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Ex-San Jose council member Omar Torres pleads no contest to child sex abuse charges
His defense attorney had signaled that Torres would accept culpability for the crimes that scandalized the city; Tuesday's plea has no negotiated conditions.
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Oakland men take plea deals in fatal 2019 shooting for 6 and 11 years
The victim, Melvin Orellana-Monge, was killed in February 2019 by three shooters, but only two suspects have been charged.
Sports
49ers CEO Jed York made one good point about the team’s inactive offseason
The 49ers made some wise business decisions, but they've been ridiculed for staying outside the NFL offseason hype machine.
Real Estate
Trump’s tariffs threaten to push US home insurance rates even higher
The pain won’t be limited to states like Louisiana and California, known for their disaster risk. The projections for Minnesota and Iowa show that powerful storms fueled by climate change are taking a toll everywhere.
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At least 44 dead and 160 injured in a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic
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Lesher Center’s jazz scene spring back to life with 2 sax icons
Walnut Creek's Lesher Center for the Arts hosts Miguel Zenon and Terence Blanchard April 10-11.
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Celebrate Spring with a gluten-free lemon cake
It's drenched with lemon, and it's gluten-free, to boot. Elegantly simple and refreshingly versatile, this...
Opinion
Editorial: In San Jose special election, Matthew Quevedo is best City Council pick
April 8 election prompted by resignation of Omar Torres, who was arrested on child molestation...
Business
Levi shrugs off impact of Trump’s tariffs, projects growth
Levi Strauss & Co. maintained a full-year outlook that excludes the impact from sweeping US...
Celebrities
Stars at Breakthrough Prize buoy Silicon Valley moguls who embraced Trump
Amid Trump's tariffs and global economic turmoil, Gwyneth Paltrow, Katy Perry, Drew Barrymore, Gayle King,...
Housing
Single-family house sells for $1.9 million in Fremont
The property located in the 3000 block of Reynolds Court in Fremont was sold on...
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Cool your space in style with these top chandelier ceiling fans
If you want to upgrade your fixture, take a look at the numerous chandelier ceiling...