• The Oakland Police Commission is holding a town hall Thursday evening to discuss the ongoing search for a new police chief — or to discuss reinstating fired Chief LeRonne Armstrong. Oakland Police Commission Chairperson Tyfahra Milele says "It's important because we need to hear from the community." [KRON4]
  • Here's video of President Biden arriving back at Air Force One at SFO on Wednesday, before takeoff. [KPIX]
  • There was a major backup this morning approaching the eastbound Dumbarton Bridge due to a gravel spill and two traffic collisions, including one in which a man was ejected from his vehicle. [KTVU]
  • Some of the highest elevations in the Sierra may see some early-season snowfall this weekend. [Chronicle]
  • Federal prosecutors are accusing Donald Trump's lawyers of intentionally dragging their feet in the classified documents case. [New York Times]
  • Irish-born actor Michael Gambon, known for playing Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, has died at age 82. [Associated Press]
  • There was no big Powerball winner Wednesday — though someone in East San Jose is $800,000 richer — and the jackpot has now swelled to $925 million. [Mercury News]

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