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From bans on declawing cats and plastic grocery bags to new anti-discrimination protections for students and cheaper insulin,…

SAN JOSE — Peters’ Bakery, the 90-year-old San Jose institution, is hoping the public can help them identify…

This year was an interesting one for Biz Beat, with a greater mix of unusual businesses, in addition…

Supermarket sticker shock is top of mind for Bay Area residents, according to a report by think tank…

Dec. 26, 2025 7 AM PT To the editor: I read with appreciation Sam Lubell’s roundup of the…

By Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters Starting Jan. 1, a new law will take effect requiring most tortillas and…

Economic challenges have reduced the number of new restaurant and bar openings set to open locally in 2026.…

Earlier this year, San Jose politicians announced they were targeting the thousands of abandoned shopping carts clogging creeks…

Earlier this year, San Jose politicians announced they were targeting the thousands of abandoned shopping carts clogging creeks…

Many stores will be closed over the holidays, but some will remain open or have shortened hours. Here’s…

Willow Glen’s main drag is about to lose its bark, and dog lovers are devastated. Gussied Up Dog…

As part of a year-long effort to rein in San Jose’s problem with abandoned shopping carts, the city…

New laws in California 2026