Strong Alex Wood start helps Giants avoid sweep with 5-2 win over Cardinals
Seven innings of one-run ball from starter Alex Wood plus some timely clutch hits were enough for the Giants to avoid a three-game sweep.Read More
Weekend brings back excessive heat in interior valleys, mountain areas
Another hot weekend is in store for much of the Bay Area. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch in effect from 11 a.m. Friday through...Read More
Police arrest 17-year-old accused of fatally shooting man in car
A 29-year-old Richmond man died in a shooting in Vallejo late Tuesday night, according to police. The victim, whose name hasn’t been released, was shot while sitting in a...Read More
Santa Clara County libraries to expand hours next week
Santa Clara County libraries are expanding their hours next week. The changes starting Monday will add 18 more hours a week for patrons to visit the library, browse collections,...Read More
City manager appoints Abdul Prigden as new San Leandro police chief
The police chief in Seaside will soon take command of the San Leandro Police Department. Abdul Prigden will become chief effective Sept. 13, a day after acting chief Susan...Read More
Bullet strikes teen on Treasure Island bus
A 16-year-old boy was struck by a bullet while aboard a Muni bus on San Francisco’s Treasure Island late Tuesday night, police said. Police released few details about the...Read More