"Boys" and "girls" signs and color indicators will be phased out in some departments, including the toy section.
Young Augustus contemplates that the labels others have put on him are not adequate.
The location near Highway 101 was used as dumping for tires and trash.
Here's why this upcoming view of these "shooting stars" should be spectacular.
Officers in San Jose and Fremont searched for the newest member of the K9 unit.
James Schoenfeld was one of three who kidnapped a schoolbus of children, drove them 100 miles to Livermore and hid them for ransom.
A woman in her mid-20s driving a Scion died at the scene. Another motorist was arrested, and her passengers suffered minor injuries.
Getting more sleep improves academic performance, but is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?
The two-car crash was near the Tully Road exit.
Police are seeking the suspect after officer-involved shooting.
CHP diverting southbound traffic.
The landlord elected not to renew the restaurant's lease, and a game room with wine bar is possibly planned for the space, management said.
The #JerusalemFire was reported Sunday afternoon as a 100 acre blaze. Within hours it had roared through thousands of acres.
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Footage will help solve crimes.
New connector. Better bike and pedestrian access. "Win-win," says Caltrans.
Here are several questions all students should consider before applying for Early Decision to colleges and universities.
Looking for a new career? The state offers competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great retirement program.
The filmmakers of “Shaun the Sheep Movie” share the secret to Shaun’s universal appeal.
But everyone is registered to vote, right?
The CHP is changing the way it hires officers, opening applications year-round.
Starring Omar Sy (“Jurassic World”) and Charlotte Gainsbourg (“Nymphomaniac”), “Samba” sways with a heartbeat.
Did you hear the thunder or see lightning?
Smith was picked up by the Santa Clara Police Department.
The additional funding will go toward investigating and prosecuting cases involving workers’ compensation fraud.
Tiffany Rich’s bucket list includes new lungs and meeting the pop superstar. Listen to her touching request. #1989tourSantaClara
The man appears on video images holding a bakery box -- before allegedly smashing in the back door.
Lightning strikes could be troublesome.
Los Gatos-based Netflix set off a nationwide conversation Tuesday when it announced generous paid leave for new moms and dads.
Mark Aldrich lauds emergency dept., cardiac care teams at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, thanks caregivers.
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There are about three times the complaints in comparison to the 1980s, yet roughly half the staff to handle the complaints.
And support via Twitter from France to our brave firefighters!
Police provide a description based on images captured on video surveillance.
“We’re looking at prostitution in a different way than we have. ... We’re also looking at any kind of forced labor": Santa Clara Co. Sheriff
The so-called 'ghost guns' have no serial numbers and can be assembled using parts ordered online, with instructional videos on YouTube.
The plastic could stick to the cheese slice and cause choking.
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