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April 21, 2026

Why Steve Kerr should (or shouldn’t) return as Warriors coach

A few days ago, when Kerr was smiling and banging his fist in triumph after the Warriors’ play-in victory over the Clippers, his return felt...

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April 21, 2026

Los Gatos nude resort no longer up for sale as owner assesses future

A historic nudist resort near Los Gatos that was up for sale for more than a year hasn’t landed a buyer.

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April 21, 2026

12 standout sandwiches in the Bay Area, from new discoveries to the classics

This year, we’re recommending a viral $3.50 fish bun, a protein-rich vegetarian sando, savory barbecue meats and more.

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April 21, 2026

Sky-high office vacancy levels haunt Bay Area’s three major downtowns

Even after the COVID-linked restrictions were eased, companies curbed their appetites for office space.

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April 21, 2026

Need a clean public bathroom? This Bay Area online map has you covered

‘People were literally covering their noses,’ recalls Regan Jia on what inspired him to create his map.

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April 21, 2026

Another day of rain in Bay Area may come with thunder, lightning

The region’s rain is expected to be finished at some point early Wednesday.

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April 21, 2026

Expanded Whole Foods Market opens in Los Gatos

The new and expanded Whole Foods Market in Los Gatos formally opened on April 15 with a line out the door of shoppers and donations to local...

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April 21, 2026

Kurtenbach: The 49ers have the ultimate NFL Draft luxury — the ability to do whatever they want

The Niners aren’t chasing needs in this draft, and that means every mock draft you’ve seen will be wrong.

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April 21, 2026

Apple bets new CEO John Ternus will bring back Steve Jobs-era decisiveness

To succeed, Ternus will need to keep what works — operational discipline and calm leadership — while breaking from the consensus-driven deci...

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April 20, 2026

Bay Area weather: Storm continues wettest April in nearly a decade

The Bay Area experiences its wettest April in nearly a decade, bringing significant precipitation after an exceptionally dry and warm March....

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April 20, 2026

South Bay electricity grid to get boost with new transmission line

A seven-mile electric transmission line is slated to be built underneath San Jose and Santa Clara.

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April 20, 2026

Did 49ers GM Lynch drop subtle clue on NFL Draft plan with help from AI?

John Lynch acknowledged a trade-down scenario might be in the 49ers’ best interests after running through multiple scenarios with artificial...

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April 20, 2026

Proposal looks to turn San Jose hotel development site into housing

A housing development that could produce hundreds of units has emerged for a San Jose site.

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April 20, 2026

Draymond Green on Steve Kerr’s future as Warriors coach: ‘It felt like that was it’

Draymond Green says on his podcast. “I hope he’s our coach next year. Do you want my opinion? I think not.’

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April 20, 2026

California governor’s race: Betty Yee ends her campaign amid low polling numbers

Yee’s name will remain on the ballot since the filing deadline has passed.

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April 20, 2026

Northern California beach town offers great hiking, barbecue, ice cream and more

Here’s a day trip itinerary for Aptos, a true gem of a town in Santa Cruz County.

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April 20, 2026

Sustainable sushi: How to forage uni from California’s coastal tide pools

Peer into the water at the tide pools of Fort Ross State Historic Park on the Sonoma Coast, and you’ll see what appears to be an alien invas...

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April 20, 2026

Designer fashion brand opens its only Bay Area coffee shop

Customers line up at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto to try Ralph Lauren’s cafe, its second location on the West Coast.

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April 20, 2026

Exclusive: New charges to be added in foster care death of San Jose toddler: murder and “assault with a hair tie”

Numerous questions have been raised since the child’s death, including whether the county’s child welfare agency that placed him with the te...

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April 20, 2026

Trent Williams’ latest contract saga with 49ers is done

Trent Williams is staying put as the 49ers’ left tackle after reaching a two-year, $50 million deal.

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April 20, 2026

Newsom has spent nearly 20% of his second term out of state, analysis shows

The governor’s travel has more than doubled from his first term, with trips for political activity increasing as he builds a national profil...

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April 20, 2026

Rain, possibly even a few thunderstorms on tap for the Bay Area this week

The Bay Area is bracing for significant precipitation this week, with rainfall and potential thunderstorm activity expected across the regio...

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April 20, 2026

Family raised concerns before San Jose toddler’s death as CPS faces scrutiny

Investigations into a San Jose toddler's tragic death have revealed that family members raised alarm bells with Child Protective Services pr...

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April 19, 2026

Fifth generation takes the reins at Saratoga’s Garrod Farms

Family history is full of high-flying adventure.

