I am shocked there could be another cost overrun on the HSR project — not really. Cost overruns should be expected when an engineering project like this is run by politicians and not engineers. All of the unforeseen additional expenses would be foreseen by any project leader worth their salt. This is the easiest section […]
I read with amusement the Jan. 18 letter to the editor in which the writer suggests President Donald Trump’s s**thole comments were a reference to infrastructure/plumbing conditions in developing countries, specifically Haiti and Africa, rather than citizens of those countries. If that’s the case, I guess Norway in particular, mentioned in subsequent comments by Trump, […]
First Bruins loss in league this year
I read with interest and dismay the “Worst-case scenario” article in the Jan. 18 paper about the large increase in high-speed rail costs in the Central Valley. That article should have included the fact that all of the costs of the HSR bonds (principal and interest) are being paid from the highway improvement fund — as […]
Mikkel Boedker had two goals and an assist and Joe Thornton and Marc-Edouard Vlasic each had a goal and an assist as the Sharks improved to 5-1 in a stretch that has seen them play six times in nine days.
Thanks to Caltrans workers, Highway 101 reopened through Santa Barbara County on Sunday afternoon — a day ahead of schedule.
With the Capitol reeling from accusations of sexual harassment and assault that have caused two legislators to resign and a third to take a leave of absence, the mood at the party this month was more subdued. Several women said — happily — that they weren’t getting as many drunken hugs as usual. Many wore black, a statement inspired by Hollywood actresses at this month’s Golden Globes to highlight efforts to stop sexual misconduct.
Actors attend the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 21, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Stanford quarterback Keller Chryst, who lost his starting job this season, announced on Sunday he plans to transfer for his final season of eligibility.
Army Pfc. James J. Leonard, Jr., went missing in July 1950 during the Korean War, but his remains weren't found until 2017.
In the last four games, the Brent Burns-Joakim Ryan pair has only been on the ice for two even strength goals
More than 14,000 food producers descended on San Francisco's Moscone Center at the Winter Fancy Food Show.
Tom Brady shook off a hand injury to rally the New England Patriots back to the Super Bowl with a 24-20 comeback victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC championship Sunday.
By Abha Bhattarai | Washington Post There’s a Costco to one side of Gwendolyn Hammer’s house and a Sam’s Club to the other. But when the 28-year-old needs 12-packs of paper towels, or 36 rolls of toilet paper, she heads online instead. Once a month she uses her smartphone to place a bulk order on Boxed.com, […]
The Warriors had varying opinions on the importance of holding home-court advantage in the playoffs.
Monday TVRadio College men’s basketball North Carolina at Virginia Tech 4 p.m. ESPN Iowa State at Texas 4 p.m. ESPNU Maryland at Indiana 4 p.m. FS1 Holy Cross at American 4 p.m. CBSSN Nebraska at Ohio State 5 p.m. BIGTEN West Virginia at TCU 6 p.m. ESPN Kansas State at Baylor 6 p.m. ESPNU Michigan […]
State lawmakers say they will present a package of health-related proposals in the coming weeks, before a Feb. 16 deadline for new bill introductions. Details are still developing, but officials and health care advocates say discussions focus on ways to maintain the exchange’s high enrollment and help still more Californians obtain insurance.
Women's Marches continued this weekend throughout the U.S. and abroad, including Las Vegas, Chicago, London, Paris and Berlin.
A small community of vintage and classic car aficionados are hoping to rekindle their passion now that the war against the Islamic State group is over. For many, the cars remind them of happier times.
Illegal dumping is a daunting problem in San Jose's low-income neighborhoods. The city has rolled out an ambitious program to clean up streets and parks -- but struggles to keep ahead of the ongoing problem.