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The Los Gatos Town Council voted unanimously to approve restrictions on sidewalk vending in town at its Nov. 19 meeting. The council was set to adopt a revised ordinance on Dec. 3, after which sidewalk vendors will have 30 days …

Spurred on by two rainy years, the spread of sudden oak death in Marin and 18 California counties is back on the rise — this time with an aggressive new strain invading the Bay Area. Until recently, only one strain …

San Rafael police arrested a suspect who allegedly assaulted a pregnant woman during a burglary and later attempted to kidnap a resident at a nursing home. David Jonathan Margoliash, 48, of San Rafael was placed into no-bail custody at the …

Bay Area News Group Top 25 (Mercury News & East Bay Times) No. 1 DE LA SALLE (12-0) Previous ranking: 1 Last week: Did not play Up next: Dec. 14 vs. Mater Dei-Santa Ana at Saddleback College in CIF Open …

OAKLAND — A lender has grabbed ownership of a big apartment complex in Oakland, an ominous setback that suggests financial cracks have begun to materialize even in the Bay Area’s residential markets. The Logan, a 204-unit multifamily residential property in …

In the light of recent developments, maybe it was just too cruel Monday to ask coach Kyle Shanahan about the 49ers’ chances at the postseason. The 49ers were coming off a 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, and Shanahan was …

Silicon Valley Turkey Trot runners race on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in downtown San Jose, Calif. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)  Members of the community mourn the loss of the three victims who were killed in a fiery Tesla crash …

The four defendants who pleaded not guilty in the kidnapping and murder of Tushar Atre, a tech entrepreneur who lived in Pleasure Point. (Contributed)  SANTA CRUZ — Jury selection in a 2019 home-invasion robbery, kidnapping and homicide begins this week, …

SANTA CRUZ — A woman driving a black Nissan Pathfinder SUV along Swift Street crossed West Cliff Drive and went over the bluff into Monterey Bay on Monday morning. Santa Cruz Fire Department rescue swimmer Brendan Daly, left, puts a …

ANTIOCH — Kathryn Wade hasn’t been the same woman since 2014. She said her life has been marked by years of trauma against her family by law enforcement, including the alleged beating of her late son, Malad Baldwin. In an …

Life in the foster care system can be hard. But life after it can be even harder. Breeaunna Lynn learned that as a nonbinary lesbian teen when after entering the system in the Bay Area at age 7 — and …

“How expensive?” tracks measurements of California’s totally unaffordable housing market. Related Articles Housing | ‘Affordable housing’: Bay Area renters pay more, investors make millions Housing | Rental home investors poised to benefit as mortgage rates, high home prices sideline buyers …

It’s that time of year again. No, no, not jingle bell season. It’s “irresistible destinations for the new year” season, when every travel site offers up a where-to-go list. This week, Conde Nast Traveler is throwing its Santa hat in …

Mexican authorities have resurrected additional security checkpoints for U.S.-bound drivers approaching the San Ysidro Port of Entry in Tijuana during the busy holiday travel season — a move that has many border commuters worried about increased traffic headaches. The new inspection …

A delusional Anaheim man on a drug binge shot his sexual partner in the face in a Garden Grove home and later led police on a high-speed pursuit in a rented U-Haul pickup in Riverside County, a prosecutor told jurors …

The Outdoor Hospitality Industry has once again named Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve the “Large Park of the Year” in the parks and campgrounds category and also awarded the facility its “Plan-It Green Park of the Year” award. Related Articles Travel …

Disneyland has reopened five attractions and plans to bring back three more after seasonal refurbishments during the busy winter holidays just as the Christmas season kicks into high gear at the Anaheim theme parks. Little Mermaid — Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, …

A 48-year-old man has been arrested and accused of setting a string of arson fires — nine in all — in parched San Diego brush in November, including one blaze that briefly forced evacuations, Cal Fire officials said Monday. The …

A former operating room director at Tri-City Medical Center was sentenced Monday to four years in state prison on burglary and sex crime-related charges, convicted of going to a staffer’s home intending to drug her with a surgical anesthetic and …

