Bay Area gasoline prices soar, fueled by Iran war crude oil volatility
Gas prices across the Bay Area have surged nearly 17% since the U.S. and Israel began strikes against…
Why are crows pecking away at a freshly painted wall in Alameda?
DEAR JOAN: We have been noticing an odd behavior with the crows. Our local senior center was painted…
Vote no on new sales tax and BART board’s scare tactics
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Five candidates for California governor in ‘statistical dead heat’
The race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom is still wide open and the candidates’ views on the state’s…
10 new cafes you need to know about
As the Bay Area slowly — some might say glacially — crawls into spring, there’s nothing better than…
Oakland and San Jose airports saw declining traffic in 2025 — but there’s one bright spot
Passenger trips declined at both San Jose and Oakland airports during 2025, while San Francisco airport saw an…
San Jose and Oakland airports saw declining traffic in 2025 — but there’s one bright spot
San Jose Airport and Oakland Airport both suffered declines in passenger trips during 2025, while San Francisco Airport…
San Jose and Oakland airports saw declining traffic in 2025 — but there’s one bright spot
San Jose Airport and Oakland Airport both suffered declines in passenger trips during 2025, while San Francisco Airport…
Bay Area tech workers continue to lose jobs but recovery may be in view
As Bay Area tech companies continue to shed jobs, signs have emerged that point to an overall easing…
Republican candidate surges to a lead in California governor’s race – The Mercury News
In the first independent poll since San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan joined the governor’s race, Republican former Fox…
Grok and other ‘nudification’ apps put Silicon Valley at center outrage
Cutting-edge AI technology allowing boys and men to digitally undress girls and women without consent has put male-dominated…
Headline: Why is a little bird tapping on a Los Gatos window?
DEAR JOAN: I live in the foothills and for the past two weeks, every morning between 7 and 7:30,…