San Francisco Giants Third Base Coach Tim Flannery was part of the teamβs 2010 and 2012 World Series titles. Heβs also a critically acclaimed recording artist whoβll perform in Redwood City next month.
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New leader brings more than two decades of leadership experience in education.
Los Altos is named #3 in the poll, Cupertino #12.
Nonprofit Operation: Care and Comfort will ship sweets to the troops overseas.
Los Gatos resident Tom Adams fulfills promise to go bald after Los Gatos United Soccer League under-12 Spartans team beats Broncos in penalty kicks.
This organization helps prepare women for the work force.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Local courthouses are gearing up for a slew of couples wishing to claim 11-12-13 as their wedding date.
"It does feel a little better to help one or two hawks that might have hit a plane."
Challenger school sixth-grader performs at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at McAfee Performing Arts Center in Saratoga to benefit the nonprofit Home of Hope organization.
In observance of Veterans Day 2013, these restaurants are offering a free meal to those who have served our country.
The run will raise money for educational scholarships for military families.
Of the 104 soldiers who competed, only 14 achieved the standard of the challenge.
Are you part of the local food movement? Now is the time to catch your own crab.
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Between fresh snowfall and snowmaking, the first resort could open this Friday.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
This year's event will honor the late Chef Josef Desimone, former Google chef and a supporter of the music education fundraiser.
Police officers from around the state will honor their fallen furry friends at UC Davis on Wednesday.
How many Jacobs were born in 2012? What year was Matthew the most popular? How many babies got your name the year you were born? Explore our database of California baby names from 1910 to 2012.
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The 'blessing' of the 'silent treatment' is explored.
Regional air quality and transit officials to launch program in August.
Same-sex couples began marrying on July 1 after the U.S. Supreme Court repealed DOMA, Prop 8.
Michael Wayne Bitner received the Purple Heart from President Barack Obama on Sept. 11, 2012.
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Maddie's Pet Adopton Days allows participating shelters to offer no-cost animal adoptions to qualified families.
YouTube video makes fun of stereotypes.
A new study surveyed more than 1,100 Muslims living in the Bay Area.
Free party takes place noon-4 p.m. Saturday, May 18.