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MARTINEZ – A person was injured in a fire Wednesday at the Martinez Refining Company, officials said. Related Articles Map: Silver Fire evacuation near Bishop Evacuations ordered as winds pose challenges for firefighters battling Northern California wildfire Gov. Newsom issues …

PALO ALTO – An investigation is underway into an attempted robbery earlier this week in Palo Alto, police said. Related Articles Apple security chief acquitted, mistrial for ex-undersheriff in Santa Clara County gun permit bribery case Man who preyed on …

SAN JOSE — A dominant season continued Wednesday for the Live Oak softball team. In a showdown at Piedmont Hills with first place on the line the Acorns came out on top 6-1. Live Oak is now 11-1 overall and …

BURLINGAME – Two police officers will not face criminal charges for shooting an armed man last fall in Burlingame, according to San Mateo County prosecutors. Related Articles Deputies won’t face charges in deadly shootout on California highway that killed teen …

EVANS, Ga. (AP) — Stanford’s Megha Ganne set the Augusta National Women’s Amateur record on Wednesday with a 9-under 63 at Champions Retreat, giving her a two-shot lead over defending champion Lottie Woad, who did her best to track down …

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Giants and Oakland Ballers were in the same ballpark – literally and figuratively – on Wednesday night in San Jose. The Giants, the single-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, and the Ballers, an …

SAN JOSE — Former Sharks defenseman Jake Walman just turned 29 in February. But in six NHL seasons, he’s already been traded three times, sustained his share of injuries, saw his ice time fluctuate as a younger player, faced a …

SAN JOSE — Apple’s chief security executive was acquitted Wednesday of charges alleging he tried to broker a large iPad donation with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office to speed up his employees’ concealed-carry weapons licensing, ending the latest trial …

Stanford University, which began its spring quarter Monday, is facing funding challenges and increased scrutiny from the federal government, according to university officials. In February, Stanford administrators announced a hiring freeze in an open letter to students, faculty, and staff, …

HOUSTON — On Aug. 10, 2024, the Giants beat the Detroit Tigers and improved to 61-58. That was the best their record would look. Before playing their home opener, the Giants stand four games above even. Wilmer Flores continued his …

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of anticipation and speculation, President Donald Trump followed through on his reciprocal tariff threats by declaring on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries …

A man alleged in a lawsuit to be a corporate spy who stole secrets from a Bay Area technology firm on behalf of its arch rival says in a court filing that the plan was hatched as a James Bond-style …

The union of Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority workers petitioned an appellate court Tuesday to stay a superior court ruling that ordered them to end their strike and return to work last week while it seeks to overturn the ruling. …

RICHMOND — Efforts to reign in the number of smoke shops in Richmond and crack down on those operating illegally have been met with both support from those worried about the health of the community and concern from legacy merchants …

Katy Perry co-stars with Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez in a new cover story for Elle magazine, explaining why she’s joining her famous gal pals for a “historic,” all-female space flight this month aboard a rocket owned by Jeff Bezos’s …

By Josh Boak | Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States, threatening …

SAN JOSE — A man who preyed on young girls online by posing as a teen faces life in prison after a Santa Clara County jury convicted him of raping a San Jose girl in 2016 and later trying to …

Warriors guard Buddy Hield is being investigated by the NBA after a late-game exchange with Grizzlies star Ja Morant featuring gestures mimicking guns during Golden State’s 134-125 victory in Memphis on Tuesday night.  Morant’s actions are also being probed.  The …

The real estate software company RealPage announced on Wednesday that it is suing Berkeley over the city’s recently passed ban on rental price-setting software, which tenant advocates say allows landlords to collude to raise rents. The move comes as the …

Milpitas is saying goodbye to another one of its top city staff members. City Manager Ned Thomas will leave his position on April 16, wrapping up his 18-month stint of overseeing day-to-day operations of the city’s staff and departments. An …

