San Jose Mercury News

Toyota is rolling out its plug-in Prius hybrid. Plus: 'Dogfooding' the Google phone; eBay v. Craigslist continues; Oracle-Sun deal more likely; Sun stock soars. Full Story »

A Milpitas woman who has been missing for nearly one year has been identified as the person found in an abandoned vehicle by a hiker at Ed Levin County Park in the east foothills near Milpitas, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. Full Story »

Santa Clara police have concluded their investigation into allegations that administrators at Santa Clara's Wilcox High School had been warned of inappropriate behavior by teacher Edward Slate before he was charged with having sex with a 17-year-old female student. Full Story »

Gilroy police say they will release new details this afternoon on their investigation into the death of 15-year-old Sarah Botill during a sleepover at a friend's home. Full Story »

Some say Schwarzenegger is using competition for $700 million in federal funds to further a pet cause. Full Story »

Tales of two companies focused on giving to others Full Story »

FREMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTWhat: School boardWhen and where: 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 589 W. Full Story »

Fussing kids lead to a husband-wife road dispute on Highway 85. Full Story »

If my father were alive, he, too, would have sat onstage at Haas Pavilion in cap and gown, shaken the hand of Chancellor Robert Birgeneau and heard Norman Mineta, former congressman and U.S. transportation secretary, speak. But Dad died in 1986 at age 63. Full Story »

Los Altos resident Cira Nickerson decided last year on her birthday that she wanted to collect one children's bike each week for the next year to give to charity. Full Story »

With the Fox Theatre going dark last week, nearby businesses are bracing for the fallout from losing a major entertainment draw, and city officials are trying to figure out what to do next. Full Story »

After a dry autumn last year, San Jose is back on track for an average year of rainfall; a mild storm is due to hit on Wednesday. Full Story »

Labor groups say mayor's plan unfairly targets them; Reed says he's just trying to close loopholes Full Story »

Although less than 8 percent of the 7,517 uniformed California Highway Patrol officers are women, 15 percent have risen to the rank of captain. Full Story »

According to the Valley Transportation Authority, the driver had turned left in front of a trolley near Tasman Drive and Interstate 880 just before 7 p.m. Full Story »

Fabian Gonzales witnessed the shooting of his fiancée a year ago; this week, a preliminary court hearing is scheduled. Full Story »

Homeowners upset at those who park in front of their houses '” even though it's legal. Full Story »

Assemblyman Chuck DeVore of Irvine returns $16 donated to his U.S. Senate campaign by Minnesota woman after son-in-law complains she has dementia. Full Story »

Online foe of Meg Whitman, ex-eBay CEO who's seeking Republican nomination, was paid by consultant for rival Steve Poizner. Full Story »

As he heads toward the final city council meeting of the year Tuesday, San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed is unveiling a set of ethics recommendations that are sparking controversy with some labor-backed council members and their allies. Full Story »

The recent tragic death of a teen in Gilroy is part of a trend: After dropping for decades, binge drinking among teens is on the rise and the consequences are more deadly than ever.    Guest book for Sarah Botill | More health news Full Story »

The drenching weather is perfect for water-lovers, such as the happy crowd that gathered Saturday in Palo Alto to learn about rainwater harvesting.    Latest conditions, forecast Full Story »

At 2:30 p.m. on Monday, police will provide details of their investigation into the death last week of 15-year-old Sarah Botill during a sleepover at a friend's home. Full Story »

St. James center in San Jose is dressed up and ready to serve. Full Story »

Food banks and social service agencies are collecting donations to help the needy through the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Full Story »