San Jose Mercury News

Because of Friday closings, appointments are now being scheduled more than four weeks out. Full Story »

City would be among forefront nationally in emerging legal area Full Story »

With Santa Clara City Council set to put stadium issue on June ballot, team and community group mobilize to go to voters with own citizen initiative, avoiding prospect of legal challenges. Full Story »

The frost and ice that has delayed a number of flights out of San Jose and other Bay Area airports this week are so uncommon that airports here are left scrambling to dust off little-used equipment. And one airline, Southwest in San Jose, dealt with frost California Style: It towed planes to sunny spots and let them soak up the sun, a process one official described as 'solar de-icing.' Full Story »

Two people were killed in separate crashes Wednesday in San Jose.Neither of their identities was released. Full Story »

Sixty-seven people, according to the Santa Clara County coroner, have died on county streets so far this year. On Wednesday, EHC LifeBuilders, a leading provider of homeless shelters, held its annual vigil at the Boccardo Reception Center, where about 150 people gathered to pay respects. Full Story »

Facing about 200 angry college employees, the board of trustees of the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District backed off plans to lay off 85 workers and 21 managers, saying it would explore other strategies to fill a $3.5 million budget shortfall. Full Story »

MONTE SERENO17600 block of Vineland Avenue, 10:35 a.m. Tuesday A residential burglary attempt was made. Full Story »

Officials say the ruling by the 9 U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco could lead to millions of dollars in refunds for counties across the United States. Full Story »

We never quite know who will shape our direction in life, the encounter that introduces or reinforces our passion. Full Story »

Computer allows Foothill College student to study at home and take care of her 2-year-old son. Full Story »

If you stream a lot of audio and video to your smartphone, get ready to pay more, an AT&T executive says. Apple stock soars after an analyst says its tablet could be ready for spring. Facebook is making big privacy changes. Plus: Rambus, eBay v. Craigslist. Full Story »

Brandon Michael Reuter was in the jaws of a Redding police dog that was trying to subdue him, swinging wildly at the animal in an effort to escape, authorities said. Two years ago, he was graduating at the top of his class at Los Gatos High. Full Story »

As part of a push to create safer routes to school, Cupertino city leaders could reopen a pathway near Blackberry Farm that neighbors petitioned to close nearly five years ago after complaining about rowdy late-night gatherings at the site. Full Story »

n No injuries were reported after incident near 12th Street station in Oakland Full Story »

Seven flights were delayed earlier today out of Mineta San Jose International Airport because of the frigid conditions, compared with almost three times that number Tuesday. Full Story »

One person was injured early this morning when a car unexpectedly veered off Highway 101 in Santa Clara, broke through a chain-link fence and crashed into a kitchen and bath supply store, according to the California Highway Patrol. Full Story »

So far this year, 67 men and women have died while homeless in Santa Clara County, including many who died on the streets. Others were living in emergency or transitional shelters at the time of their deaths. Full Story »

Facing about 200 angry college employees, the board of trustees of the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District backed off plans to lay off 85 workers and 21 managers, saying it would explore other strategies to fill a $3.5 million dollar budget shortfall. Full Story »

Gifts to politicians' family members also would have to be reported if state's political watchdog passes new rules. Full Story »

From 1995 to 2008, the number of "green jobs" in California expanded by 36 percent, to 159,000, according to a new report. Full Story »

Foothill-De Anza's new chancellor will be Linda Thor, currently the president of an Arizona college specializing in online courses and distance learning, the community college district's board of trustees announced Monday. Full Story »

De-icing equipment? In sunny California? This frosty weather is really cramping our Silicon Valley style.    Slide show | User photos | Forecast Full Story »

Local Teamsters pack council chambers to show support, but some big convention companies have been steering business elsewhere since exclusivity deal was cut. Full Story »

SAN JOSE1500 block of Flanigan Drive, 7:36 p.m. Monday A man was approached by three people in a vehicle who drove toward him and stopped, then got out and punched and kicked him until he handed over his cell phone. Full Story »