Man shot in East Oakland – The Mercury News
OAKLAND — A 42-year-old man was shot in East Oakland late Sunday afternoon, authorities said. The man was in stable condition at a hospital where he was being treated for…
How dangerous are windmills to whales and birds?
DEAR JOAN: I hope this question isn’t too political, but I’m really curious about claims that windmills are driving whales crazy. Is that true? And how many birds are killed…
Bay Area events calendar for Aug. 15 weekly editions
South Bay and Peninsula Aug. 15 Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos and the Buena Vista Orchestra: The Cuban musician, composer, arranger and musical director is best known as the original orchestra leader,…
Newsom tilts toward oil industry to keep refineries open
The expected closures of an oil refinery in the Bay Area and another in Southern California has Gov. Gavin Newsom, a global leader on climate action, acting uncharacteristically friendly with…
They were my friends first, and now I’m the one left behind
Dear Eric: I have two close female friends (13 years of friendship and 30 years of friendship, respectively). I introduced them to each other. They have a lot in common…
The rich bride acted like she was doing us a favor
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My fiance and I are at the point in our lives where we are frequently invited to weddings, often destination weddings. Our friends, most of them affluent,…
San Leandro woman dies after four-vehicle crash on Hwy 101
A four-vehicle crash early Sunday morning near East Palo Alto left a 72-year-old San Leandro woman dead and two other people with serious injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.…
Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads – The Mercury News
Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states forced motorists…
SF Giants blown out as Justin Verlander has 3,500th strikeout vs. Nationals
SAN FRANCISCO — Justin Verlander made history, but the Washington Nationals played spoiler. In front of a Sunday sellout crowd at Oracle Park, Verlander became the 10th pitcher to ever…
Bay FC draws with Chicago Red Stars on Taylor Huff goal
Bay FC took a first-half lead Sunday in hot, humid Chicago but could not hold on, settling for a 1-1 tie with the lowly Red Stars at SeatGeek Stadium. Rookie…