Several Sonoma County wineries now offer overnight accommodations, allowing guests to enjoy tastings and stay on-site without driving. Options range from Benovia Winery's cottages starting at $495 per…
The 42-acre Benessere Vineyards estate in St. Helena, once home to the Charles Shaw 'Two Buck Chuck' wine brand, is moving forward with an auction after multiple delays. The property, which had a mark…
Nonprofit Bedford Affordable Housing Foundation bought the 262-unit Almaden Terrace apartment complex in San Jose for $87.7 million, with requirements to keep at least 40% of units affordable for low-…
President Donald Trump continues to undermine public faith in U.S. elections by spreading baseless claims of rigged voting, a decade-long effort that has corroded democratic trust, especially among Re…
Dozens of animal rights supporters protested outside the San Jose Animal Care Center on Wednesday against a new policy banning volunteers from taking photos and videos in nonpublic areas, which advoca…
A letter writer defends state Senator Aisha Wahab against opponent Melissa Hernandez's 'extreme far-left' label, arguing that Wahab's record of fighting for affordable living, ICE accountability, and …
A letter to the editor argues that the real waste of cash was the US war with Iran, not Tom Steyer's $558 million campaign spending, which provided employment. Another letter criticizes elected offici…
Stanford University and UC Berkeley ranked third and seventh, respectively, in U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Global Universities list, maintaining top-10 positions amid federal research fu…
Legends Global has offered $102 million to buy the Oakland Arena, but city officials say they cannot consider the offer because Alameda County and Oakland are already in exclusive negotiations to sell…
T&T Supermarket, a Canadian cult favorite, opened its first California store in San Jose's Westgate Center on Thursday, drawing hundreds of shoppers. The 50,000-square-foot market offers Asian groceri…
Adrian Chiarella's horror debut 'Leviticus' premieres in theaters June 19, blending a queer romance with supernatural terror as a teen's same-sex desire summons a murderous doppelganger, earning 3.5 o…
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced that a proposal to impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires has enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. The measure, backed by the S…
Miguel Geronimo, 32, of Santa Cruz, was sentenced to three years of probation for selling fentanyl laced with a veterinary sedative to homeless addicts outside a shelter. He pleaded guilty to possessi…
A man died from injuries sustained in a Segway scooter crash in San Jose after losing control at high speed in a bike lane. The rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was hospitalized on June 9 and died…
A Richmond hotel, SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western, has defaulted on an $11.6 million loan from First Technology Credit Union, facing foreclosure unless repaid in full. The hotel's owners, Nupen Pa…
Solar power surpassed natural gas generation in California during 82% of days from January to May, marking the first time average solar output exceeded gas in the first five months of a year. The mile…
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted pop star Sabrina Carpenter a permanent restraining order against William Applegate, 31, who allegedly tried to enter her home three times in May 2026.…
San Jose Stage's production of 'We Will Rock You' delivers strong renditions of Queen's iconic songs but is hampered by Ben Elton's universally bad script, which director Will Detlefsen and choreograp…
Kaitlyn Chen scored 15 points off the bench to lead the Golden State Valkyries to a 91-80 win over the Dallas Wings on Wednesday, providing a much-needed spark for the team. Chen, a former third-round…
McDonald's is bringing back its fried apple pie for a limited time starting June 23 to celebrate America's 250th birthday, marking the first time in over 30 years the dessert has been available in mos…