Reports of petty theft in Los Gatos over the weekend – The Mercury News
July 25 STOLEN VEHICLE: 10:13 a.m. at Apple on North Santa Cruz Avenue. A caller said they saw a parked red Tesla that they thought might be stolen while they…
Buy? Sell? The SF Giants’ case for both scenarios
SAN FRANCISCO — All signs point to the Giants being buyers ahead of the trade deadline. Related Articles Whisenhunt’s debut spoiled as SF Giants’ losing streak hits four SF Giants…
Church members urge stores’ closure on Sundays
These days, local businesses often push for the opportunity to have extended operating hours. So something of a surprise was in coming across a Berkeley Daily Gazette item from a…
Some progress, no immediate relief – The Mercury News
During Orinda homeowner Yasaman Nazmi Lee’s home-insurance saga — one of millions playing out across California as the age of mega-fires drives insurers to pull back from coverage and raise…
Every month, it’s the same drill with our irresponsible friend
Dear Eric: For many years, three friends and I have gotten together for lunch once a month. The venue changes each time, and we decide at each lunch where and…
Was the bride’s note weird or insulting or both?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have mulled over this question for years, and have seen both sides. But generally, I believe it sounds weird and mildly insulting to refer to a…
University of California admits record number of students – The Mercury News
The University of California admitted a record 100,947 new first-year college students from California for the upcoming school year, a more than 7% bump from last year. The premier higher…
Former Mitty, Stanford star Bubic out for rest of season with Royals
Two weeks after appearing the MLB All-Star Game, former Archbishop Mitty High and Stanford star Kris Bubic’s breakthrough season is over. The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that the…
Carson Whisenhunt’s debut spoiled as SF Giants’ losing streak hits four
SAN FRANCISCO — The arrival of the organization’s top pitching prospect wasn’t enough to stop the skid. Carson Whisenhunt overcame a rocky start as he allowed four runs over five…
Man shot and killed Sunday night in San Jose
SAN JOSE – An investigation is underway into a fatal shooting Sunday night in San Jose, according to authorities. The shooting happened around 9:05 p.m. in the 1300 block of…