100-plus homes are being eyed on North San Jose office building site
Proposal shows shifting nature of Silicon Valley tech hubs SAN JOSE, Calif. — A large housing development is being considered for a North San Jose office site, indicating the changing nature of the area’s real estate sector in a post-coronavirus economy. According to documents filed with city planners, a veteran San Jose real estate firm…
Football recruiting: Bay Area high school star de-commits from Stanford
Edge rusher Naki Tuakoi of Fremont High in Oakland says he has reopened his recruitment Naki Tuakoi, a four-star edge rusher from Fremont-Oakland, announced on social media that he has withdrawn his oral commitment to Stanford and reopened his recruitment. Tuakoi did not explain why in his post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on…
Kurtenbach: The 49ers and Brock Purdy are learning about life in the NFL
49ers 17, Vikings 22: Brock Purdy has been the Niners’ quarterback for a year. Now he and Kyle Shanahan have to face some real adversity. And the 49ers, specifically head coach Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Brock Purdy, must adjust to living in this manner as well. The Niners’ duo at the two most important positions…
Niles: New book details the inside story of Disney’s California ski resort plans
What is the most egregious omission in Disney theme park history? Fans of Disney could probably name a few candidates. Many Disneyland visitors may wonder what the resort would look like today if management had chosen Westcot over Disney California Adventure for the resort’s second gate. What if, instead, Disney developed the land around the…
Taste-Off: The best apple cider at Bay Area supermarkets
Walking through an apple orchard and biting into freshly picked orbs of juicy sweetness is a memorable autumn adventure. If you don’t have time for that, a glass of freshly pressed apple cider summons fall flavors as well, and that seasonal favorite is stacked on store shelves this time of year. Sweet cider — not…
Woman claims her water at Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay hotel ‘defiled’ by ‘criminal deviant’ worker
Police say they responded but did not investigate In a lawsuit, a guest at the high-end Ritz-Carlton hotel in Half Moon Bay claims that a worker brought her a water bottle contaminated with sperm, and that testing confirmed the contamination. The Washington woman, identified as “Jane Doe,” was celebrating her birthday last November with a…
San Jose Sharks president believes changes to NHL’s Pride tape ban are forthcoming
San Jose Sharks president Jonathan Becher: “I think sometimes when one crisis happens, people overreact and try to clamp down.” SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Sharks’ president believes the NHL’s ban on players displaying “cause messaging” on their equipment, including the use of Pride-themed tape on their sticks, will be modified this season.…
High school girls volleyball rankings: Bay Area News Group Top 15
St. Francis, Archbishop Mitty, Foothill stay atop the final list before the start of the playoffs. Bay Area News Group Top 15 No. 1 ARCHBISHOP MITTY (26-4) Previous ranking: 1 What’s happened so far: Beat Sacred Heart Cathedral 3-0. Up next: Wednesday at Archbishop Riordan, 6 p.m. No. 2 ST. FRANCIS (31-4) Previous ranking: 2…
Kurtenbach: The Golden State Warriors head into season lacking just one thing
As NBA season tips off, there’s no margin for error for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Warriors have a lot to be excited about as the season begins. Chris Paul, a former foe, is now a friend, and his seamless integration with the blue and yellow makes you…
