SAN JOSE, Calif. — Mark Meuser is no stranger to uphill battles in California politics. The Republican, running a longshot bid to unseat Sen. Alex Padilla in the deep blue state, is a staunchly conservative lawyer who opposes abortion rights and believ…
This company is looking to make building ADUs in Bay Area easier
Since 2017, California has passed a slew of laws aimed at making it easier for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units on their properties. The backyard units have become just one tool in the state’s battle to put a dent in the burgeoning housing …
The Sharks were expected to struggle this season. But right now, they just look lost.
Nico Sturm drank out of the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in June. The next month, in what had to be another unforgettable day, Sturm took the Cup to his hometown of Augsburg, Germany, where he shared it with fans, family, and friends. Sturm …
Could an underwater microphone in Pacific Ocean hold the key to protecting whales?
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Sitting 280 feet below water on the floor of the Pacific Ocean just 26 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge, a credit-card-sized underwater microphone represents the latest attempt to keep Earth’s largest mammals safe from human-caused…
Elizabeth Holmes: Key witness tells judge he stands by testimony against Theranos founder
A key prosecution witness against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes told her judge Monday that although he visited her home months after her fraud conviction — an incident Holmes is seeking to use as grounds for a new trial — he stands by the testimony…
Sharks’ offensive woes continue in home opener loss to Hurricanes
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Sharks couldn’t overcome their offensive woes in their first home game of the season. Sebastian Aho redirected a shot from Brett Pesce past James Reimer with 1:58 left in the third period to break a tie and help hand the…
Stanford scientists grow human brain cells in rats — and get them to do things
Inside their small furry heads, Stanford rats have brains that are a little bit human. These rodents any aren’t any smarter than their peers. Their memories aren’t better, and they can’t read, write, play Wordle or do much else that we can do. But thei…
What do San Jose Sharks’ top prospects need to do to return to NHL?
SAN JOSE, Calif. – William Eklund and Thomas Bordeleau returned to the Bay Area from Europe over the weekend, eager to continue their first full seasons in the San Jose Sharks organization. Their itinerary for this week is a little different than they …
New limits recommended for building homes in high-risk wildfire areas in California
One of California’s top elected officials on Monday announced steps to limit how housing and other developments can be built in areas that are at highest risk of wildfire, a move that follows a series of deadly, destructive blazes in recent years, but …
49ers 37, Panthers 15: Deebo Samuel delivers, Nick Bosa among slew hurt
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Deebo Samuel lined up in the left slot, left his defender in the dust, cut across the end zone, and, voila, snagged Jimmy Garoppolo’s 4-yard pass for a third-and-goal touchdown. This was the offensive answer the 49ers desperately need…