Complaint alleges San Jose employees, contractor improperly disposed of homeless residents’ belongings
Amid the growing crackdown on encampments throughout the city, San Jose now faces a rash of complaints about…
City Lights in San Jose goes for laughs, not chills, in ‘Dracula’
You know, come to think of it, maybe Dracula has gotten a “bite” of a bad rap. I…
Sutter Health preps patient visits at big new South Bay medical campus
SANTA CLARA — Sutter Health is ready to launch patient care in one of several buildings that will…
Fair corporate taxes could bail out cities like Oakland
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Fair corporate taxescould…
Highlights captured from Week 6, 2025 – The Mercury News
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Former SF nonprofit leader pleads guilty to embezzling $241,000
Athena Harven, 56, pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud in a plea agreement filed Friday in federal…
An American Scandal’ examines the human cost of a broken system – The Mercury News
The subtitle of “Rehab,” Shoshana Walter’s book about the collective failure in this country regarding widespread drug addiction,…
A ‘middle-income’ housing program didn’t deliver on promises of affordability. Can Oakland make it work? – East Bay Times
Oakland officials have a new take on a controversial housing program that hasn’t always delivered the affordability it…
Why ‘no tax on tips’ may have limited benefits for California workers – The Mercury News
No tax on tips, a campaign promise by President Donald Trump, is now part of the U.S. tax…
Diwali will be official California holiday
Diwali, the vibrant festival of lights celebrated in Hinduism and other religions, will become an official state holiday…
Two cars hit in shooting on Highway 24 in Oakland
OAKLAND — A man was arrested in connection with a shooting on an Oakland freeway Thursday afternoon, authorities…
Californians spend $8,640 more than other Americans. Where did it go? – The Mercury News
We all know that California is a pricey place to live. However, what drives those higher expenses is…