At least three dead in New Mexico flash flooding
At least three people are dead in the village of Ruidoso, New Mexico after heavy rain caused flash flooding. Up to 8.8cm (3.5in) of rain fell, causing the Ruidoso river…
I gave my neighbor treats and got a rude phone call in return
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I prepared some hand-dipped chocolate goodies and delivered them to a couple of ladies in my neighborhood. A few days later, one of the ladies called me…
Death toll climbs to 31
The number of people killed in Monday’s anti-government protests in Kenya has risen to 31, the country’s human rights commission said, sparking public outage and calls for justice. The state-run…
South Bay CEO sentenced for failing to pay employment taxes
SAN JOSE – A South Bay executive was sentenced Tuesday to one year and one day in prison for failing to pay more than $1 million in employment taxes to…
Seoul returns six North Koreans who drifted south by accident
South Korea has repatriated six North Koreans who accidentally drifted into South Korean waters earlier this year. All six had consistently expressed their desire to go back, Seoul’s Ministry of…
San Jose Earthquakes fall in penalty kicks to Austin FC in US Open Cup
SAN JOSE — The Earthquakes failed to protect one-goal leads and team captain Cristian Espinoza exited early with a gashed leg en route to their ouster from the U.S. Open…
Families anxious over safety of Indians kidnapped in the country
Amarendra Yarlagadda BBC Telugu Koteswara Rao Amaralingaeswara Rao is among the three men who have been missing since they were abducted in Mali A week after three Indians were kidnapped…
SF Giants’ walk-off Phillies on Patrick Bailey’s inside-the-park homer
SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants have been no stranger to the walk-off win this season. This one might top them all. The Giants stunned the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-3…
Review: Citi Simplicity Credit Card
0% introductory APR for 21 months on Balance Transfers: One of the longest introductory periods we’ve come across, you’ll get 0% intro APR for a full 21 months on Balance…
Arrest made in San Leandro’s first homicide of 2025
SAN LEANDRO – Authorities on Tuesday announced an arrest in San Leandro’s first homicide of the year. The victim – identified as 47-year-old San Leandro resident Ryan Christie – was…