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Saint Mary’s is adding a player with a recognizable name via the transfer portal after losing two starters last month. Penny Hardaway’s son Ashton is heading to Moraga after his freshman season at Memphis, where his dad is the head coach. He shared the news of his commitment to Saint Mary’s on Instagram. Ashton Hardaway […]

Steven Raichlen’s popular cookbook “Beer-Can Chicken” has been re-released and revised to introduce a new generation to the unique grilling technique. (Courtesy Roger Proulx)  Q. What advice do you have for folks looking to grill this summer? A.  The whole secret to successful grilling is to learn to control the fire, not have it control […]

Trying to find a place to camp in the Bay Area on a sunny weekend can be exasperating enough to make you almost resent California’s outdoorsy nature — or at least, its outdoorsy residents who all want the same thing you do. Trawl the National Parks Service’s camping reservation system, recreation.gov, or the State Parks’ […]

This recipe by grilling expert and cookbook author Steven Raichlen was inspired by his travels in Cagliari, Sardinia. It offers an exception to the general rule that it’s easier to grill water-rich vegetables than something like artichokes. Here, the grill’s high, dry heat brings out the natural sweetness of these edible flowers, offering crisp leaves […]

By JOE REEDY | AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Brenden Rice already had plenty to prove as the son of 49ers Hall of Famer Jerry Rice. Not being selected until the 225th pick in the NFL draft two weeks ago added more fuel to the fire. Many thought Rice would be a […]

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By virtue of beating the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs will host the NFL season opener Thursday, September 5 against the Baltimore Ravens, the NFL unveiled Monday. Installing that AFC Championship Game rematch is no big surprise for Game No. 1 of 272. But several mysteries exist until […]

By Robert Burnson | Bloomberg Billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla was dealt a new setback in his 15-year fight to block public access through his private property to a popular surfing spot south of San Francisco. A California state judge issued a tentative ruling Friday denying Khosla’s request to throw out a lawsuit brought by […]

Jot Condie speaks during a press conference in San Francisco in 2021.( Jane Tyska/East Bay Times/)  He added that “the decision to fight the illegal city ordinances was CRA’s alone,” and that it supports California’s climate goals. “There is a way to transition to a greener economy without violating federal energy law and harming the […]

SANTA CRUZ — A 48-year-old Santa Cruz County man died Friday night when he drove off West Cliff Drive while being pursued by a park ranger, the California Highway Patrol said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | 3 dead, 3 injured after Tesla crashes into light poles, building in Southern California Crashes and Disasters | […]

DEAR JOAN: How can we get rid of rats without also harming the squirrels that visit our yard? My next-door neighbors and I have lemon trees. Rats are coming into our yards at night to eat the skins off the lemons. Other than trapping and relocating the rats, is there anything we can do to keep […]

SAN JOSE — A big San Jose office building has been seized by its lender through a foreclosure that serves up fresh evidence the Bay Area commercial real estate sector continues to wobble. The office building is located near the corner of North First Street and Montague Expressway, one of San Jose’s busy intersections and […]