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Which GMAT prep book is best?If you’re thinking about earning your MBA, you may already be aware of the Graduate Management Admission Test...

Which cordless vacuum is best?If the prospect of unfurling your vacuum cleaner’s power cord, switching between outlets as you move around t...

Which BLACK + DECKER steam irons are best?There’s simply no better look than freshly ironed, wrinkle-free clothing. Whether you’re on the w...

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jaimie Alexander, 41; Aaron Eckhart, 57; Courtney B. Vance, 65; Liza Minnelli, 79.Happy Birthday: Enthusiasm...

Dear Eric: Over the years my husband and I have given our son and daughter-in-law many gifts such as kitchen appliances, furniture, a car an...

On Wednesday at 1:49 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a wind advisory in effect until 11 p.m. for Carquinez Strait and Delta.“South...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We threw a small potluck birthday lunch in the break room for one of our co-workers.Related ArticlesAdvice |...

DEAR ABBY: I returned from an errand this morning, and my husband was across the street from our house wearing only a robe, naked underneath...

SAN JOSE — Archbishop Mitty knew it wouldn’t have an easy road back to the CIF Open Division state championship game. The Monarchs, without...

Northern California was placed under a wind advisory by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 12:10 a.m. The advisory is valid betwee...

SUNNYVALE — The first shot of the game for The King’s Academy was a 3-point attempt by Caedmon Dickson that went swish.The 6-foot-6 senior...

STOCKTON— San Ramon Valley left it all on the floor. Despite a cold shooting night, early foul trouble and a raucous opposing crowd, the vi...

SAN JOSE — It’ll be a night that San Jose Sharks center Patrick Giles will remember forever.Goalie Alexandar Georgiev, though, might want t...

SAN FRANCISCO – Archbishop Riordan had five players on the floor against De La Salle in Tuesday’s NorCal Open Division boys basketball champ...

NorCal basketball regionalsBoysOpen DivisionTuesdayNorCal finalNo. 1 Archbishop Riordan 52, No. 2 De La Salle 40SoCal finalNo. 1 Roos...

By Mark AndersonThe Associated PressLAS VEGAS — Braden Huff scored 18 points and Gonzaga avenged two regular-season losses to Saint Mary’s...

Cannabis pairing events are quickly becoming the hottest trend in the world of gourmet dining and beverage tasting. Just like wine pairings,...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Giants couldn’t say for certain what they were getting when they signed Justin Verlander. He, yes, still had the pas...

191 Escobar Avenue – Google Street ViewA condominium located in the 100 block of Escobar Avenue in Los Gatos has a new owner. The 1,218-squ...

SAN  JOSE — Frank Taylor’s name may be absent from its buildings, but his “mammoth influence” is tattooed across downtown and northern San J...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Andrej Stojakovic scored 29, Mady Sissoko and Rytis Petraitis each posted double-doubles and California rallied to be...

By Janie McCauleyThe Associated PressSTANFORD — Maxime Raynaud sprinted across the court and in practically no time had triumphantly picke...

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Oakland leaders mustaddress antisemitismRe: “Oakland lead...

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Homeless must obeythe law as others doRe: “Shelter refusa...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Before the A’s officially left Oakland, the largest contract they ever dolled out was a six-year, $66 million deal to Er...