I think this novelist owes me an apology
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My stepson is a successful novelist. I’m reading an advanced copy of his new book, which is brilliant but contains a neurodivergent character that doesn’t ring quite…
Judge finds two teens responsible for beating 15-year-old
A juvenile court judge Wednesday affirmed that two accused teens had assaulted 15-year-old David Gutierrez moments before another boy stabbed him to death as he awaited a Valentine’s Day dinner…
Five-bedroom home sells for $2.5 million in San Ramon
2396 Keats Lane – Google Street View The spacious property located in the 2300 block of Keats Lane in San Ramon was sold on June 10, 2025. The $2,500,000 purchase…
MLS, playing without Messi, beats Liga MX 3-1 in All-Star Game
By MARK ROSNERThe Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas — Sam Surridge, Tai Baribo and Brian White scored goals and Major League Soccer defeated Liga MX of Mexico 3-1 in the MLS…
87% of Californians are concerned that climate change will inflate home insurance rates
A whopping 87% of Californians are concerned that climate change could increase their home insurance rates, according to a new study released Wednesday by the Public Policy Institute of California.…
Appeals court finds Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and HALLIE GOLDEN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship…
French president sues right-wing podcaster over false claims
By Joseph Ataman, Saskya Vandoorne | CNN Paris (CNN) — French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, filed a 22-count defamation lawsuit in the United States against right-wing podcaster Candace…
House on Quail Cliff Way sells for $2,925,000
7003 Quail Cliff Way – Google Street View The spacious property located in the 7000 block of Quail Cliff Way in San Jose was sold on June 12, 2025 for…
Stanford begins training camp but still hasn’t named its starting quarterback
STANFORD – Stanford has a College Football Hall of Fame quarterback running the program and a 14-year NFL quarterback coaching the team. But as the Cardinal began training camp on…
U.S. Education Department encourages schools to use AI in the classroom – The Mercury News
The U.S. Department of Education is encouraging schools across the country to take advantage of federal funding to expand their use of artificial intelligence. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in…