A Hawaiian Gardens man was sentenced Monday, Dec. 2, to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to selling fentanyl to an 18-year-old who died from an overdose. Gregory Hevener, 47, also was ordered to pay $45,100 in restitution. A …

The storefront of a Goodwill Store in Redlands sustained significant damage after burglars rammed a stolen pickup truck into it, stealing a safe before fleeing the area early Sunday morning, Dec. 1. Around 2:30 a.m., only a few minutes after …

When Steve Kerr played 13 players in the first 14 minutes of Saturday night’s loss to the Suns, the faults of Golden State’s roster were never more evident. The Warriors have a lot of solid, NBA-caliber players, but having a …

By HALLIE GOLDEN and JAIMIE DING | Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A Hawaii woman who vanished after landing in Los Angeles three weeks ago disappeared voluntarily as she sought to “step away from modern connectivity” and was last seen …

DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister-in-law often makes passive-aggressive comments about my parenting style, which has been frustrating to deal with. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: How can I tell my friend I dread our conversations? Advice | Harriette Cole: They …

Dear Eric: My brother and his wife just had their first child, the first grandchild on both sides of the family. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: Our 6-week separation has been so nice. Now she wants to hang out. …

DEAR ABBY: I’ve recently discovered that my mother-in-law has two life insurance policies on me, neither of which I knew about, and one of which is close to 20 years old. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: I’m hurt that …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When sitting in an airline seat, you need not ask permission of the person behind you to recline your seat. Once permission to move is granted by the captain, you can recline, if your chair has the …

SAN FRANCISCO – A 30-year-old Daly City man is facing an attempted murder charge in connection with the shooting of a pregnant woman last month in San Francisco, according to prosecutors. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Man brandishing …

SAN FRANCISCO – A passenger on the Ruby Princess is believed to have gone overboard ahead of the cruise ship’s arrival Monday in San Francisco, according to officials. Related Articles Travel | Northern California man who went missing 25 years …

OAKLAND — The owner of three dogs that mauled a man to death in September had previously tried to give the 100-pound canines away because they were “a problem” and “un-handleable,” an Oakland animal control officer testified Monday. Brendan Burke, …

San Jose Sharks winger William Eklund will be among the 13 forwards chosen for Sweden’s entry into the 4 Nations Face-Off, according to a published report Monday in that country. Eklund has been asked to join Sweden’s national team and …

MILPITAS — Early on Cyber Monday, before many Bay Area residents had reached for their phones to order products on the year’s biggest online shopping day, a local Amazon delivery station warehouse was already buzzing with activity. Inside, hundreds of …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Seawall won’t stop ocean’s relentless march Re: “Key decision made in battle over seawall construction” (Page A1, Dec. 1). “The ocean can yawn and snap …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Will nation repeat tragic policy of past? Re: “Policy could be costly to the state” (Page A1, Nov. 30). The CalMatters article pointing out how …

DENVER — Draymond Green is officially listed as questionable, but Steve Kerr considers him doubtful to play on Tuesday night against the Nuggets, priming the defensive ace to miss his first game of the season. Green, 34, is dealing with …

ALAMEDA — The sale of an athletics compound that has hosted multiple professional sports teams from Oakland is now in limbo, denying the city crucial revenue it needs to address a financial crisis. The former Raiders practice facility spans 16 …

BERKELEY — More than a year after an audit found substantial staffing shortages were having negative impacts on city services, Berkeley has made progress addressing the issue but still has a ways to go before all recommendations are fully implemented. …

A new documentary by German filmmakers is set to offer a less-than-glowing review of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s efforts to establish them as extremely wealthy global influencers and philanthropists since they departed royal life nearly five years ago. “Harry …

California lawmakers kicked off a special session of the state Legislature Monday. The reason? To fund a $25 million war chest for anticipated legal battles with incoming President Donald Trump’s administration. As nearly 30 new state lawmakers were sworn into …

San Jose Sharks rookie center Macklin Celebrini has always been a big fan of Alex Ovechkin, and not just because of how the Washington Capitals captain has consistently ripped home dozens of goals each season during his remarkable 20-year NHL …