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The dust is far from settled following the announcement that six dairies and six beef ranches operating in Point Reyes National Seashore will cease operations in 15 months following a confidential legal agreement with the Nature Conservancy. The deal announced …

Following emotional victim-impact statements, a judge sentenced Jessica Yesenia Quintanilla to 25 years to life for fatally shooting Leilani Marie Beauchamp, 19, in October 2021, while Jessica’s brother, Marco Antonio Quintanilla, got four years for being an accessory after the …

OAKLAND – A 39-year-old man died at an Oakland hospital from gunshot wounds Friday night, but investigators on Saturday said they still do not know where the shooting happened. The man, whose name has not been released, was driven by …

By REBECCA BOONE, GENE JOHNSON, CHRISTOPHER L. KELLER, CLAUDIA LAUER and AMY TAXIN | Associated Press The first evacuation order covering neighborhoods closest to the start of the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire didn’t come until about 40 minutes after some …

President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he “most likely” would give TikTok 90 more days to work out a deal that would allow the popular video-sharing platform to avoid a U.S. ban. Related Articles National Politics | TikTok to ‘go …

The Black Widow Bride in Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion who had a dark habit of beheading her husbands has traded in her axe for a new backstory that softens her murderous tendencies and makes her a more mournful and lovesick figure. …

“Chocolate, the fire’s coming … I’ll call you back.” Those were among the last words Anthony Mitchell V, 28, heard from his grandfather, who nicknamed him “Chocolate Red” because of his chocolate hue and how he turned “almost red” while …

Oceanside police have arrested a suspect in a road-rage shooting death that occurred last weekend, announcing Friday that the suspect was a man who was paroled in 2019 after serving more than two decades in prison for a 1996 slaying. …

The year ended with the lowest number of migrant encounters along the U.S.-Mexico border in a long time, with San Diego no longer the busiest crossing route in December as traffic spiked in Texas, according to the latest data from …

By Yi Wei Wong | Bloomberg TikTok said it will be forced to “go dark” in the US on Sunday unless there is a clear statement from the Biden administration to service providers that are maintaining its availability. Related Articles …

SAN JOSE — Sentencing has been delayed for Cain Velasquez, the former mixed-martial arts star who has admitted to engaging in a violent car chase and shooting at a man accused of molesting his child, after his attorney balked at …

The inauguration of a new president is always full of spectacle, and there’s no shortage of events going on in Washington and around the country to mark the moment. As Donald Trump prepares to take office again, here’s what to …

Boys basketball No. 2 Salesian 66, Pinole Valley 33 Salesian won its 11th straight game, defeating Pinole Valley for the second time this season. Senior Elias Obenyah led Salesian with 13 points and sophomore De’ari Simmons had a team-high 11 …

OAKLAND – The co-owner of an Oakland-based money services business has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for money laundering, according to prosecutors. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Man charged with carjacking woman in Fremont, using …

Silicon Valley’s booming tech industry is helping to drive up housing demand, but constant debates over where and how to build, not a lack of resources, are slowing down long-overdue solutions. The Menlo Park City Council on Tuesday, despite significant …

DANVILLE – Two of Mount Diablo’s loudest bike champions were stripped of their policy advisory appointments this week, concluding two years of bitter finger pointing and bullying accusations between local leaders in this otherwise idyllic suburban town of 43,000. A majority …

Amid criticism over alleged district credit card misuse, Las Lomitas Elementary School District Superintendent Beth Polito has stepped down, officially taking leave until her retirement in August. The announcement was made by Board President Paige Winikoff at the district’s meeting …

A quiet block of downtown Menlo Park is in turmoil after a landlord gave three longtime businesses a 30-day notice to leave the premises, after the building’s ownership changed hands. Shiok! Singapore Cuisine, Gerry’s Cakes and Ela Lingerie, three neighboring …

If you didn’t get a chance to visit San Jose’s “PAWp-Up” animal adoption center last month, no worries. The city announced the satellite shelter is now going to stay open until Feb. 15. Nine dogs and 30 cats were adopted …

