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Some people like to read books; others prefer to play with them. The transformation of reading material into beautiful, sometimes bizarre ob...

LAFAYETTE – When Karyss “KK” Lacanlale had the ball in her hands, Acalanes’ high-octane attack became supercharged. Even if she was standin...

Free mealsWest Valley and Mission colleges are set to launch the first universal free meal program at a community college in the U.S. this...

From an ice rink in Vacaville to the USA Hockey Nationals in Virginia, the Golden State Elite 16U AA Girls hockey team is set to prove that...

The partial skeletal remains discovered March 22, 1995, in a riverbed off of Highway 129 east of Rogge Lane near Aromas are those of 13-year...

A Pasadena Unified School District security officer was removed from her position after allegations she forced an 11-year-old, middle school...

SAN JOSE – After three straight years of being at or near the bottom of the NHL standings, the San Jose Sharks recognize the need to make im...

Rancho Santa Fe’s Paige Hansen recently appeared on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” pitching her growing company BAM,  America’s first-ever buckwheat mi...

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michael Fassbender, 48; Christopher Meloni, 64; Emmylou Harris, 78; Linda Hunt, 80.Happy Birthday: Attitude a...

Dear Eric: A lady I know does shopping for Instacart, and occasionally she will post on Facebook photos of homes she has delivered to, addin...

DEAR HARRIETTE: Last year, I started partnering with a local business to put on events that allowed for people to get acquainted with new ne...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My teenage son has begun seeing a new neurologist, who is highly recommended and seems to be very skilled.Related Articl...

Today is Wednesday, April 2, the 92nd day of 2025. There are 273 days left in the year.Today in history:On April 2, 2005, John Paul II, th...

With each basket, Stephen Curry continues to join more and more rarified air. He already owns the all-time record for 3-point makes, recent...

ALAMEDA COUNTY – BART trains are not running between Union City and Hayward due to a medical emergency, the transit agency said.Related Art...

National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day, celebrated annually on March 1st, is a tribute to one of America’s most cherished spreads: peanut butter...

Defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin was injured by Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano early in the third period of Tuesday’s game at Honda Cent...

By Bruce Weber, The New York TimesVal Kilmer, a homegrown Hollywood actor who tasted leading-man stardom as Jim Morrison and Batman, but wh...

PITTSBURG — Though it was April Fools, Granada wasn’t messing around in its matchup with Pittsburg. On a windy afternoon and in a battle of...

By Terry Hacienda, The Fresh ToastPart of the cannabis industry supported the new president, betting he was going to move and move quickly...

Steph Curry raced past Jimmy Butler, with his hands up and ready for the pass, late in the first half of Tuesday night’s game at Memphis. C...

HOUSTON — Logan Webb is a different pitcher now than he was last year. He’s tweaked his mechanics. He’s upped his cutter usage. He’s altered...

SAN JOSE – A man was shot and killed Tuesday morning in San Jose, according to authorities.Related ArticlesSan Jose police...

5670 Paseo Navarro – Google Street ViewA 2,049-square-foot house built in 1968 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 5600...

DUBLIN – A magnitude 3.0 earthquake jolted the East Bay on Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.Related Articles...