Roadshow: Should DUI blood alcohol level be lowered to .05%?

Lowering the blood alcohol level from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent has been credited with reducing DUI deaths by 8 percent.

Internal Affairs: S.J. Giants swing and miss with denial of involvement in lawsuit

A group called Stand for San Jose in 2011 challenged the city's environmental review and land sale offer for a proposed downtown ballpark that would be the new home of the Oakland A's. Court papers show that the San Jose Giants are part of that group.

CCS boys track and field semifinals: Hurdlers prepare for a fast race at the CCS finals

Mitty's Matthew Wong has top qualifying marks in long jump and triple jump

Powerball numbers drawn; now who wins the $590.5 million?

The numbers drawn Saturday are: 22, 10, 13, 14, 52 and a Powerball of 11. Officials estimate the jackpot at $590.5 million.

CCS baseball roundup: Willow Glen tops Burlingame; Serra, St. Francis also advance

John Riley hit a three-run homer and Kenny Corey threw a complete game as Willow Glen defeated Burlingame 6-1 at Bellarmine College Prep to advance to the Central Coast Section Division II semifinals.

America's Cup: Italian team Luna Rossa defies cup officials and sets sail in its first practice in bay

America's Cup officials say they are 'disappointed' the Luna Rossa sailed Saturday after a safety review committee asked all four competitors to stay off the water until next Thursday to give them more time to study the deadly capsize of Sweden's Artemis Racing boat.

Maker Faire Festival draws thousands to San Mateo County Fairgrounds

More than 120,000 expected to attend the 8th Annual celebration of creativity

CCS softball playoffs: Gilroy spoils Archbishop Mitty's perfect season in extra innings

The Mustangs win an epic nine-inning battle at PAL Stadium, scoring three in the ninth to oust Mitty 6-3 in a Division II quarterfinal.

CCS baseball playoffs: Palo Alto rallies to stun Bellarmine 6-4

The Vikings surged back in front with a three-run sixth and then held on in the seventh after Bellarmine loaded the bases to advance to the CCS Division I semifinals against St. Francis

Free San Jose dental clinic draws more than 2,000; many spend night in line waiting for fillings, extractions, root ...

California Dental Association brings 1,700 volunteers, including 400 dentists, to help with emergency dental work for people throughout Northern California without dental insurance. Many low-income adults lost dental insurance when the state Legislature cut the Denta-Cal program in 2009.

Shirakawa's decisive vote in ambulance deal prompts Santa Clara County scrutiny

It's unclear what role now-disgraced former Supervisor George Shirakawa's visit to the San Diego offices of Rural/Metro had on the company winning Santa Clara County's lucrative ambulance contract, but in an email to the district attorney, County Executive Jeff Smith expressed concern with any decisive vote that Shirakawa cast during his four years in office.

Timeline: Shirakawa and Santa Clara County ambulance deal

This timeline of events shows former Santa Clara County Supervisor George Shirakawa Jr.'s trip to San Diego and details key moments in the county's ambulance service decision.

Herhold: The story behind the censure of Sunnyvale Councilman Pat Meyering

The Sunnyvale Council voted 5-1 early this month to censure Councilman Pat Meyering, accusing him of breaking its rules of conduct.

All mail at Santa Clara County jail to be limited to small postcards

Citing staff safety concerns and the need to limit contraband such as drugs tucked into regular mail, Santa Clara County jail officials want all mail -- excluding correspondence from lawyers -- to be limited to postcards.

Super Bowl vote: 49ers, Bay Area prepare for NFL's decision Tuesday

The Bay Area, which would stage most events in San Francisco but play the 50th Super Bowl in the 49ers' new Santa Clara stadium, is the heavy favorite to be awarded the game after Florida's legislature failed to approve a ballot measure aimed at renovating the Miami Dolphins' aging stadium.

Powerball: Where to buy Powerball tickets in California

Powerball tickets are sold in more than 21,000 places in California. Search to find the closest retailer before sales are cut off tonight.

