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SAN BRUNO – A former San Bruno elementary school teacher was convicted Friday of molesting four female students over a multi-year period, ac...

Ever since he started the San Jose Repertory Theater in 1980, Jim Reber has been something of a serial entrepreneur when it comes to launchi...

Nearly a dozen cities and counties — including several in the Bay Area — have signed onto a recent lawsuit led by Santa Clara County and San...

OAKLAND — After layoffs, fire station closures and other deep funding cuts, Oakland officials hope the worst is over with the city’s budget...

Nearly a month after an explosion at Martinez Refining Company reduced gas supplies at the pump and pushed up costs, motorists around the Ba...

With just 22 months remaining in his governorship, Gavin Newsom knows that two interrelated promises he made to voters seven years ago — to...

Shortly after the German election polls closed Feb. 23, Elon Musk placed a congratulatory call — but not to conservative leader Friedrich Me...

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Bieber, 31; Kesha, 38; Lupita Nyong’o, 42; Ron Howard, 71.Happy Birthday: Tune into your heart and ask...

Dear Eric: My husband passed away unexpectedly at a young age. I am a few years younger than he was, and of course it was a shock.Related A...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m worried about my husband. We recently moved to a new town for my job, and I can tell he’s having a hard time adjusting....

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My boyfriend’s ex moved to our city and asked to stay with us for a week while renovations were being finished on her new...

SANTA CLARA — Lynn Byun wasn’t even sure if she was trying to score.St. Francis’ sophomore winger had the ball on the far side of the field...

SANTA CLARA – With every smothering defensive sequence, every tough basket, every nifty pass on the Leavey Center floor on Friday night, Arc...

Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well...

Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well...

OAKLAND — A 69-year-old Oakland man who worked as a substitute teacher allegedly sent racially charged letters to a San Leandro elementary s...

SANTA CLARA – Archbishop Mitty called a timeout with two minutes remaining in a close Central Coast Section Open Division girls basketball t...

When the seasons shift, they bring more than just weather changes—they bring an opportunity to realign, reset, and grow. Whether it’s the bu...

949 Galindo Court – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 900 block of Galindo Court in Milpitas has new owners. The 3,389-squa...

By FERNANDA FIGUEROAAs President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the Un...

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39474 Benavente Avenue – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 39400 block of Benavente Avenue in Fremont has new owners. The 2...

Walnut Creek, meet Millionaire’s Bacon.Hoyul Steven Choi’s Sweet Maple restaurant group has just opened its highly anticipated Walnut Creek...

The Hotline is delighted to provide college football fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brand...

12630 Paseo Olivos – Google Street ViewA house located in the 12600 block of Paseo Olivos in Saratoga has new owners. The 1,260-square-foot...