Click HERE if you’re having trouble viewing the gallery on your mobile device. SAN FRANCISCO–When Evan Longoria went down with a fractured hand, he stepped in at third base. When Brandon Crawford went on the paternity list, he shifted over Read More
Wedding Inspiration: A Country Ceremony With a Keg-Stand Bash
You know it’s a rager when there’s fried chicken and keg stands. There’s perhaps nothing more badass than a female couple in commanding roles. Both in law enforcement, Tracy Sequeira and Amanda Realyvasquez met at work, where the former is Read More
Hello Kitty Cafe opens at Santana Row, people lose their minds over the cutsiest pastries ever
If you missed the Hello Kitty Bus when drove through the Bay Area earlier this month, don’t worry—a brick-and-mortar cafe devoted to the iconic Japanese brand opens Friday in San Jose. Yes, that’s right: The Hello Kitty Mini Cafe is Read More
Letter: Concerns about Livermore Lab’s Site 300 shared in DC
Concerns about LivermoreLab’s Site 300 shared in DC Recently, I traveled to our nation’s capital for the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability’s 30th annual D.C. Days. Over a three-day period, I met with members of Congress and committee staff to discuss Read More
Letter: US history is marked by injustice; can we rise above this one?
US past marked by injustice;can we rise above this one? Re: “The ‘catastrophic’ effect of separating kids, parents” (Mercurynews.com, June 17): America is not perfect. Our nation’s history is marked by injustice. America’s saving grace has always been our ideals, the Read More
Critter Corner: Dog-free zone ideal in search of cat groomer
Dear Miss Behavin’: We tried to give our cat a bath and ended up with kitty scratches all over our arms. Ouch! We want to try a groomer but don’t know what to look for. Any tips? Reply: A cat Read More
Steph Curry vs. Chris Paul on ‘Family Feud’? Oh, it’s on!
It’s a rematch of the NBA’s Western Conference Finals! … Um, well, sort of. On Sunday night’s edition of “Celebrity Family Feud” (8 p.m., ABC), Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry (and his clan) goes up against Houston Rockets star Read More
Letter: $4 million for Bay Area climate protection isn’t a solution
$4 million grant to Bay Area governments for climate protection is not the solution Re: “$4 million in grants for local climate-protection efforts applauded” (Letter to the Editor, June 19): It is great to see that local climate-protection efforts are Read More
Sponsored: Cleaning your home: Start green, stay green
Among the primary satisfactions of buying a new construction home is the opportunity to determine and direct the maintenance activities from the very beginning. You’re in control not only of where and when the cleaning is done but which materials Read More
Letter: ‘This is not who we are’? No, this is exactly who we are
‘This is not who we are’? No,this is exactly who we are I keep hearing, “This isn’t who we are.” Sorry, but this is exactly who we are. This is who we were when we engaged in chattel slavery. When Read More