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California insurance department accused of hiding information on life insurance complaints
The Department of Insurance's alleged stonewalling has gone on for months, the Bay Area-based group said
‘One shortcut cost me over 12 years of hard work’: Ex-Bay Area cop sentenced to 90 days in prison for college degree scam
Amanda Theodosy-Nash's lawyer argued it would be a miscarriage of justice to jail her and that she wasn't really involved in a conspiracy, prompting the judge to interrupt and ask why she pleaded guilty to conspiracy then.
Genetic testing giant 23andMe cuts 40% of workforce, discontinues therapeutics division
The restructuring arrives during a period of turmoil at the company that has included a high-profile data breach and several rounds of previous layoffs.
11 sheriff’s deputies and medical professionals charged in Alameda County jail death
Maurice Monk died in the Santa Rita Jail after languishing for days without care or direly needed medication, and officials allegedly falsified records after his death.
Why California takes weeks to count votes, while states like Florida are faster
The gap is the result of election officials in the two states choosing to emphasize different concerns and set different priorities.
Correction: Veterans Day data
A chart in a front-page story on Monday, Nov. 11, about Bay Area veterans incorrectly reported the age breakdown of the adult population of the Bay Area. The chart has been corrected.
Prop 6: California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor
It's more evidence from this election that voters have lost their appetite for criminal justice reforms.
New and familiar faces lined up for city councils across East Contra Costa County cities
Latest update of the results in Antioch, Brentwood, Pittsburg and Oakley
Trial set to start to determine detention extension for Maddy Middleton’s killer
Jury selection in a trial to decide on the potential release of Madyson “Maddy” Middleton’s killer is set to begin Tuesday.
At Lands End in San Francisco, a 78-year-old landmark is still bending light using ancient technology
This ancient piece of technology is still a unique attraction to those who pay their $3 admission - the price has gone unchanged for decades - and enjoy an unusual view of the beach.
‘We are very scared’: Fear grips migrant families on both sides of the California-Mexico border over Trump deportations
Many still hold out hope of gaining asylum, but they know a future in the U.S. is uncertain.
Mountain fire containment slowly rises as crews continue battling destructive blaze in Camarillo
Firefighters on Saturday were gaining ground on the wildfire that ravaged more than 130 structures as gusty winds subsided.
Oakland police were interviewing a woman over missing daughter when she texted her mom for help
The girl told authorities that when she was driving out to the location where she was sexually assaulted, she thought about kidnappings where people never come back.
How will California home prices react to White House switch?
History suggests homeowners seeking appreciation – or house hunters looking for a bargain – could be disappointed.
Huge East Bay industrial complex is bought in deal that tops $100 million
A huge industrial center in the East Bay has been bought for more than $100 million.
Music, entertainment, live events venue may sprout in downtown San Jose
An entrepreneur plans a live events venue that may help launch a downtown San Jose entertainment district.
East Bay woman accused of killing Carmel teen admits to being upset, hungover before shooting
Pittsburg resident Jessica Quintanilla allegedly shot and killed Leilani Beauchamp while she was lying in bed with Juan Parra-Peralta, whom Quintanilla once had a romantic relationship.
The fascinating, crucial work of the Bay Area’s poison control center
Snakebites, caustic chemicals, drug overdoses -- the work of a poison-hotline operator is never boring.