How does a Walnut Creek mockingbird sing while in flight?
DEAR JOAN: This spring, as last year, I am blessed to have a mockingbird hanging out around my front yard, singing his little heart out
New South Bay judge takes far-reaching family law experience to the bench
SAN JOSE — Brooke Blecher has become an expert in familial conflict over the past two decades, first as a seasoned family-law attorney, and most
Bay Area hikes provide recreation and solace during the shutdown
We’re all madly social distancing, keeping our distance in grocery stores and seeking refuge at home where we cannot be the only gloved, sanitized and
Cooking: Summer rolls with an Italian twist
Prosciutto rolls are a fresh and fun start to a summery meal. The method to make them is inspired by Vietnamese spring rolls, which are
Pandemic forces suspension of dozens of clinical trials in Northern California
When COVID-19 restrictions were put into place, many Bay Area residents mourned the sudden loss of the local restaurant scene. But for Julie Murphy, a
Taste-Off: The best canned chicken — and the hideous ones
Canned chicken is nothing like a freshly roasted, fried or poached bird. But it’s a pretty handy pantry item with serious potential. Toss it into
Pac-12 exhibition games: Our suggestion for opening the gates to spectators in the new normal
Momentum for an on-time start to the college football season has accelerated dramatically as Pac-12 presidents make plans to reopen the campuses, athletic directors receive
The first Northern California wineries begin reopening
As Northern California wineries begin reopening, some have started offering outdoor wine and food experiences, with social distancing protocols in place, while others are continuing
Egan: In COVID-19 era, Bill Gates is world’s most-interesting person
“It tires me to talk to rich men,” said Teddy Roosevelt, himself a product of wealth. “You expect a man of millions, the head of
Coronavirus: How four lawyers ended up on the front lines of Silicon Valley’s homelessness crisis
At a time when a terrifying pandemic has stranded thousands of homeless Bay Area residents with limited access to help, Deputy Public Defender Andy Gutierrez
