Woman rescued in Oakland apartment fire – The Mercury News
OAKLAND — A woman was rescued by firefighters Tuesday night from her burning East Oakland apartment, officials said. She was treated at the scene primarily for smoke inhalation before being…
Intuit conducted layoffs in 2024, no WARN notices in 2025 – The Mercury News
A story published July 1, 2025, incorrectly reported that Intuit had issued a WARN notice in July 2025 and that it would conduct layoffs in September 2025. The WARN notice…
Movie nights a go in Saratoga, but business owner drops mic on another event – The Mercury News
Movie night, take 2 Saratoga is hosting its second Summer Movie Night of the year on July 11 at El Quito Park, screening the Academy Award-nominated “Barbie.” The event includes…
California home prices dip 1% in May, 1st drop in nearly 2 years – The Mercury News
A modest dip in mortgage rates wasn’t enough to prevent drops in California home prices and sales. To see what’s up – or down – with the market, my trusty…
Fireworks, parades and more planned for Fourth of July around the Bay Area – The Mercury News
Celebrate this year’s Fourth of July with a bang at one of the many celebrations planned for around the Bay Area. From firework and drone shows to parades and family-friendly…
Miss Manners: Can I, as the host, abandon the rowdy drinkers?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a teetotaler. My husband and most of our friends are avid connoisseurs of wine and spirits. Related Articles Miss Manners: She won’t shut up about…
Shark prompts closure at Seacliff State Beach
By Pk Hattis | Santa Cruz Sentinel APTOS — The shoreline around Seacliff State Beach will close for the next couple of days after a local youth emerged from the…
After staying thrifty with contracts, can the Sharks improve this season?
SAN JOSE – The Sharks were active on the first day of unrestricted free agency on Tuesday, but as expected, stayed thrifty as they tried to take a modest step…
Warehouse storing fireworks explodes in Yolo County, sparking blaze
YOLO COUNTY – A warehouse storing fireworks exploded Tuesday evening in Yolo County, sparking a vegetation fire and triggering evacuations, authorities said. The Oakdale Fire was reported just after 6…
SF Giants’ outslugged by Diamondbacks as losing streak hits four games
PHOENIX — Hours after exercising manager Bob Melvin’s contract option for 2026, the Giants were outslugged by the Arizona Diamondbacks, 8-2, to drop their fourth consecutive game and their seventh…