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Restaurateurs say the bill could raise costs and prices and fundamentally change relationships with fast food chains. trib.al/Sq6gofN

The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad responded and safely conducted a controlled detonation of the devices, police said trib.al/eCcrH82

Looking for things to do in person and virtually this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered. trib.al/6IvPxsi

A busy beach, a lonely picnic table, a pair of horses and a dazzling sunset. A Peninsula woman soaks up the atmosphere. trib.al/nsdHMoK

Sleek, sophisticated, clean lines — a look at 5 California homes currently on the market. trib.al/b0H79t2

The Spanish-style bar and lounge is offering patrons a 20-percent off deal for its grand opening weekend, Aug. 27-28. trib.al/Vf6Jg7a

Two residents were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and two birds in the home perished in the fire, authorities said. trib.al/hP3UpJ4

A DUI checkpoint will be held Sept. 3 at an undisclosed location, authorities said. trib.al/6bkFXY2

A new San Jose advisory group authorized to give out millions in grant funding from Google is now in the making. trib.al/zWefTVr

Andreessen Horowitz cofounder Marc Andreessen described former WeWork CEO and cofounder Adam Neumann as a "visionary leader.” trib.al/FyiR1qZ

Two other states – but not California – face cuts to Colorado River water in 2023 as the federal government escalates its drought response. trib.al/ExvMOiY

Parents who have been outspoken in their criticism of local school districts are finding allies in others opposed to COVID restrictions. trib.al/suHPyhu

Bold design dominates this Tahoe-area residence, priced at $8.795 million. trib.al/je4B3Pk

Newly released Bay Area Equity Atlas study analyzes communities characterized by high concentrations of white wealth. trib.al/i4LRluo

Prices fell to $1.8 million, a 12 percent drop from June to July and a 20 percent fall from April, the report said. trib.al/gIQWb29

The requirement goes into effect next month. trib.al/lU1tgln

Nabeel Hadeed, 69 of San Mateo, who also goes by “Bill,” was last seen at around 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Hillsdale Mall, police said. trib.al/y8bqTVR

The 27-year-old South San Francisco man was also arrested on suspicion of committing a crime while on bail, police said. trib.al/EB74NWs

The state GOP is seeking to capitalize on parents’ anger to win local school board races in 2022 and motivate Republican voters. trib.al/vTIkq8x

In the Central Valley, public health officials are waiting for resources and trying to get information to residents seeking help. trib.al/gKXnUrJ