On June 21, 2004, SpaceShipOne became the first privately funded spacecraft to achieve human spaceflight, marking a milestone in commercial space exploration.…
The San Francisco Giants committed four errors and hit four batters in a 6-3 loss to the Miami Marlins, marking the first time they've done both in a game since moving to San Francisco. The ugly fourt…
A Senate bill could trigger a major realignment in college sports, potentially leading to two 24-team conferences and reshaping the future of the Group of Six, according to a mailbag analysis. The bil…
A new book by New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan reveals that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg sent President Donald Trump a fawning text containing a letter from one of his young daug…
Mourners in Bunia, Congo buried a 6-month-old Ebola victim on Friday, the third child to die at an orphanage in the latest outbreak. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved treatment or vaccine, complic…
Princess Catherine gave a 'death stare' to anti-monarchist protesters who booed her and her three children during Trooping the Color in London, as the group Republic staged a demonstration. The incide…
The U.S. Department of Justice launched a civil rights investigation into whether Major League Baseball violated the religious rights of three San Francisco Giants players who wrote Bible verses on th…
Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in an 81-75 win over the Golden State Valkyries, embracing the role of villain after calling Valkyries fans 'bullies' on…
The San Jose City Council is expected to approve extending parking meter hours in downtown from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and raising rates to $4 per hour for most spaces near garages, generating an estimated …
San Jose opened an interest list for public workers seeking subsidized downtown housing at The Fay tower, offering 197 one- and two-bedroom apartments with rents ranging from $2,900 to $4,000. The ini…
A growing body of research shows that lifelong learning helps older adults maintain brain health, independence, and social connection. Studies indicate that actively engaging in new skills strengthens…
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's IPO, and his vast wealth now rivals that of nation-states, enabling him to exert unprecedented political and military influence. Musk con…
A man who took a DNA test to disprove his sister's claim that he was the result of an affair discovered the test confirmed her accusation, leaving him conflicted about sharing the results. In a separa…
In a recent Miss Manners column, a widow expressed hurt over her late husband's ex-girlfriend posting a tribute on his memorial page, and Miss Manners advised against responding publicly. Another read…
A reader criticizes a Mercury News headline for overreaching, arguing the article only cites one government official proposing a law to sue public records seekers, not the entire government. The lette…
The WNBA's expansion to a 50-game schedule next season is drawing mixed reactions from Golden State Valkyries players and coaches, who see it as a sign of league growth but worry about player health a…
California fire safety officials are failing to invest in basic community protections like evacuation planning and home-hardening, instead spending on remote fuels-reduction projects that do little to…
A San Jose man, Steven Gomez, 33, was charged with possessing child pornography after a Homeland Security Investigations undercover agent infiltrated an online group where pedophiles discussed groomin…
President Donald Trump unveiled a converted Qatari Boeing 747 jet as the new Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base on Friday, featuring a red, white, and navy color scheme. The aircraft, accepted as…
Oakland launched Oaktown Thursdays, a free monthly street festival in Latham Square, to boost downtown foot traffic and support local businesses. The event, organized by Fluid510 and others, features …