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Oracle hires former HP CEO Mark Hurd

40 min 8 sec ago
Exactly a month after his departure from Hewlett-Packard, Hurd named co-president. He will help the company's expansion into commercial computer systems, CEO Larry Ellison says.

Wetlands restoration along Dumbarton Bridge speeds up Bay renaissance

43 min 13 sec ago
Project expected to bring thousands of birds to former Cargill salt evaporation pond.

Jon Wilner: San Jose State comes through loss to Alabama relatively intact

1 hour 2 min ago
The Spartans were beaten 48-3 by the top-ranked Crimson Tide, but they were not decimated, losing only one starter to injury.

49ers Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati will be growing up on the job

1 hour 5 min ago
The rookie offensive linemen will make their debut Sunday in deafening Seattle.

49ers waive Nate Davis, sign Troy Smith

1 hour 5 min ago
Time ran out on third-string quarterback Nate Davis, whose work ethic was called into question by coach Mike Singletary; instead, the 49ers signed 2006 Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith as their third option at quarterback.

San Jose Earthquakes bring in Premier League veteran Richard Wright for tryout

1 hour 6 min ago
The Earthquakes may have interest in adding the goaltender in the wake of starter Joe Cannon's injury, but the team would have to clear salary cap space for a signing to happen.

Oracle hires former HP CEO Mark Hurd

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 01:31
Exactly a month after his departure from Hewlett-Packard, Hurd named co-president. He will help the company's expansion into commercial computer systems, CEO Larry Ellison says.

Chevron may be seeking exemption from state environmental laws for its refinery rebuilding project

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 01:14
Halted by two court rulings, oil giant Chevron's Sacramento lobbying prompts environmentalists to fear a political gambit that could lead to increased pollution over the Bay Area.

Giants beat Diamondbacks in 11th inning on Schierholtz's triple

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 01:08
Backup outfielder atones for being picked off first with a 2-run triple

College football grades

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 00:45

A's offense lifts Brett Anderson to win over Mariners

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 00:29
In a pregame move, Mazzaro is optioned to minors

Candidate for governor Jerry Brown unveils first TV commercial

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 00:19
Kicking off a long-awaited TV ad campaign on Labor Day, the Brown campaign previewed a 30-second spot depicting the former governor as a frugal yet visionary leader who helped create 1.9 million jobs when he was governor in the late ’70s and early ’80s.

FDA considers approving genetically modified salmon for human consumption

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 00:19
WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration is poised to approve the first genetically modified animal for human consumption, a decision that is stirring controversy and could mark a turning point in the way American food is produced.

Herhold: Why we should know the names of finalists for San Jose police chief

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 00:12
The San Jose police chief's job is second in importance only to the DA in local law enforcement. The vetting should be public.

San Jose officials asked to overrule cops on records requests

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 00:11
Mayor Chuck Reed's pledge to consider releasing 911 recordings will be tested

Readers: SmartMeters interfere with baby monitors, other household gadgets

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 00:01
PG&E customers are complaining that SmartMeters interfere
with electronic devices, but the utility's keeping quiet on the issue.

Whooping cough epidemic prompts free vaccine clinic in San Mateo County

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 00:01
As doctors and families across the state struggle with an epidemic of whooping cough, county health officials announced a free clinic for residents to be vaccinated against the contagious disease.

Some see a ploy as Craigslist blocks sex ads

Mon, 09/06/2010 - 23:57
Move may be bid to win public support before court fight

Oil spill cleanup under way in Petaluma River

Mon, 09/06/2010 - 23:55
An old 90-ton tugboat leaked up to 600 gallons of oil into the Petaluma River this morning and created a sheen that stretched for about two miles, a state Department of Fish and Game spokeswoman said.

San Jose: 51-year-old bicyclist loses control, dies near Almaden Reservoir

Mon, 09/06/2010 - 23:55
51-year-old lost control on Hicks