HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Jake Hemann grabbed a board and headed out to surf. But an hour later, he wound up sitting at the lifeguard station soaking his foot in a pail of hot water alongside ...

From a trio of totally tubular ’80s acts to artistic observations on the Golden State and performances by future opera stars, there are a lot of great shows to catch this weekend and beyond. Here is a ...

OAKLAND – A 34-year-old Bay Point man authorities say helped bring hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine into Northern California has been deported from Mexico to the United States to face federal ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Bryce Eldridge was, inevitably, going to struggle at some point. It’s a fate that no one can avoid — especially 21-year-old rookies. He doesn’t know when he’ll emerge from his ongoing ...

The massive Bug Fire, burning in the high desert north of Reno, crossed back into California and prompted evacuations in Lassen County. Related Articles MP-18 Fire near Hoopa expands to more than ...

This spring, as part of the endorsement process of this news organization’s editorial board, I spoke with 49 candidates for elected office in California. That meant hourlong Zoom calls with candidates ...

STANFORD – Stanford quarterback Davis Warren is easy to spot after practice – he’s the one walking barefoot around the football field. The ritual, which Warren calls “grounding,” started as a way to ...

Which small backpack is best? Backpacks are practical and convenient, but sometimes you don’t want a huge backpack that will weigh you down and get in the way. Luckily, you can find small backpacks ...

Many modern inventions morph over time as technology improves or new construction materials are developed. One vital invention for the household, however, has changed very little since companies such ...

Which Nulo cat food is best? It’s no secret that what you eat impacts your health and well-being, and the same is true for your pet cats’ diets. If you’re looking for quality fare to nourish your ...

The Bay Area-based fast-casual chain will open its sixth restaurant in San Jose in late August. Next, it will open a location ...

Dear Getting Along: Thank you for this suggestion. If the letter writer, or anyone else facing a similar situation, wishes to wait until after a relative has passed before having conversations about ...