August 5, Nelson Mandela arrested
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2025. There are 148 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 5, 1962, South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson…
SF Giants recall Jerar Encarnacion, option Luis Matos to Sacramento
PITTSBURGH — A week ago, the Giants’ options in right field were Mike Yastrzemski and Luis Matos. Now, they’re Grant McCray and Jerar Encarnacion. The Giants ended Encarnacion’s rehab assignment…
Trump says he’s cut drug prices by up to 1,500%. That’s not possible
By MELISSA GOLDIN Days after he sent letters instructing top pharmaceutical manufacturers to use a “most favored nation” pricing model for prescription drugs, President Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday…
Man injured, two homes damaged in Oakley shooting
OAKLEY – Authorities on Monday arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting that injured a man last week in Oakley. The suspect — identified as a 35-year-old Antioch man…
Richmond cops involved in shooting Monday
RICHMOND – Officers were involved in a shooting Monday night in Richmond, according to authorities. The Richmond Police Department said the incident happened in the 400 block of First Street.…
SF Giants fall to Pirates as Randy Rodríguez blows first save as closer
PITTSBURGH — Randy Rodríguez blew his first save since being elevated to the closer role, allowing two runs in the bottom of the ninth as the Giants fell to the…
Sacramento cook’s alleged secret life as an Oakland pimp detailed in court
OAKLAND — A woman who allegedly earned $500,000 as a prostitute for a Sacramento man testified that it was far from his only moneymaking venture. Renford Evans, 41, catered for…
Big winery property in South Bay hills is bought by cemetery district
SARATOGA — Nestled in the South Bay hills, Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards was bought by the Saratoga Cemetery District, which had previously purchased a house in the area with an eye on…
It was raining cash on ATM hacking crew, until indictment landed
SACRAMENTO — The incidents fit a familiar pattern, with a reconnaissance team surveilling automated teller machines, followed by one or two burglars who would come back and make it rain…
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest: Catch these 10 concerts
There are some significant changes to Summer Fest this year, starting with the installation of eight giant, whimsical alebrijes, vividly hued animal statues designed and painted by artists from Oaxaca…