Fire near Oakland Coliseum
About 75 Oakland Fire Department personnel responded Friday evening to a major fire engulfing a commercial warehouse in East Oakland near the Oakland Coliseum. The four-alarm fire billowed black smoke…
Kenya’s William Ruto to build huge church at State House
Kenyan President William Ruto says he is building a church at the presidential residence in Nairobi that he will pay for himself – and says he has nothing to apologise…
Investments in science are investments in innovation, economy
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Investing in science isinvesting in innovation My science journey began here in San Mateo County,…
Oasis take to the stage for first gig in 16 years
It’s a night that thousands of music fans have been waiting for: Oasis has finally returned to the stage after 16 years. The Gallagher brothers reunited on Thursday for their…
Fourth of July parade shows off diversity, concern
SAN JOSE — They came representing various colors on Friday, some gaudily dressed, others barely so; some carrying signs, others holding flags; and a decent-sized contingent showing their style on…
Trump to sign his huge tax and spending bill into law
Anthony Zurcher: Passage of megabill is big win for Trump US President Donald Trump is to sign his landmark policy bill into law, a day after it was narrowly passed…
Severe flash flooding leads to death, destruction in Texas Hill Country – The Mercury News
By Hannah Fingerhut | Associated Press Texas Hill Country was beset by death and disaster Friday after multiple fatalities were reported from months worth of heavy rain that fell in…
Rumba gang leader arrested in Turkey
One of Sweden’s most wanted gang leaders, Ismail Abdo, has been arrested in Turkey, the Swedish prosecutor’s office said on Friday. The dual Swedish-Turkish national has an extensive list of…
Alameda dad left toddler in the bath as he cooked, scalding most of her body, police say
ALAMEDA — A local resident was charged with felony child abuse after he allegedly left his 1-year-old daughter in a bathtub with hot running water as he cooked dinner, court…
Several killed as flash flooding hits central Texas
Several people have died and others are missing after flash flooding hit parts of central Texas on Friday morning. Disaster declarations have been issued for the Hill Country and Concho…