Report: Giants sign outfielder who thrived in Korea to minor league deal
by The Giants’ president of baseball operations came from the Dodgers and their manager last worked for the Phillies, so it shouldn’t come as much of …
Milpitas City Council OKs 38 new homes, 10 granny units
The Milpitas City Council this week approved a proposal to build 38 new homes, including four smaller ones that will be priced below-market rate, along …
How to add Apple Pay to your Watch ahead of your next gym visit
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other …
Impeachment: Dems say ‘bogus’ Ukraine theory led to Trump’s actions
By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker and Zeke Miller | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democratic House prosecutors argued in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial Thursday that …
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip may use bendable ‘ultra-thin glass’ instead of plastic
The general assumption about folding phones is that they have to use a plastic display. After all, glass doesn’t bend… right? It turns out Samsung …
By day two of impeachment trial, Senate norms are being flouted
By Laurie Kellman | Associated Press WASHINGTON — So much for the Senate’s quaint rules and tradition. Almost immediately after Chief Justice John Roberts gaveled …
Confused about PG&E’s bankruptcy? Here’s what you need to know
It’s been almost a year since Pacific Gas & Electric Co. filed for bankruptcy protection. And the clock is ticking for California’s largest utility to …
Hotline newsletter: What’s up with all the reprimands? The coaches are speak out about officiating
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Out with the old? Bay Area man sues Palo Alto tech firm claiming he was fired over his age, disability
For more than two decades, John Doherty worked for Fuji Xerox in Palo Alto, racking up raises, promotions and bonuses as he helped invent new …
How to say no? 49ers players learn quickly with Super Bowl LIV ticket requests
SANTA CLARA — Every player in the San Francisco 49ers locker room had just won his biggest game of the season. For many, their careers. …
Rents jump in Oakland, drop in San Francisco
While many Bay Area residents are continuing to see rising rents, some local cities are actually registering dips in monthly rates. That’s according to Apartment …
How to add people to Twitter lists without notifying them
Twitter lists are a useful, if little-discussed feature that allow you to group your many different follows into coherent categories. If you’re like me and …
Bay Area filmmakers already making mark at Sundance 2020
The 49ers aren’t the only ones in the Bay Area on a winning streak. The region’s filmmaking community is on a roll too, especially when …
Trump moves to weaken waterway protections
By Ellen Knickmeyer | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Thursday ended federal protection for many of the nation’s millions of miles of …
After 33 years, East Bay cake artist Katrina Rozelle is closing her bakery
It’s a sweet chapter with a bittersweet end. Pastry artist Katrina Rozelle Topp is retiring and closing her East Bay baking operation — after 33 …
Newsom: California firefighters died in Australia tanker crash
Associated Press SACRAMENTO — California’s governor says the three American flight crew members who died when their aerial water tanker crashed while battling wildfires in …