Pizarro: Kevin Pollak to headline San Jose Stage's 20th anniversary benefit

Actor/comedian Kevin Pollak, who grew up in San Jose will perform at San Jose Stage's June 21 event, marking the 30th anniversary of the edgy theater company and the 20th anniversary of its political satire fundraiser, 'Monday Night Live.

Amgen Tour of California: In San Jose, cycling fans lining route look like the Lycra-wearing athletes -- with one big ...

At the sixth stage of the Amgen Tour of California, there were so many weekend warriors kitted out in stretchy, candy-colored Lycra racing outfits, it was sometimes hard to tell the real riders from the wannabes. Or it would have been if every human being looked equally good in hip-hugging bike shorts. Which, sadly, they do not.

Monday is last day to register to vote in Santa Clara County District 2 special election

Monday is the last day to register to vote in the special June 4 election for District 2 Santa Clara County supervisor.

America's Cup: Italy's Luna Rossa owner insists safety must come first after fatal capsize

Patrizio Bertelli, who is also CEO of Prada fashion house that is sponsoring the team, told reporters during a news conference at its Alameda base camp Friday afternoon that he flew in from Italy because it's important for 'the boss to come when there is trouble.' The world famous regatta was thrown into chaos last week after Sweden's Artemis Racing team capsized during a practice run in the San .

Where to buy Powerball tickets in California

Powerball tickets are sold in more than 21,000 places in California. Search to find the closest retailer before sales are cut off tonight.

Woman set to be charged in hit-and-run killing of bicyclist in Campbell

A 21-year-old woman who struck and killed a bicyclist in Campbell two months ago is set to be charged next week with felony hit-and-run for leaving the scene, as well as misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.

Opponents appeal approval of Planned Parenthood facility in South San Francisco

Abortion opponents filed an appeal Friday seeking to stop a Planned Parenthood clinic proposed for a downtown office building.

Pizarro: Will Campbell's Frost Cupcake Factory cook up TV glory or a burned opportunity?

Frost Cupcake Factory owner Andrea Parks invites fans to a Sunday viewing party of 'Cupcake Wars,' which features the Campbell dessert shop in its new episode.

San Jose: Taunt between close relatives led to execution-style slaying of Ralph Gomez

A taunt at gunpoint in a tense familial situation in San Jose ended with the shooting death of Ralph Gomez last week, relatives said, and as a search for the suspect in the slaying, Gomez's cousin Louie Garza, continued, they urged him to turn himself in to give them some solace.

At San Jose's Overfelt High, miracles to parade at graduation

As high school graduation season kicks off in mid-May, Overfelt’s college-bound students demonstrate the strength and confidence that allowed them to rise above adversity. And often, just one teacher, counselor or administrator, as well as parents, cultivated the miracles that will be on stage at commencement.

San Jose: Veronica Lozano, slain in motel, left behind four children; police seek ex-boyfriend in Mexico

The vicious slaying of San Jose hair stylist Veronica Lozano in a motel room this week has left four children virtually orphaned as investigators look for her volatile ex-boyfriend, believed to have fled to Mexico, the San Jose Police Department said.

San Jose police: Campbell teacher arrested in online child-sex sting

A Campbell private school teacher was arrested this week after he was caught sexually soliciting someone he thought was a 13-year-old girl but was actually a San Jose police officer conducting an online sex sting.

Biz Break: A year after Facebook IPO, Marketo and Tableau show how it's done

Today: Marketo and Tableau skyrocket higher in public debuts, one year after Facebook's IPO flopped out of the gate: What does that say about the IPO market? Also: SolarCity soars as markets end week with gains.

San Jose triple stabbing: Uncle arraigned on murder charges, 3-year-old improving, fund started

As her uncle was arraigned on suspicion of fatally stabbing her grandmother and cousin, the 3-year-old girl who survived a violent family rampage at her East San Jose home earlier this week is steadily improving, a family friend said.