Recognition of statehood ‘rewards Palestinian people’
The President of Iraq, Abdul Latif Rashid, has told the BBC’s Tom Bateman that he rejects the idea that recognition of the State of Palestine rewards Hamas. France formally recognised…
Successful Saratogans highlighted at history museum – The Mercury News
Successful Saratogans The Saratoga History Museum’s new exhibit, “What Are You Going To Be When You Grow Up,” tells the stories of over 50 notable Saratoga residents. These residents were…
Emmanuel Macron calls Donald Trump after motorcade blocks his car
Emmanuel Macron made a phone call to Donald Trump after his journey to the French embassy was blocked by police officers preparing for the motorcade of the US President. Video…
Temps sizzle; dry lightning threat looms
As expected, Bay Area temperatures soared again on Tuesday, expectedly even more so than in the previous 24 hours and enough to bring a heat advisory. Unexpectedly, the rain that…
Local TV stations refuse to air Jimmy Kimmel return
Getty Images Jimmy Kimmel will return to ABC on Tuesday Local TV stations say they will not air Jimmy Kimmel Live! despite Disney-owned ABC bringing back the comedian’s late-night show…
Student tip prevents school shooting in Redwood City, officials claim – The Mercury News
A student’s anonymous tip helped prevent a potential school shooting at Menlo-Atherton High School, leading to intervention by district officials and law enforcement, according to Sandy Hook Promise. The nonprofit…
Trump criticises countries’ migration and climate policies in UN speech
Donald Trump has criticised other countries’ migration and climate policies, during a scathing speech to the United Nations that also took aim at the body itself. He told the UN’s…
East Bay apartment complex is bought in deal that may produce upgrades
BERKELEY — An area real estate investment firm has bought a Berkeley apartment complex in a deal that’s expected to lead to upgrades for the property. An affiliate of Sack…
Hong Kong and south China braces as super typhoon nears
Gavin Butler, Laura BickerGuangdong and Martin YipHong Kong Watch: People rescued from overflowing river after super typhoon hits the Philippines China has evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and ordered…
YouTube video helps feds build felony gun case in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO — The July filming of a YouTube video about a local neighborhood has led to federal prosecutors charging one alleged participant with a felony, court records show. Ky Stratton,…