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Right-hander Tristan Beck, a 26-year-old Stanford product, will start the Giants' first game of spring training against the Cubs on Saturday....

Among the class of 2022, 44% of high school graduates skipped the FAFSA — and eligible students left behind $3.58 billion worth of Pell Grant money....

"It's gonna be a giant mess," one forecaster says, with 4 to 12 inches of snow expected in many parts of the region....

The concept, now becoming a program, is a "social model hospice home," designed to provide a quality end-of-life experience for those who otherwise may not have the resources or ability to live out their final days in comfort and peace....

Nat Agliano's example Lewis Leader wrote a fine article about Nat Agliano. I met Nat when he was in private practice with Mike Panelli. For those of us who remember dear Mike, it is hard to imagine different, friendly, engaging personalities. The many...

If convicted as charged, Carlos Medina could face 35 years to life in prison....

The updating radar map shows areas of precipitation in green, with greater intensities indicated by yellow and orange....

PG&E crews toiled early Thursday morning to restore power to tens of thousands of the utility's customers in the Bay Area in the wake of a violent wind storm....

Tesla has decided to base its engineering headquarters in Palo Alto at a former Hewlett-Packard site....

The unusually cold weather hitting California has introduced a new word to many: graupel....

The Monterey Herald's Top 10 girls' basketball rankings...

Blizzard conditions were expected in the Southern Sierra Nevada and Transverse Ranges in Southern California....

"Surprisingly, it's not as easy as I thought it was going to be," manager Gabe Kapler said. "Yin and yang, for sure," added starter Alex Wood....

Celebrities born on this day, today's birthday horoscope and numbers and the daily horoscope for each zodiac sign....

Seaside and North Salinas to meet for the CCS DIV boys soccer title. Alisal in Open Division finals. Soledad, Rancho advance to first ever girls title games....

Gary Payton II spoke to reporters for the first time since the Warriors traded for him at the deadline....

Biden administration EPA set to announce $727 million in low-interest loans for Santa Clara County water plans...

"What we saw Tuesday was a cold weather system with some really polar air that's sinking down from the Pacific Northwest," Blier explained. "That's what brought the initial block of winds."...

"I'm looking at this as from our December peak that we're still below that level. I would say right now I consider our trends to be stable both in test-positivity and case rates, and hospitalizations.4;...

The Warriors need Curry, their lone All-Star, to return to health and help them in the playoff race....

Large numbers of the beloved and charismatic sea otters have posted up in the kelp just off the shores of Cannery Row, drawing the attention of recreators, aquarium visitors and conservationists alike. Whether the otters are transient or permanent new res...

The U.S. war on everyone Members of the U.S. government planned and helped implement the Nord Stream pipeline destruction. This was confirmed by (investigative reporter) Seymour Hersh this month. These are grave criminal actions. Actors may include Presid...

This column is about financial planning, not politics, so I am going to try to answer your question in purely historical and economic terms. Please note that when I use the term "public debt," I mean the national debt....

Ray McNeil-Price was named the Coast Conference Player of the Year for conference women's basketball champion Hartnell College...

Vana Sisopha became separated from her husband and daughter as they foraged in the Smith River National Recreation Area....

Angering environmentalists, the water board decided that cities and farmers would get more Delta water while restricting flows for endangered salmon and other fish. The move came after Gov. Gavin Newsom suspended key environmental laws....

Six Central Coast Section champions are among the 21 county wrestlers that have qualified for the CIF State boys and girls wrestling championships in Bakersfield...

The Maria Schneider Orchestra comes to Carmel's Sunset Center theater Wednesday, March 1 presented jointly by Monterey Jazz Festival and Kuumbwa Jazz Center. This is a rare opportunity to hear a master composer and bandleader perform award-winning mus...

Brock Purdy's elbow surgery has been postponed from Wednesday to likely at some point in March as the 49ers' quarterback is still dealing with inflammation....

Curry did some light, non-contact work, and the Warriors will monitor how he responds Wednesday....

Latest choices for a city-based skatepark spot are up for consideration by the Pacific Grove Recreation Board at its regular meeting Thursday. At the forefront of site recommendations is the Pacific Grove Community High School field, on David Avenue....

MONTEREY Monterey County's housing market continues to be influenced by its tight inventory, holding its median home price at $849,500 in January up 11% from December but down 2% from a year ago. "The good news may be sales volume picking up natio...

The Warriors didn't get Pat Beverley. Will they look elsewhere on the buyout market?...

The upcoming Bay Area storm could see snow at lower elevations than usual, and high winds expected to cause thousands of power outages throughout the region....

The damage to the facility from last month's flooding is estimated to be about $250,000....

Some California drivers will be getting a nasty surprise when they open their car insurance bills this year....

"Democracies of the world will stand guard over freedom today, tomorrow and forever," President Joe Biden said at the Royal Castle, a historical landmark in Warsaw, before a cheering crowd of Polish citizens and Ukrainian refugees....

In the wake of last year's challenging investment environment, some market watchers are asking if the 60/40 portfolio is dead....

What are the tax consequences for renting out your residence during the AT&T Pro-Am?...

Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, and made a dash toward Kyiv, apparently expecting to overrun the capital quickly. But stiff resistance from Ukrainian forces — supported by Western weapons — turned back Moscow's troops....

Student loan debt can impact your credit score and debt-to-income ratio — two components lenders use to evaluate a borrower's risk of defaulting....

U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee on Tuesday formally launched her campaign for the Senate seat held by the retiring Dianne Feinstein, joining two fellow House Democrats in the race in the nation's most populous state....

A San Jose library science professor is doing all she can to preserve her hometown library — and her country's culture — in Cherkasy, Ukraine....

The Monterey Herald's Top 10 boys' basketball rankings...

LinkedIn has revealed plans to eliminate scores of Bay Area jobs in a fresh round of layoffs....

The Monterey Herald's boys and girls Athletes of the Week...

A pair of bald eagles first spotted during a king tide in December are now creating a nest in an Alameda eucalyptus tree....

Claude Hamrick has held the rights to his flashy "CASH" vanity plate for half a century. Can he land one last SIlicon Valley payday?...

The Warriors need to lock in defensively and get healthy...

Two offseason purchases — a brand-new BMW and a Little Red Machine — tell the story of David Villar's status entering camp....