49ers CEO Jed York wants you to believe that in the modern NFL, you cannot simultaneously pay a quarterback and spend on free agent players to put around him. If only that were true. “When you’re not overly active in …

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. (AP) — A 7-year-old girl was killed by a falling boulder at a popular Lake Tahoe ski mountain over the weekend, authorities and the Nevada resort said. Emergency crews responded Saturday afternoon to a “non-skiing accident involving …

In one of the largest settlements in state history involving a police dog, San Jose has agreed to pay $1.6 million to a robbery suspect after the K9 ripped his throat to shreds and repeatedly ignored officers’ commands to stop …

ANTIOCH — The city of Antioch announced a series of personnel changes, including new hirings and transitions, that officials said are aimed at strengthening city staff and services to residents. Among the notable changes, Recreation Department Director Brad Helfenberger will …

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks said defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin was still being evaluated Wednesday, a day after he sustained an upper-body injury early in the third period of the team’s game against the Anaheim Ducks. Sharks coach Ryan …

Outrage continues over Morgan Wallen’s abrupt, controversial exit from the “Saturday Night Live” stage as show “insiders” say the country singer exhibited even more “completely disrespectful” behavior behind the scenes. Wallen was the show’s musical guest this past weekend, playing …

SAN JOSE — A new artificial intelligence center of excellence has officially launched in downtown San Jose and picked its first location, a prominent tower at the corner of First Street and Santa Clara Street. Plug and Play is opening …

PLEASANTON — Police here got a surprise Tuesday afternoon when a local resident showed up to the station and informed officers he had just killed his mom, authorities said. The man, identified as 31-year-old Malcolm Tilley, was booked into jail …

By Kayla Tausche and Alayna Treene | CNN Advisers to President Donald Trump are expected Wednesday to present the president with options for a deal to invest in TikTok that involves a number of well-heeled venture capital, private equity funds …

Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the American woman who alleged she was one of  Jeffrey Epstein’s “sex slaves” and sued Prince Andrew for alleged sexual assault, faces growing scrutiny over her claims that she is days away from dying after suffering catastrophic …

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival has announced the lineup for its 25th anniversary season of free outdoor programming in downtown San Francisco. The schedule, which includes  music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, children’s programs and more, kicks off May 10 with performances …

The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday winnowed its list of 2025 award semifinalists down to the finalists, with five Bay Area contenders remaining in the hunt for the prestigious culinary awards. The winners will be announced June 16 at a …

Anyone who longs for the ‘80s will gobble up Anna Boden and East Bay-born Ryan Fleck’s “Freaky Tales,” a berserk quartet of VHS-like tales that celebrates Oakland’s raucous vitality and creative spirit (which is so high the city registers in …

By Jessica Haggard | Associated Press Few Easter candies divide people quite like Peeps – 25% of Americans polled by Finance Buzz claim there’s no treat they love more. But 16% say they’d rather eat anything but the colorful, sugar-coated …

OAKLAND — A rare shooting in the Oakland Hills early Wednesday hospitalized a man, authorities said. Related Articles Bay Area man on probation for drug conviction found with drugs, guns Man charged in alleged unprovoked attack on Oakland police officer …

Former U.S. Health Secretary and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is the latest Democrat to enter the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2028, joining seven other Democrats and one Republican — a flush field that could be upended …

By RYAN KRYSKA | Associated Press NEW YORK  — Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers. Related Articles Preview: ‘Den …

It may have felt much like winter early Wednesday and it may feel that way again early Thursday. But to hear the National Weather Service tell it, all the extreme cold signaled was that season’s final gasp. “Once we get …

By By SARAH PARVINI and MARK SHERMAN | Associated Press WASHINGTON — After TikTok was banned in the United States earlier this year, President Donald Trump gave the platform a reprieve, barreling past a law that was passed in Congress …

Los Gatos is asking for a judge to weigh in on a conflicting interpretation regarding builder’s remedy applications. The town filed a lawsuit last week at the Santa Clara County Superior Court for clarification regarding the application process for builder’s …