Here’s what’s in store for Santa Clara County in 2026
Santa Clara County Executive James Williams sums up the biggest issue facing California’s sixth-largest county in 2026 in three words: “budget, budget, budget.” The past year ushered in a new age of fiscal challenges for the county as…
‘Nothing is going to feel like justice’: Family of 4-year-old killed in Burlingame crash on path to ‘protect our city’
It was nearing bedtime for Ayden Fang, but he begged his parents to let him stay up to finish his building-brick creation. He did not normally play with the toy set on weeknights, but that evening, he had pulled out a set of seawall-themed…
Santa Clara County pays $5.5 million after years of abuse allegations against foster-care doctor
Santa Clara County has paid $5.5 million to settle a lawsuit over its former chief pediatrician for foster kids, a one-time foster and adoptive parent accused of sexually abusing a boy in his care, according to his lawyer. The settlement…
Snapp Shots: Northern California magic clubs to meet soon in Oakland
Is there anyone who doesn’t love magic? You know you’re being tricked; but try as you might, you can’t figure out how. The only thing you can do is laugh and enjoy it. The Oakland Magic Circle was founded on July 25, 1925, by, among…
Dear Abby: How can I make my parents put down their phones and be in the world?
DEAR ABBY: My young daughter and I had the pleasure of spending three months with my parents while my husband was deployed. Related Articles Dear Abby: The mom attacks anyone who objects to her kids’ bad behavior Dear Abby: I’m furious…
Miss Manners: What should I say to a woman who has defaced herself with a tattoo?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am still not inured to the rampant trend of women tattooing their hands, feet, arms, backs and even faces. Related Articles Miss Manners: People should know that it’s now impolite to say ‘you’re welcome’ Miss Manners:…
Harriette Cole: Now that I helped her get a good job, she won’t talk to me
DEAR HARRIETTE: Last year, I helped my close friend through a tough time when she was struggling financially and feeling lonely, but now that she’s in a better situation, she has completely stopped talking to me. Related Articles Harriette…