Orinda burglary victims stunned after suspect charged in Martinez stabbing death
ORINDA, Calif. – A man was charged with special-circumstance murder Tuesday in the stabbing death of a Martinez…
68-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Martinez home, suspect sought
Authorities in Contra Costa County are searching for a suspect after a man was found fatally stabbed outside…
Prop. 43 would make some local taxes harder to pass. What’s at stake?
Following a wave of new voter-approved tax increases that reached the ballot through the signature-gathering process in recent…
Everything you need to know about Asadero, L.A.’s viral new taco stand
For months, no one lined up at Asadero. But Emiliano “Ruben” Martinez believed in his fledgling taqueria and…
California earmarks $40 million to speed up vote counting
State lawmakers are hoping that a big investment in county election offices will help reveal results faster this…
Ex-Redlands deputy police chief was California’s highest city earner in 2025, but didn’t work a day
You’d have to work a long time to earn $1 million, unless you’re the former Redlands police deputy…
Election 2026: All 14 propositions before California voters this year, explained – The Mercury News
From taxes and spending to elections, from healthcare to housing, California voters have a bevy of issues to…
Are dead bees on Oakland porch a sign of ‘zombee’ apocalypse?
DEAR JOAN: In the past month I have come out in the morning to find bees dying on…
Are dead bees on Oakland porch a sign of ‘zombee’ apocalypse?
DEAR JOAN: In the past month I have come out in the morning to find bees dying on…
Contributor: The next big thing in restaurants? Small and steady growth
The sky is falling. Ask anyone who owns a restaurant — except Richie Lopez, owner of the three-month-old…
The Times’ baseball coaches of the year: Matt Mowry and Gus Rico of Birmingham
For the first time in 20 years under the coaching of Matt Mowry, Birmingham High‘s baseball team won…
Masen Ruiz’s 3-run triple keys Birmingham’s City baseball title
Call it fate or destiny. In the bottom of the fifth inning on Saturday at Dodger Stadium in…