Flu cases on the rise in California; doctors urge vaccinations – The Mercury News
With months left of flu season, influenza cases are on the rise in California and transmission is high…
Lick Observatory’s damaged telescope dome still open to elements as another rainstorm approaches – The Mercury News
After Santa delivered big trouble to Lick Observatory — the iconic astronomy complex atop Mount Hamilton east of…
Lick Observatory damaged by 110-mph winds as storms threaten telescope
Winds exceeding 110 mph that tore across the top of Mount Hamilton early Christmas morning blasted a massive…
The SJ Sharks are biting again; that puts GM Mike Grier in a tricky spot
Success is a funny thing in the NHL. You spend years begging for it, scraping the bottom of…
How Medicaid became such a drag on Colorado’s state budget
Colorado lawmakers are facing their second budget cycle in a row in which they’re forecast to have about…
Obamacare insurance costs to spike in California
Talia Mindich of Berkeley will see the cost of her Affordable Care Act health insurance plan rise by…
Construction of Hilo roundabout to start in ’27
The intersection of Bayfront Highway, Kamehameha Avenue and Waianuenue Avenue in Hilo is set for a $22 million…
San Jose Sharks, Macklin Celebrini to host Winnipeg Jets, Florida Panthers
The San Jose Sharks feel like, with the way they’re playing, they can compete with any team in…
As Santa Clara County’s Measure A looks like it will prevail, county officials are still bracing for health care cuts – The Mercury News
While Santa Clara County’s ballot initiative to help shore up its coffers amid colossal federal cuts to Medicaid…
49ers’ injury updates on Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Ricky Pearsall
SANTA CLARA — One player surely can’t flip the 49ers’ morale after Fred Warner’s season-ending ankle injury. But…
Dow Jones Futures: Stocks Swing On China, Powell; Nvidia Skids, Walmart Leads New Buys
Dow Jones futures rose slightly overnight, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. Chip-equipment giant ASML (ASML),…
AI Soaks Up Record VC Dollars
Venture capital has never been more one-sided. In 2025, investors funneled nearly $193 billion into AI startups, the…