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For all his flaws, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s willingness to speak openly about autism as a public health concern led some of us to find flecks...

Gov. Gavin Newsom has the right political instincts as he seeks to insulate California from the potential economic catastrophe of a tax war...

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele may have found the best description for Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s new approach to dictatorial regi...

With the death of a second child from measles and cases in the United States surging past 600, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the Depa...

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Saoirse Ronan, 31; Claire Danes, 46; David Letterman, 78; Ed O’Neill, 79.Happy Birthday: Take an innovative a...

Dear Eric: I have two boys, ages 8 and 13. In most cases the sibling rivalry is about the same as any other family.Related Articles...

DEAR HARRIETTE: Regarding “On the Road,” the female reader interested in solo travel: As a veteran female wanderer, I highly recommend going...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What exactly are the rules for saving seats at an informal event where seats are not assigned?Related Articles...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I host every holiday gathering for our family. At each holiday, before we eat we say a Catholic mealtime prayer be...

SAN JOSE — In baseball, one mistake can be the difference in a game.So it was on Friday at Bellarmine College Prep. The home Bells were hos...

PORTLAND – With the specter of the dreaded play-in tournament looming over the Warriors, Golden State’s matchup in Portland on Friday night...

The San Jose Sharks could not stay out of the penalty box on Friday night against the Edmonton Oilers, and it cost them any chance of ending...

By STEVE REEDAUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — When former Santa Clara University star Matt McCarty knocked his tee shot on the 180-yard, par-3 sixth hol...

In recent years, the cannabis industry has witnessed a significant shift towards cleaner, more natural extraction methods, leading to the ri...

NEW YORK — The tweak was minor. The impact was major.With Mike Yastrzemski surging and LaMonte Wade Jr. struggling, manager Bob Melvin deci...

OAKLAND — A 33-year-old Oakland man was sentenced this week to seven years in federal prison for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammuni...

PORTLAND – The NBA playoffs do not officially start until next week, but for the Warriors and most of the Western Conference, the postseason...

415 Clearview Drive – Google Street ViewA 1,992-square-foot condominium built in 1977 has changed hands. The property located in the 400 bl...

Luxury homes are more than just expensive properties—they reflect a lifestyle rooted in comfort, exclusivity, and high-quality design. But w...

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.UC, CSU must stand upfor foreign studentsRe: “Students p...

SAN JOSE — A petition to an appeals court by the union representing Valley Transportation Authority Workers, requesting a reversal of a supe...

SAN JOSE — Timothy Morigeau sat in the shade of a tree Friday morning outside a packed Department of Motor Vehicles as he approached his thi...

MOUNTAIN VIEW — An office and retail building in a prime location such as Mountain View’s lively downtown district has become a fresh casual...

NEW YORK — The Giants, whose record sits at an impressive 9-3, have yet to play 10 percent of their first season under president of baseball...

A man was shot to death Friday afternoon in the East Oakland hills, authorities said.Related ArticlesAfter early release in...