All celebration, no trepidation at Oakland match
OAKLAND — On Facebook and in group chats with fellow Mexican-American immigrants, Luis Ortega saw rumors and messages urging to exercise caution. He ignored them. Clearly, so did thousands of…
Small earthquake rattles East Bay – The Mercury News
A small earthquake shook the East Bay on Sunday morning. The 3.2 magnitude quake occurred at 10:03 a.m. Sunday morning about three miles north of Pleasanton, according to the U.S.…
A look at how NFL divisional and wild card races shape up for the 2025 season
How the NFL division and wild card races shape up in 2025: NFC West 49ers. Some of the more reactionary members of the fan base actually believed the 49ers were…
Where to find our complete Week 2 coverage
That’s a wrap for the high school football weekend. From Lincoln’s streak-extending victory over San Jose in the Big Bone game to Woodside’s ground-game dominance to Campolindo win over Northgate,…
49ers QB Brock Purdy focused on field after massive extension
By getting paid among the NFL’s top 10 quarterbacks, Purdy will be scrutinized more than ever, and the demands to snap the 49ers’ 30-year Lombardi Trophy drought will only intensify.…
They said it: Who’s in control of me?
“Just give me my money back. Give me the responsibility back of taking care of my business.” — Rick Matteson, 79, a Los Gatos retired engineer, on the Santa Clara…
Bay Area community of Afghan immigrants feels betrayed and uncertain in the wake of Trump’s travel ban
As the Trump administration continues to bar citizens of over a dozen foreign nations, local immigrant communities have been left feeling frustrated and fearful. The travel ban, which expands on…
UC Berkeley researchers take lessons from California infernos
Lessons learned from catastrophic and deadly wildfires that ravaged California in recent years could help residents and communities in and near forested areas limit damage from future fires, a first-of-its-kind…
Evan Rachel Wood, take the time to invest in the future
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Rachel Wood, 38; Shannon Elizabeth, 52; Toby Jones, 59; Michael Emerson, 71. Happy Birthday: Draw on your experience, and you’ll find a way forward…
I realized too late that my song’s title might be offensive
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend, “Chris,” from our teenage days. We’ve been performing music together for decades. We live in different cities but get together every few years. Over…