2 people, 1 a juvenile, drown in separate incidents on Russia River
By Bay City News Two people died Sunday in separate drownings in Sonoma County, the Sheriff’s Office said. Just before 3 p.m., first responders arrived at Monte Rio Beach at…
Shane van Gisbergen wins at Sonoma, continuing NASCAR road course reign
By JENNA FRYER SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Shane van Gisbergen won his second straight race and has three victories in the last five weeks after yet another dominating run on…
Joe Pavelski edges Steph Curry to win American Century Championship
STATELINE, Nev. — Former San Jose Sharks captain and longtime NHL player Joe Pavelski put it all together Sunday to win his first American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament at…
These 280-square-foot micro-units are ‘affordable by design’
The size of a typical studio apartment is 500 to 600 square feet. The studios that Riaz Capital is building around the Bay Area measure on average 300 square feet…
SF Giants select SS Gavin Kilen with No. 13 overall pick of MLB Draft
SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants have selected shortstop Gavin Kilen out of Tennessee with the 13th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Kilen spent the first two years of…
San Jose police investigating vehicle collision involving pedestrian – The Mercury News
A pedestrian was in critical condition Sunday after an early morning vehicle collision in San Jose. The San Jose Police Department responded to a call at 4:33 a.m. involving an…
How to watch SF Giants-Dodgers on Roku before MLB All-Star break
The Giants’ final game before the All-Star break won’t be on NBC Sports Bay Area — or on television at all. Their game Sunday at Oracle Park against the Dodgers…
San Jose’s Obon Festival draws hundreds to Japantown
San Jose’s colorful annual Obon Festival drew hundreds of people to Japantown this weekend. The festival is the largest of its kind in the United States and is sponsored by…
Hayward, Alameda County officials propose Russell City reparations fund
Long-ago residents of Russell City, once a haven for Black and Latino families in modern Hayward that was demolished in the 1950s and 1960s, may soon be eligible to receive…
Mercedes debuts power-packed AMG E 53 with hefty price tag
It’s hard to imagine Mercedes-Benz needing another vehicle in its vast lineup. With AMG and Maybach included, the enduring German manufacturer offers about three dozen sedans, sport utility vehicles and…