SAN JOSE — Santa Clara County officials, doctors and community members are imploring the state to intervene in HCA Healthcare’s decision to close Regional Medical Center’s trauma center and other life saving programs later this year — a move they say will lead to more deaths and worse outcomes for patients. In February, HCA alerted […]
Milpitas approves building 118 affordable apartments near Main Street
Main Street in Milpitas is expected to gain 118 new affordable housing units. The City Council unanimously approved the development Thursday and questioned the developer about the types of amenities that will be included. Encino-based AMG & Associates LLC plans to build two apartment complexes on the .97 acre lot at 1300 S. Main Street, half a […]
Harry Kane reacts to knocking Arsenal out of the Champions League
Harry Kane couldn’t hide his massive grin after defeating Arsenal (Picture: TNT Sport) Bayern Munich star and Tottenham hero Harry Kane was left delighted after his side knocked Arsenal out of the Champions League on Wednesday. Kane, who left Spurs after a 19-year spell in the summer to join the Bundesliga giants, didn’t get on […]
Which 10 Alameda, Piedmont and Oakland homes had the best prices the week of April 8?
A condo in Oakland that sold for $565,000, is the most affordable real estate sale in Alameda, Piedmont and Oakland in the past week. For comparison, the overall average price of real estate in Alameda, Piedmont and Oakland during the last week was $1.7 million. The average price per square foot was $737. A total […]
80s music icon makes explicit sex confession about huge hit
Billy Idol has just revealed something really quite explicit (Picture: Denise Truscello/WireImage) Billy Idol has opened well and truly up about the inspiration for one or two of his hits. The White Wedding hitmaker, 68, found inspiration for one of his songs – Hot in the City – when he was, er, hot in the […]
Federal officials challenge authority of court-ordered special master at FCI Dublin women’s prison
The Federal Bureau of Prisons appears unwilling to allow a court-appointed special master to have broad oversight of its closure of the scandal-plagued FCI Dublin women’s prison, according to a recent court filing. The agency’s challenge to the prison’s first-of-its-kind special master comes the same week the prisons bureau announced it would close the troubled […]
Two wounded in Oakland shooting
OAKLAND — A woman and a man were shot Tuesday night, possibly while driving in East Oakland, authorities said. The 29-year-old Antioch woman and the 27-year-old Oakland man were in stable condition at a hospital. The woman was shot in the face and the man in the shoulder, authorities said. Police have not said how […]
Heart-stirring moment pregnant Disney cruise passenger is airlifted off ship
A US Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter safely airlifted an American woman experiencing health complications aboard the Disney Fantasy cruise ship (Picture: United States Coast Guard) A pregnant woman experiencing health complications aboard the Disney Fantasy cruise ship was airlifted in a dramatic rescue by the US Coast Guard. The passenger connected to air suspension gear […]
Cecilia Lunaparra takes early lead in Berkeley’s District 7 council race
BERKELEY — The race between two UC Berkeley students for Berkeley’s District 7 City Council seat is tight but so far is leaning in Cecilia Lunaparra’s favor. Lunaparra, a senior at UC Berkeley studying history and urban studies, and James Chang, chief of staff for Councilmember Ben Bartlett and a graduate student at the Haas […]
Emailed threats send scare into East Bay school districts
A generic threat tied to the demanded release of Russian prisoners put a scare into several Bay Area school districts Wednesday. Schools throughout Contra Costa County and Alameda County received the threats, according to authorities and school districts in the areas. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Antioch police chief says staffing still short, […]
Warriors exit interviews: Gary Payton II wants to stay long-term, Chris Paul not done yet
SAN FRANCISCO — Gary Payton II, the oft-injured defensive specialist, expressed an interest in ripping up his current agreement with his employer and starting fresh with a newer, longer deal. In his preferred posture — sitting on, not at the podium — Payton said he sees himself as a big part of the Warriors’ mix […]
Ben Foster names Man Utd star responsible for ‘absolute disgrace’
Casemiro has been singled out for criticism after the draw at Bournemouth (Picture: Getty) Ben Foster has slammed Manchester United star Casemiro and feels the Brazilian midfielder was responsible for an ‘absolute disgrace’ of a goal. The Red Devils luckily escaped defeat at AFC Bournemouth last time out, leaving the south coast with a 2-2 […]