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PALO ALTO — Three former students of Castilleja School have sued their alma mater on the grounds that administrators failed to vet and protect them against a math tutor who is currently facing dozens of charges accusing him of sexually …

On almost any given day, abandoned shopping carts can be seen cluttering San Jose streets, clogging waterways or littering parks with some 2,000 retrieved every year. San Jose leaders have finally had enough and are eyeing police reforms to tackle …

Dennis Richmond, a legendary anchorman whose delivery of the news became associated with Bay Area station KTVU for four decades, died Wednesday. He was 81. Related Articles Obituaries | Barbie Hsu dies at 48; Taiwanese actress starred in the smash …

Newly released data from ground-based radar came out Tuesday suggesting an Army helicopter was higher than it was supposed to be when it collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 a week ago, killing all 67 people aboard both aircraft. According …

By Michael Kunzelman and Mike Catalini | Associated Press GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a second nationwide pause on President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for anyone born in the U.S. to …

The death of a UC Berkeley sociology professor emeritus in a hit-and-run on Monday stunned the campus’ academic community and is “an unimaginable loss,” according to the leader of the sociology department. Michael Burawoy, 77, of Oakland, died after being …

A Tahoe businessman is feeling the backlash over his Facebook comment about the children of immigrants. Related Articles National Politics | East Bay residents rally against ICE raids National Politics | California Democrats pass twin bills to “Trump-proof” the state …

The Best of the West offers fans a candid assessment of the top teams in the western third of the country — a collection that includes the Mountain West and the former Pac-12 schools now scattered across the ACC, Big …

RICHMOND — At least one Richmond police officer shot and killed someone during a warrant service Tuesday night, but so far the department won’t say why, or even if the decedent was armed. The police shooting occurred a little before …

Bay Area News Group boys soccer Top 10 (Mercury News & East Bay Times) No. 1 BELLARMINE (13-1-1) Previous ranking: 1 Since last ranking: Beat Sacred Heart Cathedral 3-0, St. Francis 5-2 Up next: Wednesday vs. Serra, 5 p.m. No. …

Bay Area News Group girls soccer Top 10 (Mercury News & East Bay Times) No. 1 ARCHBISHOP MITTY (12-0-3) Previous ranking: 1 Since last ranking: Beat St. Ignatius 2-0 Up next: Wednesday vs. Valley Christian, 3:15 p.m. No. 2 ST. …

Meghan Markle’s fans will say she’s being her usually, incredibly generous self by recording an Instagram video that highlights her efforts to procure some Billie Eilish merchandise for an Altadena teenager whose house burned down in one of the devastating …

The Warriors are reportedly trying to bring Kevin Durant back to the team ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline for a second run alongside Steph Curry. The first time the two former MVPs played together, they made three trips to …

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about sweets (and sips) for your sweetheart. Poet Ogden Nash claimed that candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker. And wine country fans will say, “Wine is fine.” …

HAYWARD — A 51-year-old man crossing a street Tuesday morning suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by an SUV that failed to remain at the scene, police said. The man’s name was not immediately released pending notification of his …

SAN JOSE — A FoodMaxx store property in San Jose has been bought by a local real estate investor for more than $15 million, a deal that shows investors still hunger for grocery store sites despite a woozy retail sector. …

By Neha Mukherjee | CNN The United States is seeing a second peak in flu cases this season. After doctor’s office visits for flu dipped early this year, they jumped past the previous season peak at the end of last …

De La Salle star Alec Blair officially etched his name in the record books on Tuesday night.  The two-sport Oklahoma commit scored 26 points in a 79-37 win over Granada and passed 2001 graduate Joe See to become De La …

By John Gittelsohn | Bloomberg Economic losses from the fires that tore through Los Angeles County in January range from $95 billion to $164 billion, according to a new report, potentially making the blazes the second-costliest natural disaster in US …

SUNNYVALE – There’s a certain maturity to Boss Mhoon’s game that makes him stand out from all other players on the court.  The King’s Academy forward is shifty, but doesn’t play fast. He can get his shot off whenever he …

A calm between storms was set to settle upon the Bay Area on Wednesday, offering a break from the torrential rains that fell Tuesday and the precipitation that’s been falling since last Friday. It won’t be a long one. Related …

By Robert Burnson | Bloomberg A venture capital-backed startup illegally jacked up rents for furnished apartments in Los Angeles — more than 50% in one example — after last month’s wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes, the city attorney’s office …

Just a month after she bought her red-doored dream home, Ana Wold’s little gray Boulder Creek house burned to the ground in the 2020 Santa Cruz Mountains firestorm. Now she’s walking away from a half-built replacement, putting it up for …

It’s not every day that a group of young Silicon Valley technology prodigies gets the keys to the most powerful nation on Earth. In fact, it appears that has not happened on any day. Ever. Until now. Six men aged …

Just a short walk from Levi’s Stadium, a formerly industrial pocket off of Tasman Drive is beginning to take shape as Santa Clara’s newest urban neighborhood. Branded the Clara District by local developers, the 45 acres of land bordered by …

Tight end George Kittle will be honored Thursday at NFL Honors Night in New Orleans as the winner of the 2024 Salute to Service Award. A four-time nominee by the 49ers, Kittle has long been supportive of the military, citing …

CONCORD — A half-million dollar pilot program that drastically curbed complaints of crime and grime in its historic Todos Santos Plaza in the wake of the pandemic is rapidly running out of money. Failing to privately secure enough cash to last …

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY – A former Mount Diablo Unified School District employee is accused of using funds earmarked for an after-school program to buy iPads and other electronic devices that he then sold for his own profit, according to authorities. …

By Malathi Nayak | Bloomberg A Chinese software engineer who worked for Alphabet Inc.’s Google faces new charges of economic espionage by the US Justice Department for allegedly stealing trade secrets to boost China’s AI industry. Linwei Ding, who was …

SAN LEANDRO — Walgreens and Bloomingdale’s revealed plans to slash jobs in the Bay Area, fresh layoffs that extend a rocky start to 2025 for the region’s wobbly retail sector. Related Articles Economy | California teachers demand better pay, fully …

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 …