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A Richmond man was convicted Friday for a San Rafael street shooting that partially paralyzed the victim.A jury found Jose Alejandro Delacr...

Two ski patrollers were caught in an avalanche Friday at the Mammoth Mountain ski area, leaving one injured in “extremely critical” conditio...

Feb. 16VANDALISM: 1:07 p.m. on Oak Rim Way. Someone poured gasoline behind the caller’s unit.Feb. 14Related ArticlesCrime and Public Sa...

MARTINEZ — It was a late night meeting, ostensibly to sort out an escalating problem over burglary allegations and the victims taking to soc...

Inner Wheel is hosting a champagne brunch fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Saratoga Country Club to support the Myoelectric Limb Project....

It’s the time of year for slow cooking, which calls for hearty stews exuding warmth in heat and flavor. This short rib stew will satisfy any...

President Donald Trump has threatened to deport millions of immigrants living in the United States without legal permission. But nearly a mo...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Bryce Eldridge hasn’t forgotten the first time he took batting practice at Oracle Park. Mainly because he’s still a bit...

A proverb said to have arisen in 16th-century England postulates that “too many cooks spoil the broth.” When too many people are working on...

SAN JOSE — At some point late last season, David Quinn figured that his job with the San Jose Sharks was as much about trying to lift the sp...

By Jessie Moore, The Fresh ToastWhat do you do with all the leftover candy? Why not make it into an even taster treat? And maybe make it a...

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk were entirely right that America’s aid programs merited scrutiny and reform. Yet so far what these two...

Which crochet supply kit is best?Crocheting is a fun pastime that allows you to create ponchos, hats, scarves, blankets and more for you an...

Which washable rug is best?A great rug can tie a space together, bring out other design elements and colors in the space and create cozy, l...

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shane Lyons, 37; Molly Ringwald, 57; John Travolta, 71; Yoko Ono, 92.Happy Birthday: Your tunnel vision will...

Dear Eric: My sister is going through a divorce after 40 years of marriage.Related ArticlesAdvice | Asking Eric: I get thes...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I was dating a guy for a few months, and it was really sweet. He understood me so much that I really started to believe that...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am blind and have been since birth. Unlike some people I know, I don’t get offended if people ask me questions or say s...

DEAR ABBY: I am a senior woman and have been in a relationship for five months with a widower. His wife died three years ago.Related Articl...

In 2025, cannabis tourism has blossomed into a mainstream travel niche, drawing enthusiasts from around the world to explore the cultural, c...

SAN JOSE — In an online fundraiser, the family of a 15-year-old recent homicide victim says the boy was killed while out on a Valentine’s Da...

SAN LEANDRO — Police here are asking the public to be on the lookout for a 76-year-old woman believed to be wandering the streets.Dorothy P...

For the first time, “Monster Hunter Now” will introduce a fresh season without a new weapon. Although the upcoming chapter, “The Blossoming...

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Homeless camp banis cruel, misguidedRe: “Homeless camp ba...

Anger at the Trump administration bubbled over across the Bay Area as hundreds gathered for “Not My President’s Day” to protest alleged anti...