In its evolutionary fight for survival, the COVID virus is switching strategies: It’s becoming a master at slipping past our immune systems. And that, say experts, is largely why we’re dealing with an unexpected surge. Powered by two mutations, new lin…
Cooking with gas? Climate change may force a break up with your beloved range
There’s a deep divide in the effort to reduce climate change — and it’s in the kitchen. Beloved for its spark and sizzle, the gas stove is increasingly restricted in new residential and commercial building construction in more than 50 California cities…
No hits (for 6+ innings), no problem: SF Giants rally to avoid sweep vs. Reds
CINCINNATI — The Giants had struggled to scrape together runs for two games against one of the worst teams in the majors and appeared to be headed down an even worse path in Sunday’s series finale. They were held hitless into the seventh inning and sco…
Giants look outmatched in loss to MLB-worst Reds
CINCINNATI — In a game that started with a confrontation and was delayed by rain for more than two hours, the Giants kept waiting for a punch from their lineup that never came. With a 5-1 loss to the dreadful Cincinnati Reds to open a 10-game swing thr…
Why we need better COVID vaccines this fall
SAN JOSE, Calif. — New research by a team of San Francisco scientists is raising questions about the usefulness of a new omicron-specific COVID vaccine for next fall, as the virus quickly evolves and the risk of illness is likely to soar. The study,pub…
Hybrid work in the Bay Area: Data suggests region nearing its ‘new normal’
SAN JOSE, California — Caroline Mills now goes into her San Jose office at accounting giant Ernst & Young whenever her team agrees they want to — and sometimes when the company puts on the Wednesday happy hour featuring beer, wine and Asian-fusion food…
Dieter Kurtenbach: The Warriors can gain a massive NBA Finals advantage by sweeping Dallas
The Warriors shouldn’t need any more incentive to win Tuesday night’s Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. A trip to the NBA Finals — a sixth in eight years — is on the line, after all. But the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics provided some additional…
Apple spent millions, but it couldn’t pull these San Jose residents out of homelessness
SAN JOSE, California — When Apple wanted to clear a large homeless encampment from its property last year, the tech giant didn’t just sweep everyone off the site — it spent millions of dollars to give dozens of people a nine-month motel stay and help t…
California is beginning to bury its power lines to prevent wildfire
WALNUT CREEK, California – Etched in dirt, a narrow furrow is the only clue that the grasslands of Lime Ridge Open Space will soon be restored to their original splendor, cleared of dangerous power lines that could ignite nearby subdivisions. The under…
Grandfather, uncle of 3-year-old slain during exorcism to remain in jail
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The grandfather and uncle allegedly involved in the exorcism death of 3-year-old Arely Naomi Proctor in September will remain in jail for at least another month, following a court appearance Thursday in which attorneys signaled they …