Ava Thompson

A seasoned investigative journalist known for her sharp wit and tenacity.
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San Mateo County plans Family Justice Center providing resources for victims of violence

San Mateo County plans Family Justice Center providing resources for victims of violence

Crime
From raid to recovery: Oakland Zoo welcomes spider monkey rescued in Vallejo drug bust

From raid to recovery: Oakland Zoo welcomes spider monkey rescued in Vallejo drug bust

Crime
Man dies after attempting to rescue dog from surf at SF beach – SFGATE

Man dies after attempting to rescue dog from surf at SF beach – SFGATE

News
Founder of Alameda Pride named grand marshal of Fourth of July Parade

Founder of Alameda Pride named grand marshal of Fourth of July Parade

News
‘I think this is really straightforward’: Katie Porter criticizes CA lawmakers on sex trafficking bill

‘I think this is really straightforward’: Katie Porter criticizes CA lawmakers on sex trafficking bill

Politics
‘I don’t think we should BS California voters’: Katie Porter slams CA high-speed rail project

‘I don’t think we should BS California voters’: Katie Porter slams CA high-speed rail project

Politics
Wherefore art thou funding? Marin theater company copes with loss of NEA grant money

Wherefore art thou funding? Marin theater company copes with loss of NEA grant money

Education
Review: Aurora Theatre’s ‘Crumbs from the Table of Joy’ a beautifully drawn portrait of a family in the 1950s   

Review: Aurora Theatre’s ‘Crumbs from the Table of Joy’ a beautifully drawn portrait of a family in the 1950s   

Arts
Victim ID’d in Fremont’s 3rd fatal traffic collision of 2025

Victim ID’d in Fremont’s 3rd fatal traffic collision of 2025

News
Best Bets: Ruth Asawa retrospective, Marin Irish festival, ‘Jersey Boys,’ Manuel Barrueco, Bach’s Mass in B-Minor  

Best Bets: Ruth Asawa retrospective, Marin Irish festival, ‘Jersey Boys,’ Manuel Barrueco, Bach’s Mass in B-Minor  

Arts
Missing man, 29, last seen in Oakland now found safely

Missing man, 29, last seen in Oakland now found safely

News
Run, Ramos, run! Little League HR gives Giants 5th walk-off of season – MLB.com

Run, Ramos, run! Little League HR gives Giants 5th walk-off of season – MLB.com

News
Cybertruck stuck in mud towed from Truckee reservoir

Cybertruck stuck in mud towed from Truckee reservoir

News
Filipino-owned chocolate shop in Castro closes: ‘Maraming salamat po’

Filipino-owned chocolate shop in Castro closes: ‘Maraming salamat po’

News
Passion trumps perfection at Krenov School, where future furniture makers are forged

Passion trumps perfection at Krenov School, where future furniture makers are forged

Education
Silver Alert issued for missing man last seen in Bay Area: CHP

Silver Alert issued for missing man last seen in Bay Area: CHP

News
California overtakes Japan to become world’s 4th largest economy: Newsom

California overtakes Japan to become world’s 4th largest economy: Newsom

News
Phish Leaves San Francisco With Half-Hour “Tweezer” [Videos] – Live For Live Music

Phish Leaves San Francisco With Half-Hour “Tweezer” [Videos] – Live For Live Music

News
Marin County high school loses four students in deadly crash, two others still hospitalized

Marin County high school loses four students in deadly crash, two others still hospitalized

Education
Elderly Atherton man targeted in PayPal scam saved by alert caregiver

Elderly Atherton man targeted in PayPal scam saved by alert caregiver

News
West Contra Costa makes big push to get kids to class — and raise revenue while doing it

West Contra Costa makes big push to get kids to class — and raise revenue while doing it

Education
San Francisco’s favorite rooftop bar is closing (for now) – The San Francisco Standard

San Francisco’s favorite rooftop bar is closing (for now) – The San Francisco Standard

News
Walmart stores reopen in East Bay after renovations completed

Walmart stores reopen in East Bay after renovations completed

News
AlertMarin: County has a new way for people to stay in the know with emergency updates

AlertMarin: County has a new way for people to stay in the know with emergency updates

Crime
‘Now bigger than ever’: Popular San Francisco night market announces return

‘Now bigger than ever’: Popular San Francisco night market announces return

News
Massive statue of giant naked woman now towers over SF Embarcadero

Massive statue of giant naked woman now towers over SF Embarcadero

News
Inside California Politics: April 5, 2025

Inside California Politics: April 5, 2025

Politics
Scientists investigate more dead whales found in San Francisco Bay

Scientists investigate more dead whales found in San Francisco Bay

News
Novato introduces SAFE mobile crisis team to offer mental health support, other services

Novato introduces SAFE mobile crisis team to offer mental health support, other services

Crime
Mountain View police warn community about phone scammers posing as law enforcement

Mountain View police warn community about phone scammers posing as law enforcement

Crime
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Georgia woman shares how she survived 3 weeks lost in the Sierra – SFGATE
Georgia woman shares how she survived 3 weeks lost in the Sierra – SFGATE
News
Inspirational inmate finds his freedom day: trucking school founder granted early parole
Inspirational inmate finds his freedom day: trucking school founder granted early parole
Crime
San Jose school’s experiment is finding out if middle schoolers can handle rigors of college
San Jose school’s experiment is finding out if middle schoolers can handle rigors of college
Education
Scott Wiener Claims That Aaron Peskin Is Somehow Orchestrating the Recall Joel Engardio Campaign
Scott Wiener Claims That Aaron Peskin Is Somehow Orchestrating the Recall Joel Engardio Campaign
Politics
Petaluma teen carjacked at gunpoint, suspects at large: PD 
Petaluma teen carjacked at gunpoint, suspects at large: PD 
News

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