After nearly 80 years, a Monterey County family is able to lay their missing veteran to rest 79 years ago, 24-year-old Aviation Radioman First Class Wilbur Archie Mitts died during an aerial mission with two others in the Western Pacific – all three lost at sea in the violent crash. On Monday, Mitts was laid to rest near other family members at... #press

After nearly 80 years, a Monterey County family is able to lay their missing veteran to rest

79 years ago, 24-year-old Aviation Radioman First Class Wilbur Archie Mitts died during an aerial mission with two others in the Western Pacific �...

Walters: State housing policy takes two steps forward, one step back San Bernardino agreement may wind up generating uncertainty on projects. #press

Walters: State housing policy takes two steps forward, one step back

San Bernardino agreement may wind up generating uncertainty on projects.

Why it’s important to spay or neuter your pet I know it’s not polite to stare but ever since I started working in animal welfare, I can’t help but notice when male dogs and cats aren’t neutered. The evidence is just so … prominent. But aside from how these dangly bits might look, it’s always surprising to me that in this day and age, […] #press

Why it’s important to spay or neuter your pet

I know it’s not polite to stare but ever since I started working in animal welfare, I can’t help but notice when male dogs and cats aren’t ne...

Santa Cruz hotel guests suffer carbon monoxide poisoning in leak Firefighters woke up several hotel guests, evacuated 14 rooms and temporarily displaced 25 people. Varying levels of carbon monoxide were present in the affected rooms, according to the agency. #press

Santa Cruz hotel guests suffer carbon monoxide poisoning in leak

Firefighters woke up several hotel guests, evacuated 14 rooms and temporarily displaced 25 people. Varying levels of carbon monoxide were present i...

Trump asks judge to throw out Georgia election subversion charges The filings indicate Trump wants to adopt the legal arguments his racketeering co-defendants Rudy Giuliani, Kenneth Chesebro and Ray Smith have already made in court filings. #press

Trump asks judge to toss Ga. election subversion charges

The filings indicate Trump wants to adopt the legal arguments his racketeering co-defendants Rudy Giuliani, Kenneth Chesebro and Ray Smith have alr...

Drew Barrymore defends resuming her show amid union strikes “The Guild has, and will continue to, picket struck shows that are in production during the strike. Any writing on “The Drew Barrymore Show” is in violation of WGA strike rules.” #press

Drew Barrymore defends resuming her show amid union strikes

“The Guild has, and will continue to, picket struck shows that are in production during the strike. Any writing on “The Drew Barrymore Show” ...

Heat-related deaths are up, and not just because it’s getting hotter Heat was the underlying or contributing cause of about 1,670 deaths nationwide in 2022, for a rate of about 5 deaths per million residents, according to provisional data from the CDC. #press

Heat-related deaths are up, and not just because it’s getting hotter

Heat was the underlying or contributing cause of about 1,670 deaths nationwide in 2022, for a rate of about 5 deaths per million residents, accor...

A new San Ramon restaurant wants to elevate your pizza and beer pairings It's not exactly news that pizza and beer are a match made in heaven. But the debut of a restaurant dedicated to figuring out just which beer goes best with which pizza is -- that it has winery cred just adds to the fun. #press

A new San Ramon restaurant wants to elevate your pizza and beer pairings

Helmed by Wente Vineyards' former culinary director, Pairfield Pizza & Pints pairs local beers with globally-inspired pies.

Delta passenger’s dog who went missing in route to San Francisco found safe after 3 weeks After enduring nearly a month of heartache and anxiety, a dog owner can finally rest after her missing dog was found safely at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on Saturday, according to airport officials. #press

Delta passenger’s dog who went missing in route to San Francisco found safe after 3 weeks

After enduring nearly a month of heartache and anxiety, a dog owner can finally rest after her missing dog was found safely at Atlanta’s Hartsfie...

