What happened to California Gov. Newsom’s quiet quest for presidency?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom never said he was running for president in 2024. But it sure looked like he was posturing for it, just in case. He flew to Israel …
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Will San Jose Sharks sign ex-Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Martin Jones?
SAN JOSE – Although the San Jose Sharks have likely done all of their heavy lifting regarding free-agent additions, one possible spot left to fill before the start of training …
Cal Fire blames lawnmower for French Fire near Mariposa and Yosemite
A lawnmower on dry grass sparked the French Fire that scorched 908 acres and destroyed four homes near Yosemite earlier this month, according to the California Department of Forestry and …
Bay Area leaders react after Navy clears Black sailors convicted in World War II Port Chicago explosion
Hundreds of Black sailors charged with mutiny and disobeying wartime orders in the wake of a deadly explosion at Contra Costa County’s Port Chicago in 1944 have been fully exonerated, …
San Jose Sharks’ Alexander Wennberg eager to play with Mack Celebrini
SAN JOSE – Shortly after he signed with the San Jose Sharks as a free agent this month, Alexander Wennberg couldn’t help but give the Eklund family a call. Wennberg, …
Garvey outraises Schiff this reporting period
Republican Steve Garvey outraised his Democratic opponent Adam Schiff in California’s U.S. Senate race from April 1 through June 30 by over $1 million, despite recent polls showing Garvey more …
What would Biden’s proposed 5% nationwide rent cap mean for the Bay Area?
President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a new proposal to cap rent increases for many apartment buildings nationwide, a plan cheered by Bay Area tenant advocates but one that landlords …
Alameda County death row inmate to be released next year amid sprawling review of cases for signs of racial bias
OAKLAND — A man sentenced to death in 1995 for the killing of a 9-year-old boy will instead be released from prison next year amid a sprawling review of death …
Liccardo allies offered most funds
For months, questions have swirled around who funded the contentious Congressional District 16 recount that broke a stunning tie for second place. New campaign finance reports filed this week finally revealed that …
East Bay natives selected by Oakland A’s headline Day 2
The 2024 Major League Baseball draft continued on Monday with rounds 3-10, and several Bay Area prospects were selected. One night after the Oakland Athletics selected Wake Forest’s Nick Kurtz …