Inside Pitch: A’s falter against division leaders
After a strong start to the second half, the Oakland Athletics were poised to make a patented late-season run.Read More
Muni to add bigger buses to 5-Fulton rapid route
Bigger, longer, accordion-style electric trolley buses are coming to Muni’s 5-Fulton rapid line.Read More
Santa Clara court workers plan Wednesday strike
Santa Clara County Superior Court will have limited operations Wednesday as a union representing nearly 400 employees plans to strike after failed contract negotiations.Read More
‘Tech tax’ proponents vow ballot battle
Proponents of a proposed tax on technology companies in San Francisco Tuesday said that they plan to collect signatures to place it on a future ballot.Read More
Legal fight festers over secret recordings
A federal judge in San Francisco has barred the use of secret recordings made by FBI agents without a warrant in front of the San Mateo County courthouse.Read More
Berkeley pedestrians warned after robberies
Police are advising Berkeley residents to beware after five robberies were reported Monday night within minutes of each other.Read More
Abandoned campfire blamed for Soberanes Fire
An abandoned campfire caused the massive Soberanes Fire that has burned more than 43,000 acres north of Big Sur in Monterey County.Read More
Potential PG&E fine slashed to $6 million
Federal prosecutors in the criminal pipeline safety trial of PG&E Co. in San Francisco Tuesday suddenly dropped their bid for an enhanced fine of $562 million.Read More
Del Rio embracing ‘open competition’ during Raiders camp
With increased depth on the Raiders roster, head coach Jack Del Rio said he welcomes the competition.Read More
Tourist killed by Harley near Union Square
A 60-year-old man from New Zealand was struck and killed by a motorcyclist near San Francisco's Union Square.Read More
Power restored after underground PG&E fire
Equipment in an underground power vault caught fire in downtown San Francisco early Tuesday morning, causing more than 300 PG&E customers to lose power.Read More
Giants deadline deals stockpile arms for postseason and beyond
By now, Giants fans have gone through the five stages of Matt Duffy trade grief.Read More