One parent opposes beer, and our soccer coach is conflicted
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My friend has coached our daughter’s soccer team for years. At the end of each season, he graciously hosts a much-anticipated afternoon barbecue for the girls and…
Tech titan Intuitive Surgical slashes hundreds of South Bay jobs
SUNNYVALE — Intuitive Surgical has decided to slash hundreds of South Bay jobs due to a reduction in shifts and hours for one of its advanced medical equipment units, according…
Police make arrest in fatal Antioch shooting
ANTIOCH – Police on Tuesday arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting over the weekend in Antioch. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Vallejo resident Jesus Soto, was taken…
Justin Verlander notches second win of season as SF Giants beat Cubs
SAN FRANCISCO — Justin Verlander needed about four months to record his first win as a Giant. He only needed a fraction of the time to earn his second. Verlander…
Investigation underway into Newark drive-by shooting
NEWARK – An investigation is underway into a drive-by shooting over the weekend in Newark, police said. No one was injured in the incident, which happened just before 4 p.m.…
San Jose approves costly SAP Center lease deal with San Jose Sharks
SAN JOSE – An agreement that extends Sharks Sports & Entertainment’s lease at SAP Center to 2051 and commits hundreds of millions of public dollars towards modernizing the 32-year-old arena…
Crews battle fire at Willow Glen supermarket
SAN JOSE – Fire crews on Tuesday night were battling a blaze at a Safeway in Willow Glen. The fire was reported at 4:53 p.m. at the store in the…
Mt. Diablo finds temporary home football field after fire damages its on-campus facility
CONCORD — Mt. Diablo has found a home venue for at least its first two football games this season but not on campus after fire destroyed its new field. Expected…
Dog and cat boarding company agrees to changes over alleged Bay Area violations of pet-care, rabies laws
Luxury pet-boarding company Wag Hotels has agreed to make a series of changes to address allegations in a lawsuit that conditions at its facilities in Santa Clara, Redwood City and…
William and Kate give royal ‘like’ to Swift and Kelce’s engagement
The Prince and Princess of Wales — aka William and Kate — were leading a list of celebrities who clicked “like” on Taylor Swift’s Instagram post Tuesday, announcing her engagement…