Family of former NFL running back Doug Martin sues Oakland, police officers, paramedics in October death
The family of former NFL player Doug Martin filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the city of Oakland, five…
Los Gatos’ vintage downtown is a window to the past
To step back in time to a vintage American downtown, one need not go far from the whir…
Stanford, UC Berkeley rank among world’s top universities as research funding faces cuts
Stanford University and UC Berkeley again ranked among the top 10 universities in the world in a new…
New offer emerges for Oakland Arena, but officials say sale process is already locked in
OAKLAND — A new suitor has emerged with an offer to acquire one of the Bay Area’s most…
Mike Krukow speaks out on SF Giants’ players’ ‘Pride Night’ cap stance
With the Giants embroiled in a national controversy following last Friday’s Pride Night at Oracle Park, longtime broadcaster…
What to know about Mayor Barbara Lee’s push to transform how Oakland is run
OAKLAND — Turmoil has been brewing for weeks inside Oakland City Hall, where elected leaders are considering whether…
World Cup food: Try the cuisines of the teams playing in the Bay Area
For the first time in 32 years, the Bay Area is hosting FIFA Men’s World Cup matches. Perhaps…
How California Worked With China to Make You Poorer — Minding The Campus
Nick Shirley revealed the scope and threatening rot that fraud poses to taxpayers in Minnesota and California, but…
Sharks, blessed with No. 2 pick in NHL draft, face tough decision
This wasn’t supposed to happen. Not this year. The lottery? That wasn’t the Sharks’ concern anymore. No, this…
Santana Row stabbing suspect had history of being stabbing victim himself
A year before the 13-year-old was accused of the Valentine’s Day stabbing death of another boy at Santana…
San Jose Sharks to pick No. 2 in NHL draft; Toronto Maple Leafs win lottery
SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier could hardly believe what he was seeing as…
A WWII hero and the ship on which he served honored in Alameda – The Mercury News
ALAMEDA — A new World War II exhibit and a long-time war hero of the era were celebrated…