Three days after immensely destructive and deadly wildfires broke out in and around Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a $322.3 billion state budget with a positive revenue forecast “based on an assumption of continued but slowing economic growth.” The …

And so begins the national and regional obsession with the 49ers and how much they will pay Brock Purdy to be their quarterback now and into the future. There are no playoffs or Super Bowl for the 49ers this year, …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently went on a first date with a guy, and I’m trying to decide if I should give him another chance. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: My boyfriend says he wants kids. I wonder about those …

Dear Eric: I took a job in DC at the behest of my close friend, who also invited me to live with her. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: The newcomer wrecked our group’s vibe. How do we get him …

DEAR ABBY: My husband has a terrible habit. He loves to order dessert first and asks that it be served to him at the start of his meal. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: Our kids’ dentist refuses to deal …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I spent a few days with some friends at a house in a rural setting near a small lake. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: After this incident, my houseguest refused to use my …

CUPERTINO — In basketball, the tallest, fastest, strongest team usually wins. But when that team also plays harder than the opposition, that’s almost a certain victory. So it was on Friday night at Homestead High School. Homestead, which had a …

SAN RAMON — Jalen Stokes has made an early case as the East Bay Athletic League’s top player after another sensational performance on Friday night.  In a highly-anticipated matchup against Oklahoma commit Alec Blair, Stokes exploded for 32 points and …

DUBLIN – Prosecutors on Friday announced charges against a 21-year-old man accused of carjacking a woman in Fremont and then using her vehicle to run her over. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Who is the Oakland city official …

SAN JOSE – A man was killed in a shooting Monday night on Interstate 280 in San Jose, according to authorities. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Ex-49ers star Dana Stubblefield denied bail ruling after rape conviction reversal Crime …

OAKLAND — Among the many allegations of corruption in indictments filed Friday against ex-Mayor Sheng Thao is the notion she was bribed to influence the appointment of a city official who could help secure funding for Thao’s alleged co-conspirators. Federal …

A Stanford professor who found a novel approach to the age-old dream of regenerating the body from its own cells has been awarded the National Medal of Science, the nation’s highest award for distinguished scientific achievement. Helen Blau, professor of …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Cal Fire contract crucial for rural South County I beg Santa Clara County supervisors to reinstate Cal Fire’s contract covering Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy. …

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. A 23-year-old right-hander whose fastball tops 100 mph, Sasaki will join fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in …

Fresh from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry being called “disaster tourists” for visiting the smoldering ruins of people’s homes lost in the Eaton fire, the couple face new scrutiny over the personal, professional and reputational challenges they’ve dealt with in …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Facing fires’ tragedy, GOP offers nastiness On Jan. 12, Margaret Brennan interviewed Wyoming Republican Sen. John Barrasso on “Face the Nation.” When asked about the horrific …

A smattering of protests and demonstrations are planned throughout the Bay Area this weekend ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday. Trump will start his second term in office on Monday after he and Vice-President-elect JD Vance are sworn …

The restaurant industry has been through thick and thin in recent years, but the resilience and teamwork in emergency situations continues to inspire local institutions to help out any way they can. In the Bay Area, several bars, restaurants and …

A massive fire that destroyed much of a huge battery storage facility in Moss Landing raised questions Friday, and possible new hurdles, for California’s efforts to shift most of its electricity generation to renewable energy like solar and wind. The …

Fresh layoffs have jolted the Bay Area, staffing reductions that are poised to eliminate about 600 jobs in the retail, grocery, tech, biotech, and food manufacturing industries, official state labor notices show. Safeway, Draeger’s Supermarkets, AppLovin, IGM Biosciences, Aurora Solar …

OAKLAND — The long-awaited federal indictment revealed secrets and named names, with one notable exception. At the center of many crimes of corruption allegedly perpetrated by Oakland’s recent mayor is an unindicted “Co-Conspirator 1.” The four defendants are David and …