California workers will get five sick days instead of three under law signed by Gov. Newsom
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Workers in California will soon be entitled to at least five days of paid sick leave per year, up from three, under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday. The law, which goes into effect in January, also increases the amount of sick leave that employees can carry over…
San Jose Sharks 23-man roster projection: Who’s trending up, and who is fading away?
NHL: San Jose Sharks hockey operations department with Mike Grier and David Quinn have some interesting decisions ahead In August, after bringing back two forwards and a defenseman as part of the Erik Karlsson trade, San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier stated that there were still openings for some of the organization’s younger players…
Berkeley’s patchwork policies show how state housing goals complicate ADU rules
Locals voice concerns about safety and wildfires, but there are few options to appeal On paper, getting plans for accessory dwelling units approved in California has never been easier. However, state lawmakers’ ongoing effort to streamline the development of ADUs, which include in-law units and granny flats, frequently collides with local concerns, particularly in places…
Prep volleyball roundup: Archbishop Mitty, Burlingame, Silver Creek, Berkeley among the winners
Bay Area high school volleyball: St. Mary’s-Berkeley clinches TCAL, Hayward rallies from down 2-0 and more No. 2 Archbishop Mitty 3, No. 3 St. Ignatius 0 Archbishop Mitty swept No. 3 St. Ignatius 13-25, 9-25, 24-26 in West Catholic Athletic League play on Tuesday night, snapping a four-game losing streak that included back-to-back losses to…
49ers’ defense seeks to prove greatness vs. Cowboys’ high-flying offense
49ers’ defense has been good but is chasing greatness and Dallas can help it get there SANTA CLARA, Calif. — In 2023, the 49ers had no intention of chasing defense excellence. Aside from winning a sixth Super Bowl, the 49ers want to be great on defense. While the defense has been an upper-echelon unit that…
Editorial: California’s shameful delays probing police killings of unarmed civilians
After two years, Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office failing to complete mandated investigations Another disturbingly lethal shooting by Bay Area cops. Another promise to investigate made by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. And, if history is any guide, another case that will take his office years to resolve. This time, the action takes place in…
Hobby Lobby arts and crafts retailer seals deal for big San Jose store
Retailer has been seeking space for some time in the area SAN JOSE, Calif. — Hobby Lobby has agreed to lease a large portion of its San Jose store space, indicating some signs of economic hope in a bleak landscape for Bay Area retail. The arts and crafts retailer has completed a comprehensive search for…
Jon Fosse, a Norwegian master of spare Nordic writing, wins the Nobel Prize in literature
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Jon Fosse, a master of spare Nordic writing who has written everything from plays to novels and children’s books, was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature on Thursday for works that “give voice to the unsayable.” The Nobel literature committee chair, Anders Olsson, stated that Fosse’s work is rooted “in the language…
Mathews: Dianne Feinstein was California’s last ambassador
Today, we live in a new Cold War, between our state and our nation, that the late senator tried to prevent Dianne Feinstein’s death is more than just the end of a remarkable life. It’s the severing of a vital link that connects California and the rest of the country. In her 50-year political career,…
