Target closing 3 Bay Area stores because of retail theft
The prevalence of organized retail theft is forcing Target Corporation to close nine stores in four states, including three in the Bay Area, the company announced Tuesday.
Man hit, killed by vehicle in East San Jose; 3rd pedestrian fatality in 5 days
For the third time in five days, a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in San Jose Tuesday morning.
San Francisco supervisor calls for more police foot and bicycle patrols to combat crime
Ongoing concern over crime and safety in San Francisco has prompted a city supervisor to propose more police foot and bicycle patrols in the city's neighborhoods.
How not to be a racially-insensitive jerk on Cinco De Mayo
As Cinco de Mayo celebrations become institutionalized into a beer and tequila drinking holiday on the level of St. Patrick's Day, there are plenty of reminders to people to avoid racially-insensitive costumes and imagery while indulging in Mexican fare.