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In prison, ex-Danville cop enjoyed coveted firefighter role. Now he can use it to dismiss his felony
Andrew Hall was convicted of assault with a firearm for fatally shooting Laudemer Arboleda in 2018, but now it seems all but ...
How Eva Victor created ‘Sorry, Baby,’ the sad/funny movie of the year
Eva Victor walks a tightrope with “Sorry, Baby,” a risk-taking feature debut that extracts both tears and laughter in its ...
Santa Clara County’s Latino leaders pledge to protect immigrant community
Supervisor Sylvia Arenas said the pledge is not symbolic, but instead “policy that is connected to this promise.” ...
Fireworks, parades and more planned for Fourth of July around the Bay Area
Whether seeking a fun run or a boat rental to view fireworks from the water, options abound this Independence Day.
Bay Area Fourth of July travel traditions continue: Packed traffic, long airport lines
Here’s how chaotic it may be: According to AAA, more than 8.9 million Californians are expected to travel on the road or by ...
Crime rates decreased in Oakland last year, crept up in San Jose
Statewide and regional data generally showed improvements in crime rates last year from 2023, but violent crime continued to ...
Opinion: As July 4 approaches, Supreme Court signs away American democracy
On June 23, the Supreme Court “stayed” that order, 6-3. A stay is a procedural vehicle that is supposed to keep things in ...
Opinion: Iran’s ceasefire doesn’t bring peace. It brings another kind of war.
In Iran, the regime’s war against its own people never pauses. It only shifts tactics. After Israel struck the Islamic ...
Asking Eric: My lazy son-in-law is ‘a lot like me’? That makes me furious.
She tells me he is a lot like me, and that makes me furious. She says it makes him sad to know I don’t love him. She and I ...
Harriette Cole: I was rattled to see my enemy in the group chat for our girls trip
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.
Miss Manners: Can I, as the host, abandon the rowdy drinkers?
I am a teetotaler. My husband and most of our friends are avid connoisseurs of wine and spirits. Related Articles. Miss Manners: She won’t shut up about how b ...
Dear Abby: How do I keep a houseguest from crawling into my bed?
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...