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SAN JOSE — A blighted site in downtown San Jose poses an immediate danger to the public due to toxic contamination discovered on the property, according to an official city notice posted next to the parcels. The property is at …

OAKLAND — Outgoing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price has again been accused of using her office for political purposes. This time, Price’s office is alleged to have added a charge to a case after a public defender representing a …

Zakk Wylde was a powerhouse for the better part of two hours. The famed guitarist, who is best known for backing Ozzy Osbourne as well as leading his own Black Label Society band, seemed to be soloing for 99 percent …

By Zoe Sottile | CNN When a would-be burglar broke in to an East Bay church on Thanksgiving day, he encountered an unexpected obstacle: A pastor, trained in martial arts and determined to defend his house of worship. Pastor Nick …

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Brock Purdy took one last question at Sunday night’s postgame podium and looked as glum as expected after the 49ers’ third straight loss in a runaway season. How odd does it feel to be missing Trent …

Ellen DeGeneres has tried to set one part of the record straight on her recent move from Montecito to the United Kingdom, but she has yet to address reports that she and her wife, Portia de Rossi, fled the United …

SAN PABLO — A local resident has been held to answer on charges that he fired a pistol out of his vehicle about 100 yards from a high school. Erick Rodriguez, 34, was held to answer at a preliminary hearing …

By Karina Tsui and Amanda Musa | CNN It was a Thanksgiving miracle for one California family after a man who went missing in 1999 was found 25 years later when his sister saw a photo of him in an …

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini has notched another career first, as he was named the NHL’s First Star of the Week for his efforts during the last week of November. Celebrini had four goals – including …

When it comes to getting in the holiday spirit, sipping spirits can sure help. Especially when you’re pairing your drinks with all the festive fun of a bar with an unwavering commitment to decking the halls… and then decking them …

Abandon hope, all souls who dare partake of an afternoon tea bereft of clotted cream. The quintessentially English condiment, a thick and rich cream perfect for scone anointment, is among the criteria that Queen of Afternoon Tea, a food critic …

Two decades ago, the Southern California seaside town of Huntington Beach applied for — and was granted — the trademark, “Surf City USA.” Of course, any Northern Californian who has shrieked down the Big Dipper, nibbled funnel cake on the …

ANTIOCH — A fire Sunday afternoon burned two houses and sent one person to a hospital, authorities said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | 13 displaced in East Oakland fire Crashes and Disasters | Two-alarm Richmond fire kills dog, leaves …

Authorities on Monday identified a bicyclist who was killed last week while on an East Bay highway. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Piedmont High alums identified as Cybertruck crash victims Crashes and Disasters | Woman dies after being struck …

After his prolific start to his Ontario Hockey League season, defenseman and San Jose Sharks prospect Sam Dickinson has been named to the Canadian national junior team’s selection camp roster. Dickinson, 18, has a staggering 45 points in 24 games …

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired, the struggling chipmaker said Monday in a surprise announcement. Two company executives, David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus, will act as interim co-CEOs while the company searches for a replacement for Gelsinger, who also …

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST | Associated Press WASHINGTON  — When the Supreme Court this week wades into the contentious issue of transgender rights, the justices will hear from an attorney with knowledge that runs deep. Chase Strangio will be the first …

Welcome back to Monday Morning Lights, our weekly feature that sheds more light on the high school football weekend and peeks ahead to the new week. If you haven’t already, please subscribe. Your contributions keep us going. ST. FRANCIS: BROTHERLY BOND …

There’s a reason that Clint Eastwood’s daughter, Francesca, was able to proudly represent her screen legend father at the world premiere of his film “Juror #2” on Oct. 27, despite her recent arrest on a felony domestic violence charge. Prosecutors …

DEAR JOAN: There has been a lot in the media recently about humans catching bird flu. I am concerned about the possible risks to us from feeding birds in our yard. We have two feeders – a seed feeder and a …

By Adam Echelman | CalMatters At California’s community colleges, conservative professors and students are making their voices heard — not just in the classroom but in court. Their lawsuits have already led community colleges to pay millions in settlements and …

Like so many Americans, you may have recently received a note from the U.S. Postal Service informing you of an undeliverable package, requesting you reply by giving the text sender some personal information. Don’t do it. If you truly have …

When new state lawmakers are sworn in on Monday, California’s legislature will hit a historic milestone: 59 of its 120 members will be women. That means women will comprise 49% of the state’s legislature, or exactly one seat shy of …

There was a time, as odd as it may seem now, when Mike Krukow wasn’t fond of Duane Kuiper. “His uniform was perfect,” Krukow said. “It was sprayed on. He was single in the big leagues his whole 12-year career. …

The 49ers are 5-7. They have the same record as the NFL’s laughingstock, the Dallas Cowboys. They’re in last place in the NFC West, two games back of first-place Seattle, and they’re injured beyond recognition. This is a bad football …

When Tej Ravindra and Niket Sirsi bought a home in Menlo Park nearly a decade ago, they had no regrets — but they did feel they had made some compromises. Related Articles Real Estate | A retired teacher decided to …

By COLLEEN LONG and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had long pledged that he would not pardon his son, Hunter, who was set to be sentenced this month for gun and tax convictions. But …

A viral Disneyland food hack that was supposed to disappear at the end of the Halloween season and is still attracting passionate new fans will stick around through the end of the year and maybe longer if the social media …

San Diego’s federal courts played a crucial role during Donald Trump’s first presidency, both in the administration’s attempts to implement its border and immigration policies and the legal efforts to block those hardline practices. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Diego …

The Orange County public works crew that sparked the 23,526-acre Airport fire while moving boulders with heavy machinery failed to follow department “best practices” and bring a water truck for such emergencies, county documents show. “Someone didn’t follow directives,” a …

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Here is how the 49ers (5-7) graded in Sunday night’s 35-10 loss to the AFC East-clinching Buffalo Bills (9-2): PASS OFFENSE: D- The best thing that can be said: Brock Purdy said his “arm is fine,” …

A man who was reported to be holding a rifle that turned out to be fake died after police shot him in Downtown Santa Ana on Sunday night, Dec. 1. Officers responded around 5:30 p.m. to the area of Broadway …

Had you sat by Alizé Satberry a few years ago at Kearny High School or Herbert Hoover High School or one of several charters she attended, you might have noticed that her dresses were a few years out of style. …

DEAR HARRIETTE: My close friend constantly seeks my advice about the same relationship problems, but she never follows through on my suggestions. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: They seem to think my baby is their business Advice | Harriette …

Dear Eric: I am friends with a person I dated for a short while. We’re in our 50s. The only reason I still see her is that she doesn’t have any other friends. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: My …

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a beautiful daughter, soon to be 2 years old. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: My miracle was all over social media, but my family is still shunning me Advice | Dear Abby: …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For several years, my wife and I have hosted a large, somewhat elaborate holiday open house, complete with a lot of homemade dishes, champagne, activities and accommodations for children. We’ve often had more than 50 people attend. …

There’s too much pride on a team used to success to concede a lost season with five games to play. That’s about the most you can say about the 49ers following a snow-bound 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills Sunday …

The 49ers came into Sunday’s game with an all-too-clear insistence: We can go lower. Did you think last week’s loss to Green Bay was terrible? Well, check this out. The Niners found a way to make it even worse, losing …

The 49ers were absolutely shellacked Sunday for a second straight week as the Buffalo Bills beat them 35-10 on national television in a snowstorm. The loss marks just the fourth time in franchise history they have lost consecutive games by …