The Caffè by Mr. Espresso is featuring the caffeinated creations of local “Top Chef” alums this year. Want to try a coffee creation described as a “true masterpiece that’s the result of my passion for flavors” by a “Top Chef” star? Then visit Oakland’s The Caffè by Mr. Espresso, which is currently featuring not one,…

The classic dark chocolate rounds sandwiched with sugary white frosting came first. A cookie so popular that it is sold all over the world. The first Oreos were introduced in 1912, and Lemon Creme Oreos were introduced eight years later. In the decades since, the company has introduced many, many more new flavors. To date,…

The US government intends to reinstate broad regulations for high-speed internet providers such as AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon, reviving “net neutrality” rules for the broadband industry – and reviving an ongoing debate about the internet’s future. According to multiple people familiar with the plan, the Federal Communications Commission’s proposed rules will classify internet service —…

Golden State Warriors’ Steve Kerr and Mike Dunleavy Jr. discuss schedule, open roster spots and Jonathan Kuminga SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Steve Kerr and Mike Dunleavy Jr. met with reporters a week before the Warriors’ training camp begins on October 2. The Warriors are determined to show that the dynasty still has plenty of gas…

St. Francis and Archbishop Mitty trade places, Foothill makes a big leap, Mercy-Burlingame joins the party and more Bay Area News Group Top 15 (From the Mercury News and the East Bay Times) (Records up to Monday) No. 1 ST. FRANCIS (16-3) Previous ranking: 2 So far, Archbishop Riordan has been defeated 3-0, Long Beach…

Today’s GOP presidential candidates could learn a lot from former president The Republican Party will hold a presidential candidate debate Wednesday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. It doesn’t work. In personality and character, the GOP’s modern idol is the polar opposite of Reagan. America, according to the upbeat Reagan, was a “shining city on…

One by one, insurers have been reducing or eliminating their exposure in California following disastrous wildfires Before the California Legislature adjourned this month, it managed to grant the majority Democrats’ favorite interest groups, most notably labor unions, their wishes. However, legislators left town without doing anything concrete to address a threat to the psychological and economic well-being…

Celebrities born on this day, today’s birthday horoscope and numbers and the daily horoscope for each zodiac sign. CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Manny Montana, 40; Christina Milian, 42; Serena Williams, 42; Jim Caviezel, 55. Birthday greetings: Don’t be afraid to get started and finish what you start. Keep things simple and manageable. Refuse to…

Steve Kerr and Klay Thompson are both entering the final year of their contracts with the Warriors SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Training camp starts in less than a week, and the Warriors only have a few loose ends to tie up. Two of the biggest unfinished business concerns head coach Steve Kerr and All-Star shooting…