MMA’s foundations traced back to Bruce Lee’s Oakland-based garage startup
In early 1964, Bruce Lee made the decision to drop out of the University of Washington and move to the Bay Area to work with James Lee, a local from …
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Antioch’s Police Chief, Steven Ford, Announces Departure
ANTIOCH – After less than a year on the job, Antioch police Chief Steven Ford says he is leaving the scandal-plagued department. Ford announced in a written statement Wednesday night …
Smoke from Oregon fires prompts air advisory
Nearly two dozen wildfires burning in Oregon are now affecting the air quality in the Bay Area, officials said Wednesday. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued an air …
Collision results in fatality of baby, with two other pedestrians wounded
SAN JOSE – A driver hit and killed an infant and injured two other pedestrians late Tuesday in San Jose, police said. The collision was reported around 11:40 p.m. at …
1 Hospitalized in Oakland: Gunfire on I-980
OAKLAND – A shooting Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 980 in Oakland sent a person to the hospital, the California Highway Patrol said. The Oakland CHP area office received word around …
San Jose entrepreneur indicted for insurance fraud charges
The proprietor of a San Jose roofing company is facing charges he falsified information for his employees to avoid insurance premiums, according to prosecutors. Charlie Duong, the 64-year-old owner of …
Residents may experience increased vulnerability
It didn’t take much sunlight Friday for the heat to envelop the Bay Area, kicking off a weekend bake that is expected to cook much of the region and leave …
Alto, a Rival to Uber and Lyft, Departs San Francisco in a Short Span of One Year
Alto, a 5-year-old ride-hailing startup, has announced plans to leave San Francisco after a year of service. Courtesy of Alto Now, the newcomer is cutting loose. A year after launch, …
Comparing Car Depreciation Rates in the Bay Area: Highest and Lowest
1. Acura RLX: Acura’s luxury model, known for its comfort, peppy V-6 engine, and great mileage in the sport hybrid trim. However, its features are considered a step below its …
Police Pursuit in Palo Alto Results in Crash and Arrest of Four Las Vegas Group Home Runaways
PALO ALTO – Authorities on Thursday arrested four teenage runaways from a Nevada group home following a car chase and crash in Palo Alto. The episode unfolded shortly after 2 …