In another incident, a man was stopped for having toy grenades in his carry-on.
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The child's mother, 30, from East Palo Alto, was charged.
Suspect shot himself after posting his own video of killing reporter and cameraman outside Roanoke, Va.
Geico agrees to pay $6 million to settle alleged misleading business practices in California.
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The allegations date back to 2001 when the man and his children resided in San Mateo County
Mountain View and Sunnyvale, as well, adjusting cities' pay scales.
The Board of Supervisors today passed a resolution against allowing "very unsafe" trains to travel through region's cities.
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 thin, white male in his 20s in SUV appeared to follow the child home from school while possibly masturbating, police said.
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 event is sold out for the auditorium, however, organizers are live-streaming to rooms on campus to accommodate the public.
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Instead of plain cabbage or slaw, this version from Napa Valley Vintners uses a citrus-cucumber relish that makes the dish!
At least in this instance, we’re probably better off relying on our own intuition to tell us what is and isn’t good for our health.
Receipts from area stories plus a handwritten log were found in couple's car, cops said.
Capitol Hill staffers were at Stanford last week to gain an immersion into the complex world of cybersecurity.
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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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Greta Gerwig (“Frances Ha”) and Lola Kirke (“Gone Girl”) deliver a double dose of reality and comic relief in “Mistress America.”
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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.
Hear about these unique open spaces in our backyard! Reservations open now.
Red Cross and Sports Clips are teaming up! Blood drives planned in Campbell, Los Altos, Gilroy, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill and San Jose.