On Friday, the San Jose tradition Christmas in the Park '” the longest-running free event in downtown '” marks its 30th anniversary, with more than 450,000 visitors expected through its Dec. 27 run. Full Story »
Sons honor dying father's wish with a homemade Romanian-style coffin as a final act of devotion Full Story »
SAN JOSE1200 block of Park Avenue, 7:56 p.m. Monday A combative man under the influence of PCP was subdued with a Taser, checked out at a hospital and taken to jail. Full Story »
Area food banks and social service agencies are collecting donations to help the needy through the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Full Story »
A newly formed multiethnic coalition of more than 15 community and service-based organizations met Tuesday in front of San Jose City Hall and shared its concerns about what it says is the use of excessive force by police and issued a call for more accountability. Full Story »
Federal, state courts and offices Closed Thursday, federal offices open Friday, courts and state offices closedCity and county offices Closed Thursday; many closed FridayBanks, savings institutions Closed Thursday, open FridayPost offices Closed Thursday,... Full Story »
A small Texas college is challenging the national recognition a team of Stanford biomechanical engineering students has received for their development of a $20 artificial knee for use in the developing world. Earlier this month, Time magazine recognized the... Full Story »
Gregory Zielesch paid a meth-addled probationer $400 and gave him a .357 Magnum to kill the man who was sleeping with Zielesch's wife, according to a Yolo County jury. But when the hit man killed a California Highway Patrol officer during a routine traffic... Full Story »
San Francisco supervisors Tuesday finally got the votes they needed to fund a bailout to protect more than 500 city employees from pay cuts, reassignments or outright layoffs, but in the end, the legislative exercise appears moot. "As mayor, I don't have to... Full Story »
Alameda County prosecutors declined Tuesday to file felony assault charges against a San Leandro man whose window-shattering arrest at a BART station was posted on YouTube. Michael Joseph Gibson, 37, was charged with three misdemeanors - disturbing the peace,... Full Story »
32-year-old pleaded guilty in Sunnyvale assault, now facing 25 years to life Full Story »
Mother accused of killing daughter, Isabella Grace Martinez Full Story »
Hopes of a trip to the Central Coast Section playoffs ended suddenly for the Homestead football team last Friday night in Saratoga. Full Story »
Thanksgiving Day doesn't have to be spent sitting down and devouring half a turkey, mashed potatoes and a side of cranberry sauce. Full Story »
Found property — Nov. 7, 11:58 a.m., Kingsgate Drive and The Dalles Avenue. A laptop computer was found in a bag in the middle of the street. Full Story »
Firefighters say they are making good progress against a wind-driven wildfire that is burning in the hills of Orange County. Orange County Fire Authority spokeswoman Lynnette Round said firefighters are beginning to get a line around the blaze, which broke out Tuesday night in Anaheim Hills. It has burned about 40 acres. Full Story »
An employee of a pizzeria in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood was stabbed to death early Tuesday morning, and police have arrested a woman they believe is responsible. The San Francisco medical examiner's office has identified Lassaad Bokri as the 38-year-old man who was fatally stabbed. Full Story »
A San Rafael man convicted of five felony counts in connection with the rape of a female hiker at a Stinson Beach campsite more than four years ago was sentenced to 33 years to life in prison Tuesday. Marin County Deputy District Attorney Aicha Mievis said the victim, who was 28 at the time of the Aug. 13-14, 2005, sexual assaults, "was the true, true hero" in the case because she faced the ... Full Story »
The people who live in Richmond's North and East area mostly escape the worst crimes and violence Richmond is known for. But residents have formed their own citizen patrol and are hitting the streets, following a murder in their neighborhood. Full Story »
Patrick Christopher scored a season-high 23 points, Omondi Amoke added 15 points and eight rebounds and California beat Jacksonville 79-47 on Tuesday night. Full Story »
Queen: Her Majesty recently remarked that BART has a female-sounding counterpart in Atlanta, MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority), and asked readers to share amusing transit acronyms. Full Story »
