How SF’s Original Joe’s family expanded Bay Area restaurant empire
Siblings Elena and John Duggan, shown with the sign from the 1937 Original Joe’s, provide a California twist on…
SF marks 1906 earthquake anniversary with sirens, vintage attire
Performers in vintage attire sing “San Francisco” to close out the 120th annual 1906 earthquake and fire anniversary…
Clock donation sets off a history mystery about old San Jose City Hall – The Mercury News
History San Jose has received countless donations over the years, but few have caused so many people to…
This coastal Bay Area hike is so popular it now needs new rules
Visitors take the Ace Trail to Pedro Point Headlands in Pacifica, a popular coastal hiking spot that will soon…
Republicans Hilton, Bianco lead California governor’s race following Swalwell’s exit, Becerra sees surge in support – The Mercury News
In the first poll since Eric Swalwell’s scandal-plagued exit from the California governor’s race, two Republicans — former…
Get rid of California’s Board of Equalization
The Board of Equalization’s former duties have largely been transferred to the Department of Tax and Fee Administration…
S.F. measles case highlights risk for babies too young for vaccine
A mobile clinic in Spartanburg, S.C., offers measles vaccinations during a February outbreak that sickened hundreds, part of…
California’s San Andreas Fault produced big earthquakes before 1906
The 1906 earthquake and fire destroyed buildings along Montgomery Street in San Francisco. Scientists have used sediment layers…
Judge finds man accused of killing John Beam mentally unfit
The criminal case against the 27-year-old man accused of killing John Beam at Laney College is on hold,…
Bay Area adds jobs at brisk pace in February but California loses jobs
Despite thousands of job losses throughout California during February, the Bay Area saw a hiring upswing fueled partly…
Grateful Deads can catch Gillian Welch, David Rawlings concert tour
Local Grateful Dead fans are in for a massive treat this weekend as Gillian Welch and David Rawlings…
One dead after multi-vehicle crash near San Jose shopping center
One person died at the scene of a multi-vehicle collision near downtown San Jose Friday morning, police said. …