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If California’s population is well off its peak, and developers keep on building housing, why does the cost of living in the Golden State remain lofty? My trusty spreadsheet looked at fresh demographic figures from the state Department of Finance …

SAN JOSE — A cannabis dispensary that’s opened its doors at a high-profile downtown San Jose site has helped bring customers, retail sales, foot traffic and jobs into the city’s urban core. Purple Lotus Downtown San Jose Dispensary is now …

Evan Low just scored the congressional race recount victory he never wanted. Don’t misunderstand: It’s not that the assemblymember hoped to finish third in the March 5 primary and lose a place on the November runoff ballot. Rather, it’s that …

The Yolo County District Attorney has filed charges against 34-year-old Woodland resident Julio Navarro-Vidrio in relation to an incident that resulted in the death of a toddler. Navarro-Vidrio was charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter, one count of child …

An undercover drug operation called “Street Sweeper” in Riverside over a three-week span has led to more than 100 arrests of people for alleged crimes including suspected selling of drugs, thefts, and drug possession, police said in a statement released …

A tuberculosis outbreak at a Long Beach hotel has caused the health department to declare a public health emergency, though the City Council will need to ratify the decision. The city had confirmed 14 cases of the disease as of …

No one came to speak the day Nelson Fermin Garibay was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. No words of anger, nor of forgiveness. Garibay, 47, wearing his yellow jail jumpsuit while seated with his hands …

A 52-year-old man will spend the rest of his life in prison for beating to death two teenage nephews in their Arcadia home and for attacking his estranged wife with a wood-cutting tool at the couple’s La Cañada Flintridge residence. …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m feeling a bit lost and hurt lately because my sister, who used to be my closest friend, seems to have disappeared since getting into a relationship with her new boyfriend. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: Now …

Dear Amy: My son and his fiance “James” are getting married this fall. Related Articles Advice | Ask Amy: The new neighbors are posting photos of my cars on NextDoor Advice | Ask Amy: I’m uneasy about what they’re building …

DEAR ABBY: As far as I’m concerned, my marriage is over. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: After I caught her in the act, my wife unleashed all this drama Advice | Dear Abby: I fell hard for my boss. …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am 25 and am lucky to be studying overseas in France. It is a financial struggle, but worth the effort, I think. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: I was embarrassed to say why I couldn’t …

BRENTWOOD – Liberty coach Andrew Lonsdale was mildly annoyed by the commotion Oakland A’s pitcher Paul Blackburn caused at Thursday’s Bay Valley Athletic League game.  Yes, Liberty graciously switched up the home-and-away two-game series with crosstown rival Heritage to allow …

SANTA CLARA COUNTY — A woman was killed and a man was injured when a big rig and a car collided Monday afternoon on State Route 25 in southern Santa Clara County, according to authorities. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters …

By Allen G. Breed and Jocelyn Gecker | Associated Press In a way, the black-and-white Palestinian scarf draped over Hannah Sattler’s shoulders this week and the tie-dyed T-shirts of 1968 are woven from a common thread. Like so many college …

By David Klepper and Krutika Pathi | Associated Press NEW DELHI — Bollywood stars seldom weigh in on politics, so videos showing two celebrities criticizing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi — and endorsing his main opposition, the Congress party — …

ATLANTA — Making official what was previously reported, Onsi Saleh was officially hired Thursday by the Hawks as an assistant general manager, coming to Atlanta from Golden State. Saleh served last season as the Warriors’ vice president of basketball strategy …

By Maria Cheng and Christina Malkia | Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo — Congo is struggling to contain its biggest mpox outbreak, and scientists say a new form of the disease detected in a mining town might more easily spread among …

By Ryan Pearson, Julie Watson, Christopher L. Keller and Carolyn Thompson | Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A police officer who was involved in clearing protesters from a Columbia University administration building earlier this week fired his gun inside …