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April 19, 2026

South Bay theater community mourns loss of ‘wonderful mentor’

Izetta Fang Klein, 51, was a popular vocal instructor

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April 19, 2026

49ers draft preview: Edge rusher is vital after NFL-low 20 sacks

The 49ers could and arguably should use their top draft pick a second straight year on a defensive end.

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April 19, 2026

Bay Area scientists honored at the ‘Oscars of Science’ for math and physics

Researchers from Stanford and UC Berkeley are being celebrated like celebrities for advancing mathematics and developing strategies to find...

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April 18, 2026

Review: Iconic rock act wows fans during 1st Bay Area show in 12 years

Throwing Muses have upcoming shows at Moe’s Alley in Santa Cruz, The Chapel in San Francisco, Harlow’s in Sacramento.

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April 18, 2026

Kurtenbach: An empty tank and a looming void — What comes next for Curry, Kerr and the Warriors?

The season is over for the Warriors; will there be a next season for Steve Kerr, Steph Curry, and Draymond Green?

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April 18, 2026

Clock donation sets off a history mystery about old San Jose City Hall

History San Jose can’t find any photographs taken inside the Victorian-era building, which was torn down in 1958.

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April 18, 2026

49ers draft preview: Finally time to tab offensive lineman in first round?

An offensive lineman could draw the 49ers’ first-round pick for the first time since the 2018 NFL Draft.

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April 18, 2026

Warriors’ painful season ends with loss to Suns in play-in, Green ejection

Steph Curry and Draymond Green were able to overcome multiple double-figure deficits, but they ran out of steam down stretch of play-in

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April 17, 2026

Democratic candidate who supported Republicans leads fundraising race in bid for Swalwell seat

‘That was a mistake,’ one Democrat candidate said about past donations to far-right interests.

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April 17, 2026

Earth Day 2026: What’s happening and where in the Bay Area

Events include live music, crafts, booths, EV displays and more

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April 17, 2026

Dungeness crab: Bay Area’s season will close April 30 — then reopen for whale-safe fishing

Experimental gear may be used starting May 7, state officials announced

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April 17, 2026

Bay Area adds jobs in February as California sheds thousands of positions

The Bay Area added jobs during February, an hiring upswing fueled primarily by gains in the South Bay and Peninsula.

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April 17, 2026

Philz to leave Pride flags up, after all

Following weeks of expressions of public ire, the popular coffee shop chain Philz, it seems, will keep its rainbow flags after all.

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April 17, 2026

‘Make this quick,’ Meghan Markle said before visiting sick kids in hospital: report

Meghan and Harry’s visit to an Australian children’s hospital continues to spark debate about whether they went to boost young patients’ mor...

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April 17, 2026

Kurtenbach: Embrace the black hat — the SF Giants might have found an identity in their churlish series with Reds

Tony Vitello’s team showed some fight in Cincinnati. It suits them. Now, can they carry it forward?

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April 17, 2026

Tesla widens regional footprint with big deals in San Jose and Fremont

Tesla has struck deals to lease two big industrial buildings, one in Fremont and the other in San Jose.

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April 17, 2026

San Jose hotel may head for sales block after mega sports events end

A lender hopes to sell a big San Jose hotel in 2026 that it had seized through a foreclosure.

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April 17, 2026

ACLU, advocates pressure San Jose to increase civilian response to mental health emergencies

Bay Area civil-rights nonprofits are urging the city to return to negotiation talks or risk litigation over the contested overuse of police...

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April 17, 2026

Review: Phish blows minds during marathon opening night at Sphere

Phish delivered a marathon show on Night 1 of its concert residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

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April 17, 2026

Move over, Jumbo! Macklin Celebrini ties Sharks record that stood for nearly 20 years

Macklin Celebrini breaks Joe Thornton’s San Jose Sharks record for single season scoring

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April 16, 2026

San Jose looks for new ways to pay for affordable housing

Mayor says city has to get creative to fund affordable projects

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April 16, 2026

Prominent Bay Area construction company illegally polluted river, lawsuit alleges

Graniterock quarry is one of the largest in the Western United States, company says it is a good environmental steward

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April 16, 2026

New legislation proposes statewide smartphone ban

Newsom signed the legislation in 2024, making California the sixth state to restrict cellphone use in schools.

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April 16, 2026

San Francisco traffic nightmare? Stretch of eastbound I-80 to close this weekend

Travelers are encouraged to take public transportation in place of driving during the construction.

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April 16, 2026

What SF Giants, Reds said following benches-clearing kerfuffle

The benches cleared after Erik Miller struck out Sal Stewart to end the ballgame

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April 16, 2026

Chez TJ, longtime Michelin-starred restaurant, is closing its doors

After 44 years — 17 of those with a Michelin star — Mountain View’s Chez TJ restaurant is closing the doors of its Victorian-era home.