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There’s nothing new about the problem of money in politics. We’ve been warned for decades that America is or is becoming an oligarchy. But s...

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mario Williams, 40; Justin Timberlake, 44; Kerry Washington, 48; Portia de Rossi, 52.Happy Birthday: You’re h...

Dear Eric: My husband and I have two daughters, both in their 40s. The younger one has a career, is married and pays her own bills. The othe...

DEAR HARRIETTE: A friend of mine is in a relationship, and in my opinion, her partner is not good to her.Related ArticlesAdvice |...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I kept my birth name when I got married 10 years ago. However, my parents insist on calling me “Mrs. Husband’s-Last-Name....

DEAR ABBY: My husband has a female friend he grew up with. They have exchanged “happy birthday” texts for many years.Related ArticlesAdvi...

The San Jose Sharks allowed four goals in less than eight minutes to start the second period in what became a 6-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken...

MONTEREY — Much of the Bay Area will be under a flood watch this weekend as a storm system rolls through the region, according to the Nation...

If you’re a fan of sour drinks, then you’ve got to try a cool glass of Electric Lemonade. This alluring blue-tinged mix is perfectly suited...

HALF MOON BAY — A 43-year-old business owner was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly lured an employee to a remote...

SAN JOSE – Instead of airing on NBC Sports California, the San Jose Sharks’ game against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Thurs...

Bay Area Home Report2 Foxglove Lane – Google Street ViewA 1,995-square-foot house built in 2000 has changed hands. The property located in...

SUNNYVALE — One person was killed and three others were injured in a fiery crash Wednesday in Sunnyvale, according to authorities.Related A...

Nick the Greek has hit the big 8-0.That’s number of restaurants, not years.That location opened this month along Mountain View’s restauran...

PLEASANT HILL — As two alleged gang members from Richmond are beginning to go before a jury on charges related to a double homicide, police...

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.RFK Jr. nominationshould raise alarmsRe: “Caroline Kenn...

Bay Area Home Report749 San Jude Avenue – Google Street ViewA house located in the 700 block of San Jude Avenue in Palo Alto has a new own...

Rep. Lateefah Simon thought she would be delivering a $2 million check to the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation this week — the f...

California Democrats in the state Legislature were poised Thursday to approve $50 million to fund fresh and anticipated lawsuits against the...

A new Buddhist Community Center is slated to replace a former 24-Hour fitness facility on Lawrence Avenue in Sunnyvale.Buddhist Americans m...

Cal and Stanford agreed to join the ACC in the summer of 2023, signing their lives away for 12 years and partial shares of the conference’s...

Bay Area Home Report43060 Calle Esperanza – Google Street ViewA 2,374-square-foot house built in 2019 has changed hands. The spacious, rec...

SAN JOSE – Even if it made sense for the San Jose Sharks, there’s no way general manager Mike Grier would ask Finnish-born center Mikael Gra...

SAN JOSE — A top South Bay business leader hopes to draw up a game plan to ensure San Jose can score plenty of economic benefits from upcomi...

By Hillel Italie | Associated PressNEW YORK — Marianne Faithfull, the British pop star, muse, libertine and old soul who inspired and helpe...