VTA board votes to join regional sales tax measure
SAN JOSE – The Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors voted late Thursday to join a regional sales tax measure aimed at propping up struggling public transit agencies. Senate Bill…
US drifts further from allies as it shrugs at Israel’s Gaza plan
Anthony Zurcher North America correspondent in Washington EPA President Donald Trump said this week it was “pretty much up to Israel” whether to occupy Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s…
Map: Canyon fire evacuation zone
A wildfire burning west of Santa Clarita near Lake Piru has forced evacuations of nearby residents. Related Articles Map: Real fire prompts evacuations in Jurupa Valley Canyon fire: Evacuation orders…
Crocs US sales tumble as shoppers choose trainers
Adam Hancock & Jennifer Meierhans Business reporters Getty Images Crocs’ share price plunged after the rubber clog-maker revealed a fall in US sales as shoppers chose to spend on trainers…
San Jose hotel may be transformed into memory and residential care hub
SAN JOSE — The Aloft hotel in western San Jose could be converted into a residential care hub for seniors, documents on file with city planners show. At 4241 Moorpark…
What we know about Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City
Hugo Bachega Middle East correspondent Getty Images Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza City have been struggling to access food because of Israel’s blockade and ongoing attacks on the…
More controversy over how Alameda County will spend $1.8 billion in Measure W funds, but supervisors stick to their plan
After a week of controversy over how Alameda County will spend its Measure W funds, the Board of Supervisors finally put the $1.8 billion debate to bed — but not…
South African court rules that Zambia can repatriate body of ex-president
A South African court has ruled that Zambia’s government can repatriate the body of former President Edgar Lungu and give him a state funeral, despite his family’s opposition. The Pretoria…
California Democrats mulling a return to state’s sordid gerrymandered past
Under pressure from President Donald Trump, Texas’s dominant Republicans are attempting to redraw the state’s congressional districts and thus increase the number of GOP-held seats after the midterms. Republicans have…
President John Mahama promises full investigation
Thomas Naadi BBC News in Accra Danai Nesta Kupemba BBC News Khanyisile Ngcobo BBC News EPA Ghana is in a period of national mourning after the helicopter crash Ghana’s President…