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A group of residents pursued and tackled a 41-year-old man suspected of setting a brush fire near the Chatsworth Reservoir, detaining him until police arrived and arrested him on Monday, Feb. 3. The bystanders drove after the man, who allegedly …

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but it’s too late to get a reservation at Cesarina, the Michelin Bib Gourmand-honored Italian restaurant in Point Loma. Related Articles Restaurants, Food and Drink | Silicon Valley Pizza Week offers deals, special …

Super Bowl Sunday is this week. And in the world of cocktails, that can mean only one thing: bloody marys. The bloody mary is the queen of brunch cocktails, and while the Super Bowl hasn’t actually been a day game …

As if life wasn’t difficult enough for thousands of people in Los Angeles County with no place to live because they lost their homes in the recent wildfires, some landlords have been jacking up rental prices for available houses, condos, …

A commercial air carrier jet was preparing for an early-morning landing at Oakland International Airport in July of 2023 when the pilots, flying by instruments due to poor visibility, got an alert from the jet’s electronic collision avoidance system — …

The DeLorean can talk, Goldie Wilson has an expanded role and Doc Brown’s backstory will be revealed on stage at San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre this month. “Back to the Future” made two sequels following the original film’s massive success in …

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2025. There are 329 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 5, 1971, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell stepped onto the surface of the moon …

DEAR HARRIETTE: There’s a guy who seems to be interested in me. We have some mutual friends, and he’s been trying to interact via social media. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: My fiance’s wedding plan could be embarrassing for …

Dear Eric: I am the aunt to two amazing young people. I have always been a big part of their lives, especially when my brother and their mom divorced. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: My husband wants to renegotiate …

DEAR ABBY: Twenty years ago, I developed psychosis with a personality change. I did things I’m ashamed of. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: With sobriety he became a new person — and not a good one Advice | Dear …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Two years ago, I introduced my close, longtime friend, Nora, to Lauren, an acquaintance who’s the wife of my husband’s boss. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: Don’t groomsmen know what to do at the wedding? Advice …

DANVILLE – Luke Isaak filled up the stat sheet on Tuesday night.  The San Ramon Valley guard had a near triple-double as totaled 23 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead SRV to a 76-55 victory over Dublin at …

SAN JOSE – Collin Graf carried two messages with him as he returned to the San Jose Sharks lineup this week after a brief spell in the AHL. Related Articles San Jose Sharks | Sharks rookie scores first NHL goal, …

MILPITAS – A 23-year-old inmate has died of traumatic injuries he suffered in an assault last week at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas, according to authorities. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Los Gatos resident blocks burglar’s car …

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks needed a night to feel good about themselves again after everything they experienced last week. It didn’t quite happen Tuesday night. On the power play with a chance to take the lead, the …

GUERNEVILLE – An evacuation order was issued Tuesday evening for low-lying areas along the Russian River in Sonoma County as an atmospheric river coursed through the Bay Area. Related Articles Weather | More light rain expected through Bay Area ahead …

Nearly 80,000 educators in dozens of school districts across the state joined forces Tuesday to launch an unprecedented campaign for better wages. Educators in San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco, Berkeley, Hayward and West Contra Costa County joined 32 school districts …

By Kevin Liptak | CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US “will take over” the Gaza Strip, after saying earlier that he doesn’t think there is a permanent future for Palestinians in Gaza. “The US will …

SAN JOSE — For the first time, everything new is old hat for Bay FC. A year ago, the NWSL’s latest expansion side had nothing but new experiences on the docket. Playing in its first season meant Bay FC would …

Here’s your chance to see Chance. And, yes, we’re talking about the Rapper. Chance the Rapper will be tipping off the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities in a musical fashion as he headlines the NBA on TNT American Express Road Show …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Unelected Musk is breaking government It is bad enough for Donald Trump to continue with his poorly planned actions to create utter chaos in our …

The San Jose Earthquakes and Bay FC will be playing at Coachella – on the pitch, that is – in pre-season action at the Coachella Valley Invitational in Indio starting Wednesday, Feb. 5. The Earthquakes and Bay FC join 13 …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Like it or not, Trump is America’s president Love it or hate it, the American people have spoken and put the one many around here …

It was a cascade of violence and lawlessness in Oakland. First, a man was struck by a stolen car during an illegal sideshow on the night of Jan. 26, then he and his friend responded by shooting up the vehicle, …

San Francisco Opera’s 2025-26 season is still months away, but for company General Director Matthew Shilvock, it’s right around the corner. With full productions, concerts, special events and more, this is a company that doesn’t rest. “We’re approaching a very …

Majestic gray whales migrate off the California coast in spring and, like barnacles hoping to latch on, thousands of people flock to see them. In 2025, there will be more whale festivals than previous years, mostly due to Covid and other …

How else would you want to spend Valentine’s Day than with “the most romantic band in the world”? No, we’re not talking about Slipknot — even though that Iowa metal act sure was great when it headlined the Aftershock Festival …

The inaugural Silicon Valley Pizza Week will run through Saturday, Feb. 8, with special pizza creations and deals from restaurants in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County and southern Alameda County. More than 50 restaurant locations are taking part in …

SAN JOSE — The California State University system has teamed up with several tech titans to launch a “landmark” quest tocreate an AI-powered higher education system. San Jose State University and CSU East Bay in Hayward would be among the …

What are the chances Stephen Curry is dealt before the NBA trade deadline Thursday? Miniscule to be sure, but after the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks executed a trade that shook the sports world over the weekend with Luka …

DUBLIN — As the child molestation trial for a former Bay Area firefighter nears its start, prosecutors are moving to introduce testimony by four women who have come forward with new allegations against the then-Livermore resident. Related Articles Crime and …

By Ellen Knickmeyer and Meg Kinnard | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Dozens of senior officials put on leave. Thousands of contractors laid off. A freeze put on billions of dollars in humanitarian assistance to other countries. Over the last two …

The Big 12 went through almost 100 versions of its 2025 football schedule before settling on the final edition. The (unofficial) Over/Under was 150. After all, crafting a nine-game schedule for 16 teams spread across four time zones with fixed …

OAKLAND — Juan Montiel told his probation officer he was working as a mechanic at an autobody shop on Pippen Street, and sometimes slept there because he lacked stable housing, court records show. But police say Montiel, 34, was regularly …

The Bay Area is home to a rich tapestry of restaurants and other food-based enterprises owned by Black chefs and entrepreneurs. Here’s a list by geographic area of many in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Know …

A recent executive order issued by the Trump administration has raised a cloud of uncertainty about the growth of electric vehicle adoption. So if you are considering buying an EV, should you wait until things sort themselves out, or should …

OAKLAND — A 77-year-old Oakland man died Monday in what police said was a hit-and-run crash at an intersection. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | In one brazen East Bay heist, she broke through ceiling and rappelled down. In …

OAKLAND — The police report reads like a script from a heist movie. At 2:22 a.m., a mysterious figure opened a sealed skylight on the roof of the North Face outlet on Fifth Street in Berkeley, creeping down a support …

When I reached Marcus Shelby on the phone at his home in San Francisco he was immersed in the music of Duke Ellington. Literally. “I’m surrounded by big band charts,” he said, while taking a short break from methodically organizing …

By Stefanie Dazio | Associated Press Swedish police said that about 10 people, including the gunman, were killed during a shooting Tuesday at an adult education center. But a final death toll and a conclusive number of wounded hadn’t yet …