it altogether in after-action report. That is precisely where lessons are to be learned for future CA and LA wildfires.

Julie Johnson@jjreport.bsky.social · 10mo ago

In January while reporting on the Palisades Fire, @mgafni.bsky.social and I heard from fire survivors about a coincidence. The Palisades Fire started in the same spot as a fire that burned less than a week earlier on New Year's Day. They wondered if the two fires might be connected 🧵