California has one of the nation’s weakest job markets
California’s booming economy is one of the world’s largest, but a peek behind the curtain exposes the forbidding…
Flu cases on the rise in California; doctors urge vaccinations – The Mercury News
With months left of flu season, influenza cases are on the rise in California and transmission is high…
Bay Area and California rebound with job gains after months of losses
The Bay Area and California both had robust job gains in November 2025 that represented rebounds from months…
Museums to visit in Chicago this winter
Bummed Open House Chicago is over? Getting really into birding? Fresh from a “Wicked: For Good” showing, where…
‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams doesn’t expect to live much longer
“Dilbert” creator Scott Adams revealed on Thursday that his health is worsening and that the chances of him…
Lick Observatory’s damaged telescope dome still open to elements as another rainstorm approaches – The Mercury News
After Santa delivered big trouble to Lick Observatory — the iconic astronomy complex atop Mount Hamilton east of…
Lick Observatory damaged by 110-mph winds as storms threaten telescope
Winds exceeding 110 mph that tore across the top of Mount Hamilton early Christmas morning blasted a massive…
Bay Area officials demand answers on ‘unfathomable’ cancellation of $395 million Alameda veterans clinic – The Mercury News
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ cancellation of a long-awaited $395 million VA clinic project that was to be…
Best rock, pop and hip hop concerts in Chicago in 2025
If your ears need a rest, we hear you. Chicago hosted an astonishing number of concerts in 2025.…
A year of big swings for Chicago dance
As long as I’ve tabulated this list of the best in Chicago dance, I don’t think any year…