California ranks among worst states to retire. Here’s why
Maureen Spranza marked her retirement with a party in August 2024. By December of 2025, the 60-year-old was…
SF Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee discusses brief detainment at LAX
SAN RAMON — Prior to the second leg of the Giants’ FanFest tour, outfielder Jung Hoo Lee described…
Facebook app owner Meta decides to chop hundreds of Bay Area jobs
BURLINGAME — Facebook owner Meta Platforms disclosed plans to slash hundreds of jobs in the Bay Area, reductions…
Home prices dip in 88% of California – The Mercury News
Here’s some modest relief for California house hunters: values were falling in 88% of the state as 2025…
Immigration officials allow suspect in $100 million California jewelry heist to self deport, avoiding trial – The Mercury News
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and JAIMIE DING, Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Federal immigration authorities allowed a suspect in…
Are California businesses overregulated? Researcher compares states’ rules
For decades, business leaders have complained that California’s regulatory climate has overburdened companies across the state, blaming a…
XX cool concerts and shows to catch this week
From a Cajun music festival to the California Symphony celebrating Schubert San Francisco Art Week, there is a…
California snake endangered since the 1960s prepares to make a comeback
In an unassuming building at the San Francisco Zoo, 115 brilliantly colored baby snakes are being fattened up…
Billionaire tax proposal roils Bay Area havens for the super-rich
When billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla publicly branded Rep. Ro Khanna a “commie comrade” over the weekend, it…
Oakland adds 14 new police officers at academy graduation – The Mercury News
OAKLAND — The Oakland Police Department got a much-needed infusion Friday with the graduation of 14 new officers…
Oakland adds 14 new police officers at academy graduation – East Bay Times
OAKLAND — The Oakland Police Department got a much-needed infusion Friday with the graduation of 14 new officers…
9 bowls worth chasing down
It came late in the holiday season, so many might not’ve seen it, but the Bay Area received…