RICHMOND — Seven men armed with guns ransacked and robbed a home this evening before driving away.The robbery occurred about 8:20 p.m. in the 0 block of 16th Street, Richmond police Lt. Full Story »
Duo had robbed more than 30 stores in Oakland, Alameda and Hayward Full Story »
Match-Two Prisoner Outreach — Seeking volunteers for visits one day a month. Volunteers are matched with someone of their gender. 707-553-1311. STAND — Seeking volunteers, interns and staff in making a mission of eliminating domestic violence a reality. Full Story »
Educators from Brentwood, Hercules and Discovery Bay were honored by Warren W. Eukel Teacher Trust Full Story »
What do you do for an encore after making two successful Facebook games? Full Story »
A San Francisco pizza shop worker was stabbed to death early Tuesday steps away from the restaurant. Full Story »
Spicy Indian curry loving foodies will soon be able to get their fix on the streets of San Francisco. Full Story »
The family of a East Palo Alto police officer killed in the line of duty are hoping they have new reason to give thanks this week now that a jury has the fate of their loved one's alleged killer in their hands. Full Story »
With a successful battery maker IPO on the books, green tech stocks spark interest. Full Story »
By CLARK MASON THE PRESS DEMOCRAT After almost a year in Afghanistan, returning Army National Guardsmen on Tuesday agreed that President Obama’s reported plan to send more troops there is a good idea. “I think it’s great news. I think it’s a wise decision. They’re definitely needed,” said Sgt. Aaron Isom, with the Petaluma-based 235th Engineer Company. Full Story »
By CLARK MASON THE PRESS DEMOCRAT The third and final group from the California National Guard’s 235th Engineer Company returned Tuesday to the Petaluma armory, completing a dangerous, bomb-searching mission in Afghanistan. Full Story »
By MARTIN ESPINOZA THE PRESS DEMOCRAT The holiday season is no time to let up on swine flu precautions, local public health officials advice. And they say they've allocated all available supplies of the H1N1 vaccine. Full Story »
A 12-time drunken-driver pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a thirteenth alcohol offense involving a non-injury accident on Highway 12 in Santa Rosa. Robert James Feenan, 50, iof Santa Rosa was arrested Friday after crashing into another car near Stony Point Road. Full Story »
By ROBERT DIGITALE THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Camp Meeker water managers hope to lift a boil-water notice Wednesday after repairing a broken transmission line that spilled more than 200,000 gallons of drinking water into nearby Dutch Bill Creek. Full Story »
A Muni LRV struck a pedestrian Tuesday afternoon at Embarcadero and Bryant Street. Full Story »
U.S. senators are pressuring European regulators to hurry their investigation of Oracle's proposed acquisition of Sun Microsystems. Full Story »
Santa Clara County health officials say they're finally getting their needed doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine. Full Story »
At a Board of Supervisors committee meeting on Muni safety, police announced an increased presence to cope with the rising crime rate. Full Story »
Bruce Gradkowski delivered a much-needed comeback victory that the Cincinnati Bengals handed over to Oakland. Full Story »
An 18-year-old man accused in the killing of a man who was shot on his 24th birthday. Full Story »
Italian social club continues to celebrates heritage, culture Full Story »
Much of 2009 hit thousands of East Bay residents with some hard times -- especially as jobs began disappearing -- and a free holiday meal open to everyone was a welcome relief to many Tuesday. About 2,000 people waited in line for a free Thanksgiving meal at the Oakland Marriott City Center downtown that many have come to count on for an annual boost to their spirits. Full Story »
Duo had robbed more than 30 stores in Oakland, Alameda and Hayward Full Story »
Board member changes his mind about resigning over conflict-of-interest finding. Full Story »
A Napa man was Tased Monday when police believed he was threatening a woman and officers. Full Story »
Who will be the next owner or tenant of the former Copia property? Full Story »
Following a decade’s worth of planning, Yountville’s renovated and expanded community center and library is now a reality. Full Story »
Dey LP, one of Napa’s largest employers, has decided to stay put. Full Story »
City water continues to have off-putting taste and smell problems, but not for much longer, water general manager Joy Eldredge said Friday. Full Story »
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