There is a frightening habit among the Bay area's drivers: A large majority isn't turning on their headlights in rainy weather. I've noticed that this has become more of the rule rather than the exception over the last five to 10 years. ...more

August 26, 2008

The state is making emergency payments to thousands of Medicaid providers who haven't been reimbursed in nearly a month because of glitches in a new computer system. ...more

July 25, 2008

A few hours from now, after you've watched the ball drop on TV, swept confetti out of your living room and argued with your significant other for the umpteenth time about whether champagne flutes can be cleaned in the dishwasher, it will be time to get down to the serious work of New Year's. ...more

December 31, 2007

Denny Hamlin's car crashed into Kyle Petty's bumper. Then a furious Petty got in Hamlin's face. Hamlin responded with verbal threats about wanting to fight. ...more

September 24, 2007