Rat-borne disease leaves one dead, another sickened in Berkeley
BERKELEY — One person died and another fell ill after they contracted a bacterial disease from wild rats…
TikTok influencer killed for his chain in downtown Oakland
Lartey Solomon was a father, registered nurse and health creator known online as “Nurse Solomon.” His family is…
Gray whale killed near Pier 80 in San Francisco Bay
A gray whale found dead near San Francisco’s Pier 80 was killed by injuries consistent with a vessel…
Mayor Lurie drops plan meant to kick-start housing
The office building at 123 Mission St. in San Francisco recently sold. These types of transactions would have…
San Jose business park becomes part of $1.8 billion real estate deal
SAN JOSE — A San Jose business park has been added to a $1.8 billion real estate deal…
Bay Area arts: 12 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend
From a classic comedy double bill to Handel’s famed femme fatale to a festival devoted to flesh-eating plants,…
Bay Area heat wave peaks Thursday. Here’s when it cools
Thursday will feature the first triple digit readings of the year for parts of the Bay Area. Baron/Lynx…
San Jose downtown revitalization gets boost from activating street life
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, San Jose needed a comeback. It was slow at first, as…
Cupertino’s teleconferencing rules may violate meeting transparency laws – The Mercury News
The Cupertino City Council may have violated California’s open meeting law by allowing one of its members to…
Highway 37 overhaul could transform key Bay Area commute
Highway 37, shown in Sonoma County, is a key artery for Bay Area commuters. A multi-billion dollar, 20-year…
How FIFA World Cup has taken over 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium
SANTA CLARA – Matt Greiner, the 49ers’ ace groundskeeper, meticulously and slowly sprayed white paint on what typically…
Investors scout IBM research hub in San Jose and ponder future uses
SAN JOSE — An investment group is eyeing future uses for the iconic IBM research lab in San…