Fremont and Redwood City men get combined 19 years prison for meth sales

A Fremont man and a Redwood City man were sentenced to a combined 19 years in prison Friday for selling two pounds of methamphetamine to an undercover police officer, authorities said.

San Jose Marriott Hotel, a downtown icon, is bought for $83 million

The purchase of the 506-room hotel in downtown San Jose by CBRE Global Investors underscores the rebound in the Silicon Valley hotel market that's underpinned by a sturdy technology sector

50 explosive devices found in Belmont home, police say

Police discovered 50 M-80 type explosives in a Belmont home they searched after catching a man who lived there with several pounds of pot and hundreds of pain pills, authorities said Monday

SFO to borrow $4 billion for upgrades

San Francisco International Airport's leaders announced Monday they plan to borrow over $4 billion fo pay for a 10-year building and renovation plan that includes a proposed 400-room hotel.

Herhold: Whatever happened to Zuckerberg, Umunhum, Tony West and the Golden Spigot?

Columnist Scott Herhold updates stories he has recently written about.

Police Blotter: Suspected tagger of San Jose Fire Station 18 is arrested

SAN JOSEEzie Street and Senter Road, 12:03 a.m. last Tuesday Responding to shots fired, police went after a driver leaving the area on two flat tires.

Gilroy: Police investigating possible gang-related shooting

Police are investigating an apparent gang-related shooting in Gilroy that hospitalized a man Saturday evening.

San Jose: Silver Creek High sophomore riding bike killed after being hit by pick-up truck near campus

A Silver Creek High School sophomore died at the hospital after he was hit by a pick-up truck while riding his bike through a busy East San Jose thoroughfare Monday morning, San Jose police said.

East Palo Alto: One teen killed, two injured

Police in East Palo Alto are investigating a shooting that killed one teen and injured two others Sunday night.

Suburban poverty in the Bay Area rose dramatically over past decade

The middle-class American dream has given way to an alarming rise in suburban poverty over the past decade, according to a study by the Brookings Institution. The authors of 'Confronting Suburban Poverty in America' conclude that the Bay Area's two largest metropolitan areas have experienced the spread of this scourge in starkly different ways.

Roadshow: Our least favorite California roads

Readers nominate trouble spots, from a lack of lanes on Highway 1 to the bypass-to-nowhere near Sonora.

Powerball's second-place winner purchased ticket at San Jose 7-Eleven

Somewhere in San Jose is a $2 million Powerball winner. The person purchased the lucky ticket from a 7-Eleven store on Almaden Expressway.

San Jose City Hall fledgling falcon dies after hitting wall

One of San Jose City Hall’s three falcon fledglings slammed into a wall and died Sunday, apparently while trying to land while carrying a pigeon for lunch.

Toll road between Highway101 and Monterey Peninsula? Highway 156 stretch a candidate

In a report released Thursday, the Transportation Agency for Monterey County says converting the outdated two-lane Highway 156 into a nearby four-lane toll road between Highways 1 and 101 could be mostly paid for by modest tolls, ranging from $1.60 to $2.50 a trip.

Bay Area Senior Games show you're never too old to enjoy sports

From water polo players who competed in college to soccer players who took up the game late in life, older athletes shined at the Bay Area Senior Games at Stanford University.

Teenager shot on driveway in East Palo Alto

Police said the 17-year-old boy was talking with friends and standing in a driveway when a car approached and the people inside started shooting.

Free dog food: Animal shelter's deal torn apart by Simitian

In a polite but devastating sequence, Joe Simitian checked off the problems with renewing the contract: privacy, lack of transparency, health issues.

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.

Toll road in Northern California? Highway 156 stretch a candidate

In a report released Thursday, the Transportation Agency for Monterey County says converting the outdated two-lane Highway 156 into a nearby four-lane toll road between Highways 1 and 101 could be mostly paid for by modest tolls, ranging from $1.60 to $2.50 a trip.

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.