Is Cookie, a much loved Antioch dog, at risk from eating too much cheddar? Some pets are lactose intolerant, Joan Morris cautions readers. #press

Is Cookie, a much loved Antioch dog, at risk from eating too much cheddar?

Some pets are lactose intolerant, Joan Morris cautions readers.

Travel Troubleshooter: I was billed twice for my Booking.com room. How do I fix this? When Berkeley resident Mary Anne Morgan stays at a boutique hotel in Cambria, her online travel agency charges her twice. Can she get one of the payments back, or does Booking.com get to keep it? #press

Travel Trouble: Help! I was billed twice for my Booking.com room

When Berkeley resident Mary Anne Morgan stays at a boutique hotel, her online travel agency charges her twice. Can she get one of the payments back...

Wish You Were Here: Exploring Jerusalem Wildfires? Heat waves? Crowds? Pfft! Our adventurous readers have been traveling the world despite all that, exploring ancient wonders in Cappadocia, Turkey  strolling the streets of Old Quebec and sightseeing in the Azores. And they’ve been sharing their adventures with us along the way. Wish You Were Here ISRAEL: Los Gatos residents Marlene... #press

Wish You Were Here: Exploring Jerusalem

Los Gatos residents Marlene and Marshall Burak recently spent 30 days in Jerusalem with their family, including two of their grandchildren, Jack Bu...

Alameda offered a $75,000 bonus to new cops The police hiring perks come as California cities address conflicting demands from their constituents after the civil rights protests that followed George Floyd’s killing by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020. #press

Alameda offered a $75,000 bonus to new cops

The police hiring perks come as California cities address conflicting demands from their constituents after the civil rights protests that followed...

Residents say cockroaches, mold and maintenance problems remain at East Bay complex Residents will rally at council, which will consider forming committee to solve issues at The Oaks #press

Residents say cockroackes, mold and maintenance issue remain at The Oaks

Cockroaches, vermin appear to be ongoing issue at affordabale complex, residents say.

Bay Area native and international master hopes to inspire next generation of chess lovers Tiburon native and international master Ladia Jirasek hopes to pass down his love of chess to generations to come. #press

Bay Area native and international master hopes to inspire next generation of chess lovers

Marin County native and international master Ladia Jirasek hopes to pass down his love of chess to generations to come.

49ers report card: ‘It was the way it was drawn up, which was sweet’ The 49ers earned straight A's for their awe-inspiring start to both the season and their 30-7 win over the Steelers. #press

49ers report card: Opening script yields 30-7 rout of Steelers

The 49ers earned straight A's for their awe-inspiring start to both the season and their 30-7 win over the Steelers.

Elon Musk’s X sues California over content moderation law The company argues the measure, AB 587, interferes with its editorial judgments protected as free speech under the Constitution. #press

Elon Musk’s X sues California over content moderation law

The company argues the measure, AB 587, interferes with its editorial judgments protected as free speech under the Constitution.

California mother of 6-year-old boy accused of manslaughter after her car hits and kills him Melissa Ann Damron had locked Dunar Larson out of the car, and he was run over as he ran alongside and tried to open the door, police said. #press

California mother of 6-year-old boy accused of manslaughter after her car hits and kills him

Melissa Ann Damron had locked Dunar Larson out of the car, and he was run over as he ran alongside and tried to open the door, police said.

Google, local leaders say huge downtown San Jose village will be built A top executive of Google owner Alphabet joined a block party this weekend, fresh evidence the tech titan aims to build a huge downtown San Jose transit village. #press

Google, local leaders say huge downtown San Jose village will be built

A top executive of Google owner Alphabet joined a block party this weekend and made it clear the tech titan aims to build a huge mixed-use neighbor...

Photos: Paul Anka lists his six-acre California estate for $10 million The mansion is one of the 'largest privately gated lots' in Sherwood Country Club, as the listing notes, and offers mountain views. #press

Paul Anka lists his six-acre California estate for $10 million

The mansion is one of the 'largest privately gated lots' in Sherwood Country Club, as the listing notes, and offers mountain views.