The US is at a dangerous crossroads after Charlie Kirk shooting
Katty KayUS Special Correspondent BBC It has been a brutal week in America and I’m not the only one wondering whether the country can pull itself out of this spiral…
SF Giants react to Clayton Kershaw’s retirement announcement
LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw will make the final regular-season start of his career on Friday night at Dodger Stadium after announcing his intent to retire after the 2025 season.…
Sex abuse charges against top Australian radio host downgraded
Prosecutors have downgraded some of the most serious sex abuse charges against veteran broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones after a court hearing on Thursday. Mr Jones now faces…
Fight ends in fatal stabbing, arrest
FREMONT — One person was killed and another was arrested following a fight Thursday in Fremont, police said. Officers were dispatched around noon to the 600 block of Upper Vintners…
Trump clashes with Australian journalist over business deals in office
Watch: Trump accuses journalist of “hurting Australia” Donald Trump has accused an Australian journalist of “hurting Australia” after he was asked about his business deals while in office. John Lyons…
Valkyries process end of inaugural season, look ahead to offseason – The Mercury News
OAKLAND — Monique Billings said it all without saying a word. Inside the Valkyries’ practice facility Thursday afternoon, Kaitlyn Chen was asked to evaluate her rookie season in the WNBA.…
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon
Israel has carried out a large wave of air strikes in southern Lebanon, saying it was targeting positions of the Iranian-backed armed group Hezbollah. The attacks came after evacuation warnings…
Inside the $1,040,000 sale of an Alameda County home
4397 Second Street – Google Street View A 3,158-square-foot house built in 1893 has changed hands. The spacious historic property in the 4300 block of Second Street in Pleasanton was…
At least 10 dead in Lagos high-rise office building fire
At least ten people have died and 25 others injured after a fire broke out in a high-rise building in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital. Videos on social media on Tuesday…
A nuanced approach to fire safety is best
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. A nuanced approachimproves fire safety Re: “Landmark study gives pathway to fire safety” (Page A1,…