SF couple to renew their vows 20 years after city's first same-sex marriages
Twenty years after same-sex marriage was legalized in San Francisco, one of the first couples to legally marry will renew their vows Friday night.
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Twenty years after same-sex marriage was legalized in San Francisco, one of the first couples to legally marry will renew their vows Friday night.
It has been 20 years since same-sex marriage was legalized in San Francisco and one of the first couples to tie the knot then is renewing their vows. Amanda Hari reports. (6-28-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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The Vatican decreed Monday that the Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions since God "cannot bless sin."
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The autonomous vehicle company Waymo can now operate in San Jose, becoming the first robotaxi firm to offer services in the city.
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A San Jose Fire Department captain was arraigned Monday afternoon on felony charges for allegedly stealing drugs intended to help the ill or injured during emergencies.
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A San Jose Fire Department captain was arraigned Monday afternoon on felony charges for allegedly stealing drugs intended to help the ill or injured during emergencies.
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As a transit agency that relies heavily on fare collection, BART is focusing on preventing fare evasion. But a new study casts doubt on the effectiveness of stopping freeloaders to improve public safety on the trains.
Two men were arrested last month for allegedly assaulting and attempting to sex traffic two teenage girls from a San Jose hotel, police said Monday.
A San Jose Fire Department captain was arraigned Monday afternoon on felony charges for allegedly stealing drugs intended to help the ill or injured during emergencies.
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The law requires platforms to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request.
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