SAN JOSE – A 38-year-old East Palo Alto man was killed and three young children were injured in a crash Wednesday night on State Route 85 in South San Jose, according to authorities. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Driver …

By Susan Haugh and Pat Eaton-Robb | Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. — The major traffic artery linking New England with New York will be closed in Connecticut for days after a tanker fire damaged a bridge over Interstate 95, Gov. …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Gift to Stanford shows university’s hypocrisy Re: “Family gift to Stanford tells conservation tale” (Page A1, April 30). Nice to hear about the Doug and …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Gaza protests carry on a Cal tradition Today I ran a number of errands on my bike and then headed over to Cal. I wanted …

By Brian Witte | Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years at an estimated cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion, a state transportation official said Thursday. The …

Reports about Britney Spears’s out-of-control behavior and a fight with her on-again, off-again boyfriend at Hollywood’s famed Chateau Marmont late Wednesday is likely to fuel new speculation that the embattled signer is struggling with another serious mental health crisis, blowing …

A new street mural will be painted on San Pedro Street in downtown San Jose later this month, and hundreds of people will have a hand in creating it. It’s not too late to be part of it, either. San …

ANTIOCH – The Antioch Unified School District supervisor accused of using a forklift to put an underling’s desk on a roof and other instances of bullying and harassment has been placed on administrative leave, officials confirmed to this news organization. …

By Michael R. Sisak, Philip Marcelo, Eric Tucker and Jake Offenhartz | Associated Press NEW YORK — Jurors in the hush money trial of Donald Trump heard a recording Thursday of him discussing with his then-lawyer and personal fixer a …

It didn’t have to end this way. Thirteen Acalanes swimmers had their seasons cut short after the Lafayette school’s coach did not properly register them through an electronic form for this weekend’s North Coast Section championships. High school sports isn’t …

The Hotline is delighted to provide Pac-12 fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Seattle-based national recruiting editor for 247Sports. He submitted the following report on May 1 … …

My friend, Susan, and I disagree on just about everything except home design — until now. Yes, I understand that an 8- by10-foot area rug would have worked better size-wise in my 10 by 13 living room. But I already …

By Arit John | CNN Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed legislation Thursday repealing the state’s 160-year-old near-total abortion ban, setting the stage for a 15-week restriction to remain law. The Democratic governor signed the bill one day after it passed …

OAKLEY — A DUI crash Monday night killed a driver in rural East Contra Costa County, police said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Oakland man gets 6 years in prison for Hayward fatal car crash during 2020 civil unrest …

SANTA CLARA — A week ago, the NFL world was abuzz about whether the 49ers would trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel for a high draft pick. Neither was dealt, and neither will be, general manager John Lynch …

BOSTON — Since the jewel box ballpark opened in 1912, there had been 238 instances of a Yastrzemski depositing a baseball on the other side of one of Fenway Park’s fences. All but one of them belonged to Carl Yastrzemski, …

By Zachary B. Wolf | CNN Former President Donald Trump has shown remarkable consistency over many years on a key issue of American politics: He does not have faith in election results. He questions the results when he has won. …

LIVERMORE — A man was being sought Thursday in the fatal shooting Saturday of two people at a hotel, police said. Livermore police said on Thursday, May 2, 2024 that they were seeking Yonston Vazquez, 30, of Oakland, as a …

The Bay Area boasts a long and storied history of outstanding vocalists, one that touches upon pretty much every musical genre under the sun. These 20 essential vocal albums showcase the breadth and wealth of the offerings, representing some seven …

By Stefanie Dazio | Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A scuba dive boat captain was scheduled to be sentenced by a federal judge Thursday on a conviction of criminal negligence after 34 people died in a fire aboard the vessel …

Caviar-topped toro carpaccio, octopus crudo and Chilean seabass with truffle miso are just a few of the attractions at Palo Alto’s new Sushi Roku, which has opened at the Stanford Shopping Center. This is the first Northern California location for …