A New York Times investigation recently revealed that California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara struck a secret deal with insurance companies, giving them regulatory favors while allowing them to dump tens of thousands of policyholders. It was a bombshell. But for those of us …
Opinion: Here’s why L.A. fire survivors want Ricardo Lara’s resignation Read MoreMore than a year and a half after a group of pro-Palestinian activists were accused of causing extensive property damage at Stanford University’s executive offices, five of the original defendants are set to stand trial next month on felony vandalism …
Felony trial for pro-Palestinian Stanford protesters set to begin next month Read More“A thick blanket of fog greeted Thanksgiving in Berkeley today,” the Berkeley Daily Gazette reported a century ago on Nov. 26, 1925. “At an early hour this morning, the grey mists stole into the city, and when daylight dawned familiar …
Berkeley, a Look Back: Dense fog engulfs Bay Area on Thanksgiving 1925 Read MoreTen days before 31-year-old newspaper editor Ralph Sidney Smith was shot and killed by an angry reader on the streets of Redwood City, he enjoyed a final visit to his favorite place on Earth. In November of 1887, as editor …
The murder that ended a young Bay Area editor’s crusade to save the redwoods Read More“A thick blanket of fog greeted Thanksgiving in Berkeley today,” the Berkeley Daily Gazette reported a century ago on Nov. 26, 1925. “At an early hour this morning, the grey mists stole into the city, and when daylight dawned familiar …
Berkeley, a Look Back: Dense fog engulfs Bay Area on Thanksgiving 1925 Read MoreTen days before 31-year-old newspaper editor Ralph Sidney Smith was shot and killed by an angry reader on the streets of Redwood City, he enjoyed a final visit to his favorite place on Earth. In November of 1887, as editor …
The murder that ended a young Bay Area editor’s crusade to save the redwoods Read MoreThis month students across the Alameda Unified School District are engaged in multiple efforts to help the members of our community, including food drives, warm coat drives, toy collections, gift card donations and community efforts to support specific families who …
AUSD Notes: Alameda’s Ruby Bridges Elementary visited by its namesake Read MoreMore than a year and a half after a group of pro-Palestinian activists were accused of causing extensive property damage at Stanford University’s executive offices, five of the original defendants are set to stand trial next month on felony vandalism …
Felony trial for pro-Palestinian Stanford protesters set to begin next month Read MoreSan Francisco Bay Shoreline and San Francisco County are under a dense fog advisory which was released by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 3:38 a.m. The advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. The NWS San Francisco CA …
Dense fog advisory for San Francisco Bay Shoreline and San Francisco County until Tuesday midday Read MoreOpen Society Chair Alex Soros, son of billionaire philanthropist — and MAGA bogeyman — George Soros, called out the DOJ indictments of former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James as “complete [expletive]” and “simple political …
Soros Warns Trump’s Comey, Letitia James Prosecutions Will Continue, “Simple Political Retribution” Read MoreAll 20 cities in San Mateo County have joined the county in suing the state, accusing officials of withholding more than $38 million in promised funding and demanding the money be restored. The lawsuit, originally filed in August in San …
San Mateo County cities join county’s lawsuit against state over withheld $38 million Read MoreGifting the right gadget has seemingly never been easier. Whether you’re looking for AI-enhanced smart glasses, high-end headphones, a new gaming console, or the latest must-have Apple accessory, there’s something for practically everyone on your holiday list. Geek out on …
Tech Gift Guide: Bitcoin Cards, Mixed Reality Headsets, Electric Motorcycles & More Read MoreOAKLAND — The city’s police department is no closer to ending two decades of direct oversight by a federal judge, having failed once again to investigate enough complaints against officers within a timeframe set by the court. Between January and …
Oakland police again dinged by federal official for investigating misconduct too slowly Read MoreSANTA CLARA — Here is how the 49ers (8-4) graded in Monday night’s 20-9 home win over the Carolina Panthers (6-6): PASS OFFENSE: D+ Interceptions on three consecutive drives? Yikes! Did Brock Purdy’s Week 1 toe injury impact his mechanics? …
49ers report card vs. Panthers: Stellar defense erases offensive mistakes Read MoreA New York Times investigation recently revealed that California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara struck a secret deal with insurance companies, giving them regulatory favors while allowing them to dump tens of thousands of policyholders. It was a bombshell. But for those of us …
Opinion: Here’s why L.A. fire survivors want Ricardo Lara’s resignation Read MoreToday is Tuesday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2025. There are 36 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 25, 1999, Elian Gonzalez, a 5-year-old Cuban boy, was rescued by two sport fishermen off the coast …
Today in History: November 25, Elian Gonzalez rescued Read MoreYou don’t have to be a tech nerd to love these gifts From the smartphones that none of us leave home without to the laptops we use for work to the gaming consoles we rely on for relaxation, it’s nearly …
Top tech gifts for all the people in your life Read MoreSuburban bus service Pace says it will buy 36 hybrid buses after receiving a $39 million federal grant. The grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s Low-or-No Emissions program will fund buses for Pace’s West Division in Melrose Park, Pace said …
Pace to buy 36 hybrid buses with federal grant Read MoreDenver is on a path toward the destruction of individual privacy under the guise of “safety.” Tech companies are seizing on right-wing fear-mongering about immigrants and “crime” to build a surveillance network that touches every part of our lives. These …
Big Brother is tracking you — Denver’s descent into surveillance dystopia (Opinion) Read MoreDear Eric: My goddaughter is getting married in December. Her parents have experienced crushing financial loss through no fault of their own. So, I told my goddaughter I would contribute $500 to the wedding dress. She picked out a dress …
Asking Eric: Goddaughter’s wedding dress causes huge family rift Read More