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Electric vehicles have rapidly grown in popularity over the last several years as they’ve gotten cheaper, more powerful and easier to charge. But in some cases, say traffic safety experts, they’ve also gotten more dangerous. In particular, the proliferation of …

David Zamudio of San Jose wears the flags of the United States of America and Mexico during a rally against President Trump’s threats of mass deportations on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)  …

ANTIOCH — Nayeli is four months pregnant. Fearful over the prospect of being detained by authorities if she steps outside of her home, she has yet to visit a doctor to check on her first unborn child. The 37-year-old, who …

Cheese and crackers are always a welcome snack, but when you’re on the go, a handful of cheese crackers does the trick, especially the tiny ones that go from box to mouth without crumbs. Our last Taste-Off was all about …

If you’re looking for fun finger food, these twice-baked mini-potatoes are worth the effort. It takes a little time to assemble these potato poppers, but the good news is that they can be prepared well ahead of serving. Prep and …

As the flames of California history’s most damaging winter began to cool, decision times were about to arrive for tens of thousands of the state’s newest homeless people. Related Articles Local News | Elias: Any blame for L.A. fires mainly …

Bay Area News Group girls basketball Top 20 (Mercury News & East Bay Times) No. 1 ARCHBISHOP MITTY (16-3) Previous ranking: 1 Last week: Beat St. Francis 78-52, Valley Christian 78-32 Next game: Tuesday vs. Valley Christian, 6 p.m.  No. …

A Fremont man accused of sexually assaulting a teenager in Novato pleaded not guilty Monday. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | East Bay man gets house arrest for lewd conversations with undercover cop posing as boy Crime and Public …

NEW YORK — It can be easy to forget, with the franchise’s blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic overshadowing everything else that’s happened over the weekend around the organization and the NBA as a whole. But before the Lakers made one …

SANTA CRUZ — A light, misty rain fell over Santa Cruz Sunday afternoon as hundreds gathered in the downtown area to honor the life and pray for the recovery of a prominent local activist who set himself on fire in …

The mission revival-style home of “Alice” star Linda Lavin who died Dec. 29 from complications of lung cancer at 87 is on the market in North Hollywood for $2.2 million. This is the same price that Lavin and her husband, …

SAN JOSE — Kaiser has bought a small bit of land next to the site where the healthcare titan has begun construction of a project that will bring an ultra-modern hospital to south San Jose. Related Articles Real Estate | …

  Bay Area News Group boys basketball Top 20 (Mercury News & East Bay Times) (Records through Monday) No. 1 ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN (18-1) Previous ranking: 1 Since last ranking: Beat St. Ignatius 73-30, Sacred Heart Cathedral 91-33, Bellarmine 75-34 Up next: …

SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green couldn’t help but chuckle considering the situation he was thrust into Monday night in his first game in nearly a month. “Very interesting game to come back on,” Green mused, “having to guard Paolo Banchero.” …

A COVID-19 surge in Marin is at bay for now, but at least one community of older residents is coping with a large outbreak, the county’s public health officer said Monday. Related Articles Health | California students’ test scores show …

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2025. There are 330 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 4, 1997, a civil jury in Santa Monica, California, found O.J. Simpson liable for the deaths of …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently brought up the idea to my fiance of having a small courthouse wedding instead of a big, traditional ceremony, but he said no immediately. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m on my parents’ health insurance. …

Dear Eric: I’ve been with my husband for almost 20 years. After my last trip to see his family (where one of his siblings had a screaming/cursing meltdown in our hotel lobby), I said I was done spending thousands of …

DEAR ABBY: My youngest son, age 27, has been clean and sober for two years, having survived the horrible addiction of fentanyl. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: This family of slobs ruins our vacation Advice | Dear Abby: My …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have been to several weddings over the last few years, and I’ve noticed a trend. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: I need a response to my mother-in-law’s hurtful statements Advice | Miss Manners: Do I …

By Thaddeus Miller, The Fresno Bee The Fresno Bee Former Fresno-area Congressman TJ Cox potentially faces decades in prison after changing his plea on Monday for two fraud-related charges. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Letters: Trump is incapable …

SAN JOSE – A 49-year-old San Jose man is facing federal charges he assaulted and robbed a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier last year in Japantown, prosecutors said. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Sunnyvale: High school briefly placed …

SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew Wiggins scored a game-high 25 points, Steph Curry added 16 of his 24 in the second half and the Golden State Warriors overcame one of their worst offensive halves of the season to beat the Orlando …

SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green returned to the Warriors’ starting lineup Monday against the Magic. It couldn’t have come at a better time. After surrendering 130 points while getting boatraced by the Phoenix Suns the last time they took the …

From Oakland to Gilroy, students and workers staged walkouts and rallies Monday to protest the Trump Administration’s threats of mass deportation that have instilled such deep fear in the Bay Area’s immigrant communities that some parents are keeping their children …

From Oakland to Gilroy, students and workers staged walkouts and rallies Monday to protest the Trump Administration’s threats of mass deportation that have instilled such deep fear in the Bay Area’s immigrant communities that some parents are keeping their children …

California Democrats in the state Legislature passed two bills Monday intended to “Trump-proof” the state, ending a special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom after the November election. A spokesperson for Newsom did not respond when asked if the governor …

California Democrats in the state Legislature passed two bills Monday intended to “Trump-proof” the state, ending a special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom after the November election. A spokesperson for Newsom did not respond when asked if the governor …

SUNNYVALE – A woman was hit and killed by a recreational vehicle over the weekend in Sunnyvale, according to authorities. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | East Bay teen who crashed and killed security guard told police he fell asleep …

SUNNYVALE – A woman was hit and killed by a recreational vehicle over the weekend in Sunnyvale, according to authorities. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | East Bay teen who crashed and killed security guard told police he fell asleep …

SAN FRANCISCO — With a flurry of activity around the league over the weekend, Steve Kerr wants you to know he didn’t mean the Warriors were definitely going to stand pat at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. “What I said was …

SAN FRANCISCO — With a flurry of activity around the league over the weekend, Steve Kerr wants you to know he didn’t mean the Warriors were definitely going to stand pat at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. “What I said was …

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Valkyries have finally made a move in free agency after a quiet couple of days. The Valkyries, a first-year WNBA franchise, announced on Monday afternoon that they added veteran forward Monique Billings as the …

MARTINEZ — Gasoline prices rose slightly in the Bay Area in the wake of an explosion and fire that knocked an East Bay refinery offline — although experts say it’s too soon to know the impact on vehicle fuel costs. …

By Jennifer Hansler, Lauren Kent, Alex Marquardt and Kevin Liptak | CNN Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that he is acting administrator of the US Agency for International Development, confirming the de-facto takeover of the humanitarian agency by …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. ‘Christian nationalism’ a contradiction in terms I find recent professions of Christian nationalism very troubling. Christianity and nationalism are fundamentally at odds, making “Christian nationalism” …

Over the weekend, Reese Witherspoon denied that there was any kind of drama between her and her “good friend” Kate Winslet, after she herself sparked speculation of a falling out between them by going on and on in an interview …

By Collin Binkley | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is opening new investigations into allegations of antisemitism at five U.S. universities including Columbia and UC Berkeley, the Education Department announced Monday. It’s part of President Donald Trump’s promise …

Another wave of rain was expected to reach the Bay Area on Monday and stay until Tuesday night. Related Articles Weather | More light rain expected through Bay Area ahead of next storm arrival Weather | Who gets more disaster …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Trump isn’t capable of calling our better angels Re: “As recovery efforts continue, military expert is baffled while Trump baselessly blames DEI” (Page A1, Jan. …