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It's now possible for teams to play 25 percent of their games after the presentation of the Heisman. Is the award losing relevance?

Donald Trump’s second term comes with the specter of the world’s richest man serving as his political enforcer.

The aerospace giant announced previously it would reduce its workforce by 10% in the coming months as it tries to recover from financial and...

Caltrans plans to have the full closure of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek for 24 hours beginning Friday at 10 p.m., and will reopen the roadway to...

A 42-year-old man from Crockett, was struck and killed while on a scooter on Gibson Canyon Road south of Farrell Road shortly before 9:30 p....

With holiday lights twinkling inside and outside homes, Christmas trees up and decorated with ornaments and lots of activity, it’s clear we’...

Noise disturbance reported on Dec. 6.

A federal judge has sentenced two former Santa Cruz-based gang members to more than two decades each of prison time.

Student passengers involved in a fatal crash on a UC Santa Cruz campus loop shuttle last year have filed a civil negligence lawsuit.

The collision happened about 4:45 a.m.

Yan Zhao has faced scrutiny for her recent comments on the city's economic vitality.

With its caramelized onions and Alpine cheeses, this easy white pizza is perfect for whatever you need, from simple supper to party appetize...

Baires Bakery & Cafe, a longtime dream of owner Daniel Aristimuno, is now open and serving up a little slice of Argentina in Redwood City.

Six races for Congress in California were considered battleground districts by national politics watchers, and helped determine the GOP cont...

Readers' donations could help the child education center in downtown San Jose upgrade its outdoor play area.

Nita Simpson, CEO and founder of Battle Tested Kids, is taking her lived experiences and pouring them into the next generation of Bay Area k...

The map shows the mandatory evacuation area in red, with the approximate fire perimeter indicated by the black line.

With four regular-season games left to earn a playoff berth, the 49ers have four key tandems that can lead the way.

Hield's shooting has waxed and waned along with the Warriors' record. Their roster construction explains why.

It happened in a gated community in an unincorporated county area near Covina around noon on Sunday.

Southern California representative Adam Schiff received a new job title on Monday. U.S. Senator.

Despite critics, corporate departures and other recent bad news, the state's gross domestic product still leads the nation and is the world'...

Cheers for the overthrow of Syria's brutal regime, but the world must stay vigilant about what comes next.

Trump expects the court to let him withhold money that Congress has directed him to spend. He might be disappointed.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Raven-Symone, 39; Emmanuelle Chriqui, 49; Meg White, 50; Kenneth Branagh, 64. Happy Birthday: You are in a bet...