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Jazz piano virtuoso supports new album with San Francisco, Santa Cruz shows

Catch Hiromi's Sonicwonder in concert at SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz.

Pianist Hiromi performs during the opening night of the SFJAZZ 2024-25 season at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

ATU members protesting ride on a trolly down East Santa Clara Street in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

‘The strike was our last resort’: VTA union has lost its leverage to push for new contract, president says

Pedestrians walk past Emeryville City Hall in Emeryville, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

Emeryville affordable housing project gets $12.8 million city loan

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San Jose

Out of the pond: Colorful koi will compete at San Jose show this weekend

Want to gaze at these beauties or learn more about the hobby? Admission is free.

Santa Clara County

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Medication stolen from Saratoga senior care facility

Bottle of pills valued at almost $900.

San Mateo County

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 03, 2025 in New York City. The stock market opened up with all three major stock indexes going under as the market reacts to U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs of at least 10% and even higher for some countries.

Tariff rollout routs global stocks, Silicon Valley tech shares among hardest hit — why?

Adding to investor worries over Silicon Valley firms is the threat of targeted punitive responses by tariff-hit countries seeking leverage with the Trump administration.

Oakland

Records: Ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao directed talks with alleged bribers

The revelation adds to an ever-emerging picture of alleged backroom dealing and political favoritism throughout...

Alameda County

People walk in the Second Annual Doggy Pride Parade at Third Culture Bakery and Berkeley Humane in Berkeley, Calif., on Sunday, June 25, 2023. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

Berkeley’s first official Pride celebration will focus on queer joy

The Berkeley Pride street festival will “transform the heart of the city into a vibrant...

San Francisco County

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Curry, Podziemski go off, power Warriors to thrilling win over LeBron-Doncic Lakers

Brandin Podziemski scores 22 of his 28 points in the first half as Warriors remain...

Contra Costa County

Concord police said an officer fired a shot at a driver who tried to run away from a traffic stop Thursday night.

Concord police fire at least one shot at driver who fled traffic stop

The interaction unfolded about 10:10 p.m. in the area of Clayton Road and Ellis Street,...

California

Riders brave Tornado at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. (Courtesy of Six Flags Magic Mountain)

Six Flags spending millions on Magic Mountain water park makeover

Hurricane Harbor returns for the summer season on May 24.

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