COVID economy: California unemployment claims jump, improvement halts
California workers filed more unemployment claims last week than they did the week before, a...
Map: Dixie Fire evacuation and perimeter
The Highway 44 community of Old Station was evacuated Wednesday because of the spread at...
Oakland Paralympic medalist uses podium protest to seek justice for Oscar Grant
After reaching the pinnacle of his sport on an international stage, Charley Nordin could have...
‘Varsity Blues’ college scandal’s holdout parents aim to put admissions on trial
By Patricia Hurtado and Janet Lorin | Bloomberg The “Varsity Blues” sting exploded into public...
Gilroy: Police shooting reported downtown
GILROY — A police shooting occurred early Wednesday in the city’s downtown area, according to...
Pac-12 picks of the week: Oregon, Cal and Colorado cover as huge underdogs; Washington’s tough spot in the Big House
The Pac-12 has been hoping, clamoring and desperate for coast-to-coast media exposure since the twin...
Bay Area News Group prep football predictions: Week 3, fall 2021
Two weeks into our all-for-fun high school football picks competition, and the newcomer is having...
Q&A: San Jose baker on making Pikachu, passionfruit macarons — and that Hot Cheetos flavor
For first-generation Asian-American entrepreneur Jessica Banh, the road to a brick-and-mortar bakery has been 10...
What’s behind an El Sobrante squirrel’s penchant for green pine cones?
DEAR JOAN: Every morning I observe a pair of squirrels climbing in our pine trees,...
Unpaid bill leads to gunfire outside Walnut Creek restaurant
An unpaid restaurant bill led to gunfire in downtown Walnut Creek on Sunday night, according...