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Edwards calming Raiders coaching staff's nerves

Edwards calming Raiders coaching staff's nerves

Mario Edwards never quite fulfilled expectations at Florida State, but he flashed his potential in Raiders' exhibition against Minnesota Vikings

$47.5 million Belvedere mansion sale smashes Marin County records

As Marin and Bay Area prices continue soaring into the stratosphere, Locksley Hall, an 1895 Belvedere mansion, sold for $47.

Apple, Stanford, Defense Dept. among investors in flexible electronics initiative

On Friday, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter will announce the creation of a new institute in San Jose to develop manufacturing techniques and new applications for flexible electronics.

New estimate: Apple shipped 3.6 million watches last quarter

A new report estimates Apple shipped 3.6 million watches in the last quarter -- more than some analysts have estimated and enough to change the competitive landscape for fitness bands and other wearable gadgets.

Bumgarner pitches Giants past Cubs, leaves offense to Byrd

San Francisco Giants drub the Chicago Cubs 9-1 as Madison Bumgarner whiffs 12 in six innings, Marlon Byrd slams three-run homer, and rookie Kelby Tomlinson hits a grand slam for his first career homer.

As Brooks awaits fate, 49ers players seem to be moving on

For now, linebacker Ahmad Brooks remains a member of the San Francisco 49ers. But teammates are preparing for life without him on the field.

Raiders' Moore unlikely to regain starting spot

Raiders linebacker Sio Moore practiced for the first time in three weeks Wednesday, but his return to the starting lineup faces a larger uphill climb. 'I think right now he's competing to be a role player somewhere,' coach Jack Del Rio said of Moore, the team's third-leading tackler last year.

Roadshow: End the freeway truck ban, says one fed-up flatlander

Only 'certain people' enjoy the benefits, and everyone else has to endure, he argues.

Purdy: If the Giants can just hang in there, overtaking the Dodgers is a good possibility

The Giants have so many injuries, but with players like Madison Bumgarner and Kelby Tomlinson, they could be 'playing for a ring'

Man found dead in SJ home now homicide after belated stab wound discovery

A man found dead inside a home off Senter Road on Monday is now being treated as a homicide victim after an autopsy discovered a stab wound that was not detectable at the scene.

Small plane crashes in San Carlos; no injuries reported

No one was hurt when a small plane crashed just after takeoff in San Carlos.

Robin Williams' family back in court over estate dispute

Attorneys for Robin Williams' wife and children were due back in court Friday in the ongoing fight over the late actor's estate.

After 43 years in prison and 30 parole hearings, parole officials on Thursday again decided it is safe to free Charles Manson follower Bruce Davis.

Bucci's closing in Emeryville; Bacon Fest coming to San Jose

For nearly 30 years, they've cooked East Coast-style Italian food for an admiring East Bay audience. Now, the three co-owners of Bucci's in Emeryville are calling it a career.