San Francisco Bay Area Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Jose plans wide-ranging renovationsThe Mercury News - George Avalos SAN JOSE — The iconic Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Jose is headed for a wide-ranging facelift for its lobby and other public spaces, according to …
San Francisco Bay Area Here are 8 don’t-miss new treats served at Disneyland and California Adventure during Halloween TimeThe Mercury News - Anne Valdespino One of the reasons Disneyland Resort chefs love dreaming up the treats for Halloween Time is they get to remember what it’s like to be a kid. “This …
California Police: Bay Area man punched Uber driver, stabbed teenThe Mercury News - Gary Klien An 18-year-old Mill Valley man was arrested Sunday on allegations he attacked an Uber driver and stabbed a teenager. Both incidents happened at about …
SeaWorld San Diego Video: Orphaned sea otter from Alaska gets new home at SeaWorld San DiegoThe Mercury News - Erika I. Ritchie Cinder, a 7-pound northern sea otter pup, has only been at SeaWorld San Diego a few days and she’s already making steady progress. The sea otter was …
California East Bay woman sentenced for embezzling $319,000 from Marin firmThe Mercury News - Gary Klien A former legal secretary who embezzled $319,520 from a San Rafael firm was sentenced to three years in jail. Shannon Marie Jones, 36, was also …
California New home to Rams, Chargers to be known as SoFi StadiumThe Mercury News - Staff and news service reports The new Inglewood venue to be the home of the Rams and Chargers will be known as SoFi Stadium, according to a naming rights deal announced …
San Jose, CA Map: Seven killed in weekend traffic accidents in Bay AreaThe Mercury News - Bay Area News Group Seven people died — a motorcyclist, a bicyclist, two pedestrians and three people in cars — in Bay Area accidents over the weekend. For details of …
Engagement Rings A California woman dreamt she swallowed her engagement ring. Turns out she actually did it in her sleeThe Mercury News - CNN.com Wire Service Jenna Evans was having one of those dreams that felt too real to be true. The San Diego woman and her fiance, Bobby Howell, “were in a very sketchy …
Abortion California passes bill to require state universities to offer abortion pillThe Mercury News - CNN.com Wire Service If California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill passed by the state Senate Friday, state university clinics will be required to offer abortion pills to …
Joe Staley How should 49ers fill in for Joe Staley at left tackle?The Mercury News - Cam Inman CINCINNATI — Left tackle Joe Staley is arguably the most indispensible player on the 49ers roster, and he now faces a two-month recovery from a …
Joe Staley The Deets: The 49ers need to make a trade after Joe Staley's injury — if only it were that easyThe Mercury News - Dieter Kurtenbach Welcome to The Deets — three thoughts on the world of sports, with an effort to focus on the things that might fall through the cracks in this …
Cincinnati Bengals 49ers report card: 'A' fabulous road to a 2-0 startThe Mercury News - Cam Inman CINCINNATI — Here is how the 49ers (2-0) graded in Sunday’s 41-17 rout of the Bengals (0-2): Jimmy Garoppolo, shelled all week for a lackluster debut …
Carolyn Hax Carolyn Hax: I'm embarrassed by my husband's retirement dreamThe Mercury News - Carolyn Hax DEAR CAROLYN: Husband of 14 years is 6½ younger than I am. He wants to retire even though his health is good. Although we are financially comfortable …
Democracy Letter: Who are really threats to democracy: the GOP or Democrats?The Mercury News - Letters To The Editor Re: “Pitts: The US is living the fable of the emperor’s new clothes” (Opinion section, Eastbaytimes.com, Sept. 11) and “Krugman: This is how …
California Letter: This plan puts Bay Area air ambulances at riskThe Mercury News - Letters To The Editor Re: “Bay Area super-commuting growing: Here’s where it’s the worst” (Mercurynews.com, Sept. 11): Federal legislation that closes air bases and puts …
Etiquette Miss Manners: I'm trying to uninvite them because of their bratty kid, but they won't take the hintThe Mercury News - Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin DEAR MISS MANNERS: How do I uninvite guests who are no longer welcome due to their child’s behavior after the guest list was sent out? I have been …
Amy Dickinson Ask Amy: I was appalled by her gift card maneuverThe Mercury News - Amy Dickinson DEAR AMY: On occasion my wife and I will go out to dinner with two other couples. Since none of us drinks, we always split the bill and tip evenly …
High School Sports Legendary and beloved former coach John Ralston diesThe Mercury News - Matt Schwab John Ralston, a longtime and beloved Bay Area college and professional sports figure, passed away peacefully in Sunnyvale on Saturday. He was …
Fire Fighting San Jose: Firefighters respond to 2-alarm fire downtownThe Mercury News - George Kelly SAN JOSE — Firefighters are at the scene of a two-alarm fire in the city’s downtown, authorities said Sunday. Shortly before 6 p.m., firefighters …
Patrick Mahomes Kurtenbach: Don't write off the Raiders after their lopsided loss to the ChiefsThe Mercury News - Dieter Kurtenbach OAKLAND — Remember all that Raiders’ momentum coming out of last Monday’s win over the Broncos? That win over Denver wasn’t a mirage or a fluke, but …
New York City Report: Ric Ocasek, singer for The Cars, dies at 70The Mercury News - Reuters (Reuters) – Ric Ocasek, lead singer of the 1980s hook-heavy hitmakers The Cars, has died at the age of 70, New York media reported on Sunday. Ocasek’s …
Johnny Cueto Takeaways from the Giants' 2-1 victory over Miami on SundayThe Mercury News - Jeff Faraudo SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants still are scuffling to score runs, but Johnny Cueto delivered another pitching performance that made everyone feel …
Derek Carr Why Derek Carr called out Richard Nixon, Clayton Kershaw, Raiders owner vs. ChiefsThe Mercury News - Jon Becker Derek Carr’s name-dropping at the line of scrimmage Sunday kept things interesting but it couldn’t prevent a Chiefs onslaught in a 28-10 loss. Carr …
Johnny Cueto Johnny Cueto strong again in Giants victoryThe Mercury News - Jeff Faraudo SAN FRANCISCO — Johnny Cueto’s comeback from Tommy John surgery continues to be an unqualified success. The 33-year-old right-hander pitched his …
Fire Fighting Two flown to trauma center after being injured in east Contra Costa CountyThe Mercury News - George Kelly A man and a woman were flown to trauma centers by medical helicopters after separate unrelated medical emergencies in eastern Contra Costa County, …
Oakland Athletics Athletics win 90th, Sean Manaea and Jesús Luzardo could be a potential wild card one-two punchThe Mercury News - Shayna Rubin ARLINGTON — OK, there are two weeks left in the season. But the postseason nears and another wild card berth is ever closer in Oakland’s reach. And …
Kyle Shanahan Kurtenbach: Kyle Shanahan showed us why he’s the top offensive coordinator in the NFLThe Mercury News - Dieter Kurtenbach It’s had been seven years and three coaching regimes since we’ve seen the 49ers offense play like it did in Sunday’s 41-17 beatdown of the Cincinnati …
Marquise Goodwin 49ers key play: Goodwin scores TD, Garoppolo avoids blooper reelThe Mercury News - Cam Inman CINCINNATI – Jimmy Garoppolo saw Marquise Goodwin break wide open. When the Bengals did, it was too late. The 49ers’ trickery began the Bengals’ …
Texas Rangers Athletics break 23-year record, sweep RangersThe Mercury News - Shayna Rubin ARLINGTON — The A’s swept the Rangers with a 6-1 win on Sunday afternoon. They’ve now won six in a row. Matt Chapman’s home run in the ninth inning …
