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By ELLIOT SPAGAT President Donald Trump said that he plans to offer a “gold card” visa with a path to citizenship for $5 million, replacing a 35-year-old visa for investors. Related Articles National Politics | Judge blocks Trump immigration policy …

SAN JOSE — A big San Jose housing development with more than 500 units is making progress at City Hall with the filing of detailed plans for the look and shape of the two-building project. The residential complex is proposed …

This week, scouts from the San Francisco 49ers and all NFL teams will gather at the NFL scouting combine to assess top talent ahead of the draft in April. During the combine, the nation’s top collegiate players showcase their athleticism …

By Jen Christensen | CNN On her first day on the job last week, new US Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins held a meeting to review the agency’s options for controlling the bird flu outbreak and possibly help lower …

Big swells driven by a low-pressure system near the Pacific Northwest put on a show at Rodeo Beach on Tuesday. The National Weather Service warned that beach conditions could remain hazardous through Wednesday morning, with breaking waves of about 15 …

HOMESTEAD: STEADY AT THE LINE Except for the hundreds of eyeballs and screaming spectators, the easiest shot in basketball – at least in theory – is the free throw. After seventh-seeded Homestead’s 69-63 stunner at No. 2 seed Los Gatos …

Cal basketball fans are just getting acquainted with freshman Jeremiah Wilkinson and sophomore Andrej Stojakovic, first-year players who have been the team’s two top scorers. Coach Mark Madsen said everything possible will be done to make sure both are back …

LOS ANGELES  — A federal jury has awarded $7.25 million to a 74-year-old Arizona woman for a spine injury she suffered in a fall while exiting the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at Universal Studios Hollywood. Pamela Morrison …

Bay Area News Group girls soccer Top 10 (Mercury News & East Bay Times) No. 1 ST. FRANCIS (17-2-1) Previous ranking: 1 Since last ranking: Beat St. Ignatius 2-1, Pioneer 2-1 (OT), Leland 4-1 Up next: Friday — CCS Division …

A famous falcon who lives atop UC Berkeley’s Campanile bell tower has been missing in recent weeks along with her latest mate, and experts who monitor the birds worry that they might have fallen victim to the highly contagious avian …

By JANIE HAR | Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO  — A California boat captain has captured rare video of a super pod of more than 2,000 dolphins breaching off the coast of Monterey Bay, including the more elusive northern right whale …

BERKELEY — Raising Cane’s has paid more than $10 million to buy a retail property at a prime intersection near UC Berkeley in a sign the high-profile dining chain is eyeing a new Bay Area location. Related Articles Real Estate …

Police found a woman’s body inside the trunk of a car when a pursuit ended in a crash Tuesday night in El Cajon, officials said. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | California judge who shot his wife admits breaking …

LONDON — Apple is fixing a bug within the dictation feature on some iPhones that briefly suggests the word “Trump” when a word with an R consonant is spoken, including “racist.” The company is responding to the controversy after some …

By Kara Carlson | Bloomberg Tae Helton, a car aficionado who lives minutes from Tesla Inc.’s flagship California factory, bought one Tesla for the family fleet and nearly purchased a second one last year. After Elon Musk made gestures resembling …

SANTA CLARA — A medical tech company that has embarked on a quest to combat heart problems has struck a deal to lease space in Santa Clara in an expansion move. Related Articles Real Estate | Sutter Health launches $1 …

Jack in the Box, the San Diego-based fast-food chain, needs a new leader after its CEO of five years announced his resignation Monday. Darin Harris, who has served as chief executive officer since 2020, has accepted a new position outside …

By Jason Schreier | Bloomberg Warner Bros. Discovery is closing three video-game studios and halting work on a highly anticipated Wonder Woman title in a bid to boost the profitability of its interactive entertainment business. Kirkland, Wash.-based Monolith Productions, Player …

An arrest warrant for murder issued for the wife of a Cal Fire captain details the moments before the alleged killing in Ramona and reveals that the suspect may have fled into Mexico. According to the warrant issued Friday for …

The Environmental Protection Agency has completed 99% of hazardous material removal from properties affected by January’s wildfires in record time, aligning with a 30-timeline to get the job done, the California Governor’s office announced on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The agency …

