Barry Zito called up for Oakland swan song
Barry Zito will get a chance to finish his career on the major league roster of the team that drafted him.
Derek Carr preparing to start Sunday
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is the expected starter Sunday after injuring his throwing hand.
Police label girl’s abduction story a fake
San Ramon police said today they are no longer looking for a suspect in a reported attempted abduction of a 13-year-old girl.
Valley Fire 30 percent contained
The Valley Fire that started in Lake County on Saturday and has spread to Napa and Sonoma counties has burned 67,200 acres and is 30 percent contained.
Levi’s brawlers caught on video
Santa Clara police are investigating a fight following Monday night’s San Francisco 49ers game that was captured on video.
Santa Clara supes take steps toward pay equity
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Tuesday a plan for city staff to prepare a gender and ethnicity pay equity ordinance.
Law would require video record of gun, ammunition sales
San Francisco Supervisor Mark Farrell Tuesday introduced an ordinance that would require firearms dealers to videotape all gun and ammunition sales.
Kim calls to expand ‘pit stops’ citywide
San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim Tuesday asked the City Controller to look for ways to expand a program providing clean, staffed public restrooms.
San Jose moves toward minimum wage bump
The San Jose City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to conduct a study that may lead to a regional minimum wage in Santa Clara County.