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Chris Johnson | (TNS) CQ-Roll CallWASHINGTON — House Republicans have included five immigration-related measures in an initial package of r...

BERKELEY — Police continued to seek information Friday after a mother told them that two people in a van tried to take her child early Thurs...

By LINLEY SANDERS and NICHOLAS RICCARDIWASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of Republicans say they are confident in the 2024 vote count after Dona...

PITTSBURG — A man who allegedly killed a 50-year-old man during a physical confrontation was sentenced to 26 years in prison through a plea...

California classrooms will see less smartphone use, more inclusive history classes and additional courses in the new year, as a slew of new...

Some people, notably tech CEOs and out-of-state politicians, like to complain about how dirty San Francisco is. Others embrace the trashines...

John Bagala and Dan Peters were staying at a New Orleans hotel just a few blocks from Bourbon Street when a driver struck and killed at leas...

This country has always had a hypocritical relationship with the undocumented workers who keep America’s agricultural, construction and hosp...

California likely had fewer traffic fatalities in 2024 than in the past five years, nearly returning to pre-pandemic numbers.An estimated 2...

A small plane crashed through the roof of a large furniture manufacturing building in Fullerton on Thursday, shortly after the pilot radioed...

Exit polling suggests that the dominating issue for voters in the presidential election was the economy. Americans can barely afford groceri...

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eli Manning, 44; Danica McKellar, 50; Mel Gibson, 69; Victoria Principal, 75.Happy Birthday: It’s up to you t...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I hosted two couples for dinner at our home that went very well. The next day, I was experiencing some stomach upset and...

Today is Friday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2025. There are 362 days left in the year.Today in history:On Jan. 3, 1920, Boston Red Sox owner...

DEAR ABBY: I need advice about getting in contact with my daughter.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: My boyfriend thinks...

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky didn’t have to remind his players about what happened the last time they played the Tampa Ba...

SAN FRANCISCO — Steph Curry sprained the thumb on his shooting hand in the Warriors’ most recent game against the Cavaliers, putting him on...

By Kristie Rieken | Associated PressBEAUMONT, Texas — Shamsud-Din Jabbar grew up in Texas, joined the U.S. Army and eventually settled in H...

Bay Area Home Report3057 Fruitdale Avenue – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 3000 block of Fruitdale Avenue in San J...

A man died more than a week after he was hit by a car in San Jose last month, according to a San Jose Police Department news release.Relate...

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.State PUC shouldn’tkeep rewarding PG&ERe: “PG&E rate-hik...

EAST PALO ALTO — Drivers who normally use the northbound University Avenue off-ramp from U.S. Highway 101 will find it closed this weekend d...

Bay Area Home Report15329 Peach Hill Road – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 15300 block of Peach Hill Road in Sarat...