An Orange County Superior Court judge who shot and killed his wife admitted during testimony on Tuesday, Feb. 25, to repeatedly breaking the law by carrying a concealed weapon while drinking alcohol, including during lunch breaks before hearing criminal cases. …

Three people were arrested Tuesday, Feb. 25, after reportedly creating shell companies that stole more than $13 million from victims of investment scams tied to “pig butchering,” according to federal prosecutors. A Mingzhi Li, 24 and Zeyue Jia, 23, of …

SANTA CRUZ – A man went missing after he jumped from a cliff into the ocean Tuesday north of Santa Cruz, authorities said. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Missing man’s body found in car submerged in California river …

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2025. There are 308 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 26, 1993, a truck bomb built by Islamic extremists exploded in the parking garage of the North …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I think you flubbed the last part of your answer to “Bad Choice,” who was getting inappropriate messages from a co-worker she had dated and broken up with. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: I just found out …

Dear Eric: My husband has been deceased for nearly a decade. Recently, I was going through his leftover files. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: Do I owe my hairstylist an explanation? Or cookies? Advice | Asking Eric: Our bossy …

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 52 years. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: I know what to do about the tardy child, but I’ve been told to butt out Advice | Dear Abby: We can’t find one good …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am the event manager at a very sexy and trendy nightclub. We host fun parties every week. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: My husband has decided that these courtesies are sexist Advice | Miss Manners: …

SAN JOSE — Bellarmine boys soccer is nearly back on the Central Coast Section mountaintop. The Bells, who have been a dynasty in the CCS for decades, had a down year in 2024, dropping off the map in the section …

SAN RAMON — Dougherty Valley coach Mike Hansen is a passionate guy.  Whether he’s shouting instructions from the bench, cheering on his team during a timeout or yelling at a referee on a bad call, the longtime basketball coach has …

CCS boys basketball Open Division Pool A Friday’s games No. 1 Archbishop Riordan 59, No. 8 Archbishop Mitty 45 No. 4 Valley Christian 65, No. 5 Menlo-Atherton 51 Monday’s games No. 1 Archbishop Riordan 79, No. 5 Menlo-Atherton 29 No. …

SAN FRANCISCO — Steph Curry jumped up and down in front of his seat on the Warriors’ bench early in the first quarter, playfully taunting his brother for missing a technical free throw. What’s really funny is how much the …

NCS boys soccer Division I Wednesday’s semifinals No. 4 Berkeley (19-3-1) at No. 1 Dougherty Valley (17-3-2), 7 p.m. No. 3 Clayton Valley Charter (17-2-1) at No. 2 De La Salle (16-3-3), 5 p.m. Division II Tuesday’s semifinals No. 4 …

CONCORD – A man was shot to death while trying to rob a liquor store last week in Concord, police said. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Man shot during gunfire on state Highway 24 Crime and Public Safety …

OAKLAND — A federal judge signed off on a landmark agreement Tuesday guaranteeing protections for hundreds of women formerly housed at the scandal-plagued FCI Dublin federal prison, which housed a notorious “rape club” where guards terrorized inmates for years. U.S. …

After operating a string of unlicensed group homes that often traumatized already troubled foster teens, Santa Clara County’s board of supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an ambitious plan to expand its network of foster families and create therapeutic homes for …

SAN FRANCISCO — Before the Warriors took on the short-handed Hornets at home on Tuesday night, Steve Kerr met with Jonathan Kuminga to watch some film. The two reviewed his clips from earlier this year, but also added a new …

By Ryan J. Foley | Associated Press The acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency is a low-profile executive who has expertise in health care technology and worked in the first Trump administration. The White House on Tuesday afternoon …

ANTIOCH — The Antioch Police Department has opened an internal investigation to determine whether a sergeant violated policy when he told the FBI he couldn’t identify a longtime colleague, prompting an agent to remind him that lying to the federal …

Bernard Muir led Stanford athletics in the Cardinal’s leap to the Atlantic Coast Conference after the implosion of the Pac-12. A new athletics director will be at the head of the department in Stanford’s second year in the North Carolina-based …