Brooks: Departing Utah Sen. Mitt Romney gives us a rare gift
He stands for the idea that there are things more important in life than politics and winning elections You…
San Jose poised to pay $400K to settle police officer’s Islamophobia suit
Nabil Haidar alleged anti-Muslim harassment by his colleagues over a period of years; the city and department argued it…
Which companies in California emit the most pollution? A bill on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk would force the list to be made public
First-in-the-nation plan for greenhouse gases is drawing support from Big Tech, opposition from other industries State lawmakers have sent…
Hugh Jackman and his wife join ‘gray divorce’ trend with split after 27 years of marriage
Over the years, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness have pushed back against speculation about their marriage and say they’re…
Friend being sentenced? Tips for writing better character letters than Asthon Kutcher and Mila Kunis
As the world knows, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis seriously bungled their assignment to write persuasive character letters on…
Get burgers for as little as 1 cent on National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18
Monday is one of our favorite days. Because September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day. The following restaurant chains have…
Want to find the best Bay Area restaurants near you? Try this neat mapping tool
Map of the Best searches ratings on Michelin, James Beard, Gayot and elsewhere to find you a great meal….
From the Roadshow archives: How the Serra rest stop went from wasteland to wonderful
Jerry Morissette and his workforce revamped the rest stop with flowers and shoe polish Mr. Roadshow wanted to share…
California issues $267 million in grants to combat epidemic of retail and other thefts
‘Enough with these brazen smash-and-grabs,’ said Gov. Gavin Newsom State grants totaling more than $267 million will be distributed…
Case against notorious California priest could be 1st in new wave of sexual abuse trials
A case involving a priest who was one of Orange County’s most notorious predators is expected to be among…