Authorities said Ernie Morris led his Santa Clara Co. customers to believe they were covered for auto, business or workers’ compensation.
The former city parks and rec employee is incarcerated at Elmwood in Milpitas.
Our serial stowaway, Marilyn, the teen who flew in the wheel well to Hawaii and the man who stole an airport truck were all factors.
Mosquitoes in SJ, Santa Clara tested positive for West Nile virus.
The first total solar eclipse over the United States in 38 years. But Californians: You'll need to travel to see it.
Two Santa Clara County supervisors emphatically say no to that. Plans would allow five trains per week.
The motorist was arrested for suspected DUI.
Because California is part of the Pacific Rim, one economic expert thinks Monday's crash may be felt here more than any other states.
The male allegedly broke the glass door and stole money from the Bao House.
Major delays system wide on Monday afternoon.
Some lines stopped. Expect delays.
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The incident is at the Embarcadero station.
Instead of plain cabbage or slaw, this version from Napa Valley Vintners uses a citrus-cucumber relish that makes the dish!
A can't-put-down read about murder and mayhem in our nation's capital. Keep 'em reading ...
A hedgehog gets creative in his attempt to communicate his master's message to Lady Blythe.
You will never hear your bank say you can get a better deal elsewhere (even though you probably can).
Child Advocates of Silicon Valley hosting fundraiser tourney and auction in Los Gatos Aug. 31.
Nearly one-third of child pedestrian deaths occur after school between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., new report says.
Business Insider compiled a list of the most famous bands from each state and Greatful Dead came out on top.
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Roughly 12,000 firefighters now battling 17 wildfires across California. And "fire season" hasn't even started.
The new “Water Lovers Station” on Pandora includes 100 five-minute songs to help you keep your showers short.
We love this simple technique for shucking corn! Never fuss with those pesky corn silks ever again.
Area therapist gives tips on how to help your teen transition into this big step -- and how YOU can turn this time into VERY useful dialogue
For employees' and customers' well-being, nail salons need to use safer products and improve ventilation, officials say.
Red Cross and Sports Clips are teaming up! Blood drives planned in Campbell, Los Altos, Gilroy, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill and San Jose.
National unemployment is at 5.3 percent; Santa Clara County is at 4.3.
Cause of death is under investigation. The incident unfolded in July on Baffin Avenue.
The two suspects arrested in connection with Thursday's Chase Bank hold-up were nabbed at a traffic stop, police said.
Senate Bill 417 demands immigration officials be alerted 48 hours prior to the planned release of undocumented felons.
Deals abound, with one store offering a complete set of glasses--lenses and frames--for just $29.
The average home in San Francisco costs more than $1 million. On low end in region, Solano Co. median price is $330,000.
Michael Hursh will be new general manager at AC Transit in Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
As kids head to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them. Did you know "selfies" can spread lice?
Prosecutors report that Uber’s background check process fails to uncover many categories of sex offenders.