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SANTA CLARA – That’s a wrap on the 49ers’ minicamp and offseason program, one that lacked drama for a welcome change and instead introduced...

So far, the federal government is in large part failing the victims of Los Angeles County’s January firestorms that swept through the Pacifi...

After two years of devastating wildfire in 2020 and 2021, California experienced three relatively mild years in a row.But this year began w...

In 1947, decades before the federal Clean Air Act, California’s leaders began regulating the causes of harmful air pollution. It was also ou...

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lucy Hale, 36; Kevin McHale, 37; Diablo Cody, 47; Boy George, 64.Happy Birthday: Keep your mind engaged and y...

Israelis, diaspora Jewry and friends of Israel everywhere need to understand that the way Israel is fighting the war in the Gaza Strip today...

Dear Eric: I am in my 70s so I should know better. Almost two years ago I had to put my 13-year-old Yorkshire terrier Shorty to sleep. This...

My unifying theory of finance is that everything goes seriously wrong when people start seeing something — a bond, a mortgage-backed securit...

By LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The massive military parade that President Donald Trump has long wanted is set to st...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am in a rough spot financially. I really can’t afford to attend concerts, grab coffee, dine at restaurants, etc.Relate...

DEAR ABBY: I am a mother of six and a grandma to four. We are a close family and enjoy each other’s company.Related Articles...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Preston Judd scored a shorthanded goal in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the San Jose Earthquakes t...

SAN FRANCISCO — A Peninsula woman is facing time behind bars after being found guilty of embezzling millions of dollars from a seafood compa...

During its 111-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Oklahoma City became the highest-scoring team in l...

SAN JOSE — In the span of two minutes, Bay FC went from inches away from going up a goal to giving up a head-scratcher in a 1-0 loss.Facing...

INDIANAPOLIS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 10-poi...

The cannabis industry is evolving rapidly, and at the heart of that evolution are the artists, content creators, designers, and entrepreneur...

SAN FRANCISCO — An East Bay man has been charged with stealing $800,000 from prepaid debit cards, prosecutors said.Related Articles...

LOS ANGELES — Injured Giants third baseman Matt Chapman said Friday he will wear a splint on his right hand for one more week, then potentia...

3145 Emerson Street – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 3100 block of Emerson Street in Palo Alto has a new owner. The 2,38...

The United States is a nation of immigrants, and California even more so, with twice the national percentage of immigrants. Just over a quar...

A juvenile humpback whale was spotted caught in two sets of commercial crab gear southwest of Humboldt Bay on June 7. Its whereabouts are cu...

The Hotline is delighted to provide West Coast fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huf...

5479 Fiesta Road – Google Street ViewA 2,056-square-foot house built in 1962 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 5400 b...

An anti-fraud expert who worked as a senior manager of privacy and security at Santa Clara computer chip titan NVIDIA has been charged with...