California's top court legalizes gay marriage 6 mins ago - California's Supreme Court declared that gay couples in the nation's most populous state can marry - a monumental but perhaps short-lived victory for the gay rights movement Thursday that was greeted with tears, hugs, kisses and at least one instant proposal of matrimony.
A perfect finish for Lowell 1 hr 9 mins ago - There were gloves and red hats in the air before the ball even landed in Derrick Figueras’ mitt.
Lowell out for redemption 1 hr 20 mins ago - The Lowell softball team will be looking for revenge when it takes on Oakland Tech in Game 1 of the three-game Transbay Series today at 3:30 p.m. at Lang Field. The Bulldogs swept the Cardinals last year on the way to their first title since the series began in 1978-79.
Profile: Erika Taylor's life experience helps her manage PR firm 5 hrs ago - Erika Taylor, who runs her own public relations firm called Three Girls Media, didn’t arrive at her profession overnight. Before going into public relations, she had a career that spanned 18 years and ranged from time spent as a morning radio talk jock to working with the California state Legislature.
Tiger victims' parents seek compensation from city 6 hrs ago - The parents of a teenager killed by an escaped tiger at the San Francisco Zoo filed a claim against the city Thursday, seeking monetary compensation for the mauling of their 17-year-old son.
Berkman hits 15th homer, Astros rally past Giants 6 hrs ago - Lance Berkman is going to ride this hitting tear he's on as long as possible. Same goes for Houston manager Cecil Cooper, who continues to be amazed by his club's gutsy play.
Valdez goes on DL with elbow injury 6 hrs ago - Merkin Valdez is almost two years out from reconstructive right elbow surgery, so the San Francisco Giants aren't about to take a risk with his health now.
Icahn to Yahoo board: Sell to Microsoft or leave 7 hrs ago - Yahoo Inc. Chief Executive Jerry Yang spent months fending off Microsoft Corp.'s unsolicited takeover bid. Now he may only have a few weeks to persuade the software maker to revive its last offer of $47.5 billion, or risk being fired in a shareholder mutiny led by activist investor Carl Icahn.
Reactions to California Supreme Court gay marriage ruling 7 hrs ago - Some reactions to Thursday's California Supreme Court ruling that overturned a voter-approved ban on gay marriage. The ruling would allow same-sex couples in the biggest U.S. state to wed.