Defiant gas dealer battling Big Oil Goliath in protest
Like many Californians these days, Mehdi Shahbazi rails against Big Oil cartels, price gouging and the pain consumers feel at the pump. But Shahbazi is different: He's a gasoline dealer on a personal mission. Post a Comment
Shock and Ahhh No!
High school seniors whose hopes were raised this month when a court threw out the state exit exam arrive at school to bad news: The test is back on. Standing before about 40 teenagers who have braved bullets and brawls at other campuses to make it to their senior year at Duke Ellington Continuation School in Watts, Principal Cecil McLinn broke some sobering news Thursday.
Defining a Civic Identity in Oakland Mayor's Race
Pragmatist De La Fuente, idealist Dellums hold different visions for a city whose racial landscape is shifting. OAKLAND — Most anyone placing bets last year would have wagered that this former bastion of black political leadership was headed for a milestone: its first Latino mayor.
City planning staff recommends against projects they say will add housing at expense of business
In what could become an important test of San Jose's commitment to preserve land for industry, city staff planners are recommending against a proposal to build up to 1,150 housing units on 23 acres surrounding the Goodwill Industries warehouse near Japantown.
Bond to fund colleges in doubt
The auto tech shop at De Anza College in Cupertino looks much as it did when instructor Michael Brandt took his classes there in 1968. Sure, it now has five classrooms instead of one, fashioned by converting a closet and erecting a wall. But the concrete floor still has the same epoxy coating, now peeling in spots. The auto shop is still waiting for heating and air conditioning. And Brandt would like to get more storage, so the shop equipment doesn't have to sit in cargo containers.
Robberies scare safe Stanford campus
Whoever robbed two Stanford University students in five days has reminded campus residents that even amid wealth, knowledge and postcard-perfect scenery, they need to watch their backs.
Cinco de Mayo celebration caps extraordinary week
Capping an extraordinary week for Latinos in San Jose, thousands of people spent a gorgeous, sun-drenched Sunday watching Aztec dancers, listening to Mariachi music and noshing on tacos at the city's annual Cinco de Mayo parade.
BASEBALL / Cal High evens score
The Amador Valley baseball team appeared to have set the tone for the final portion of the East Bay Athletic League season with its win over league-leading California on Tuesday.
