Stanford’s backup QB plays key role in preparation for Syracuse
Justin Lamson, who played at Syracuse for two seasons, is excited to face former team.
Burglar breaks into shed, garage of Saratoga home damaged by fire
Lock cut, door pried open in incident.
Week 4 picks: Washington in must-win mode, Utah survives at Oklahoma State, Cal and USC wobble, ASU rolls
The Trojans are favored at Michigan while the Bears are slight underdogs against winless Florida State.
Bay Area high school football 2024: Week 4 preview, schedule
Top matchups in Week 4 include San Ramon Valley at McClymonds, Menlo School at Capuchino, Hillsdale at Santa Teresa, Gunn at Monta Vista.
6 myths about California crime as voters weigh ballot measure on drugs, retail theft
Worries about retail theft and fentanyl deaths shaped a November ballot measure that would toughen some criminal penalties. Here are the facts about California crime trends.
7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, Sept. 20-22
Got your weekend plans? We have some nifty ideas, from amazing concerts and shows to a sure-fire grilling strategy.
California laws cracking down on election deepfakes by AI face legal challenges
In a lawsuit filed by a person who created parody videos featuring altered audios of Kamala Harris, says the laws censor free speech and allow anybody to take legal action over content they dislike.
Taste-Off: The best apple chips — and the sticky ones to avoid
It’s apple season now, but you can enjoy a crispy bite any time of year thanks to all the apple chips on the market. We taste tested eight brands, from Trader Joe’s to Whole Foods. Here are the ones to buy.
Dismissal sought as 11th-hour charges against Alameda cops in Mario Gonzalez’s death draw fresh scrutiny
Attorneys for the three officers say Price’s office violated the statute of limitations when she charged each of the men with involuntary manslaughter in mid-April.
Walnut Creek’s police are the highest paid city employees. Their unions just secured another raise.
A 3% “special wage adjustment” that takes effect Sept. 29 will cost the city another $420,000 annually.