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The pin depicting a vintage sign from the San Jose strip club is one of a dozen new designs being sold by the Preservation Action Council, w...

As the number of people living with autism has grown, so have alternative therapies promising to alleviate or even reverse its associated be...

New research suggests a glimmer of hope when it comes to the thorny problem of recycling plastics — one that may allow us to have our cake,...

The incident happened when the children were left unattended inside a car in the 100 block of Hamilton Avenue, police said.

Many investors think value will once again have its day — although they’ve been waiting on that day for quite some time.

Santa Clara's cost per residents is among the highest in the state.

Led by three touchdowns from John "Sharky" Tamale, No. 9 Bishop O'Dowd handily defeated No. 15 Bishop O'Dowd

Taxpayers can't afford to fund supposed climate programs promised by a state that has not delivered on past commitments.

It's time to invest in proven climate solutions now rather than pay later as communities cope with contaminated water.

Increased absenteeism after COVID cuts funding as state bases support on student attendance instead of enrollment.

Three second-quarter touchdowns gave Willow Glen a 20-point halftime cushion as the Rams remained unbeaten.

Vatican is eager to strengthen ties with Beijing, but shouldn't compromise on principles for deeper access to country.

The 49ers need their pass rush to fluster former teammate Sam Darnold while Brock Purdy does not repeat last season's mistakes in Minnesota.

Ross no doubt is a financial genius, but for readers of "Risks and Returns" fearing they will be caught up in theory and formulas, that is n...

Jocelyn Yow's "Voting With Mommy" seeks to teach children good civic habits.

It was hard to follow everything that happened when the Supreme Court handed down its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization...

Celebrities born on this day, today's birthday horoscope and numbers and the daily horoscope for each zodiac sign.

In a beginning bridge class, you learn that you must follow suit. Declarer can take advantage of that obligation in the play.In today’s dea...

TODAY’S WORD — SHAMBLES (SHAMBLES: SHAM-buls: A scene or state of great destruction; wreckage.)Average mark 44 wordsTime limit 60 minutes...

I wasn't the one who put photos on Facebook.

When I challenged her, she doubled down.

Just put it in a bag with a note? That seems intrusive and rude.

We fear he's destined for life in her basement.

President William McKinley died in Buffalo, New York, of gunshot wounds inflicted by an assassin eight days prior; Vice President Theodore R...

Pittsburg denies Archbishop Riordan's comeback bid, improves to 3-0 behind stellar performance from Washington State commit Jamar Searcy