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John Woolfolk
John Woolfolk is a reporter for the Bay Area News Group, based at The Mercury News. A native of New Orleans, he grew up near San Jose. He is a graduate of the UC Berkeley School of Journalism and has been a journalist since 1990, covering cities, counties, law enforcement, courts and other general news. He also has worked as an editor since 2013.
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Protests erupt in San Francisco at APEC trade summit for world leaders
Protesters marched, waved signs and flags and occasionally scuffled in San Francisco where President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping were attending an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit of world...
High-stakes poker player, crypto whiz pitch tribes on California sports betting plan
"The legalization of sports wagering has been a contentious battle in the past, but if the proposition is structured properly and has significant tribal support, 2024 will be the year...
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San Francisco CEO summit offers welcome boost — and some risk — for Biden, Newsom, Breed
Global conference is a reset opportunity but also a risk for President Biden, Gov. Newsom and San Francisco Mayor London Breed who all have slipped in the polls.
Starting Sunday, COVID protection and treatment may cost Californians. See how much you might have to pay
A California law required health insurers to cover COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and tests for six months after the end of the federal public health emergency May 11 -- that period...
This early-warning earthquake app has been retired, but here are others that Californians can still rely on
QuakeAlertUSA has been retired, but MyShake remains an option, and phones with Android operating systems also deliver automatic notices.
Nine arrested in sprawling Santa Clara County sex-trafficking ring
Prosecutors said there were 18 prostitution victims from South America and Mexico were forced to work seven days a week in San Jose and East Bay hotel rooms.
‘Party mom’ who wouldn’t take 17 years for alleged drunken teen sex bashes could face 31 years
Court enters not-guilty pleas on behalf of accused Los Gatos "party mom" Shannon O'Connor, who was ordered to return to court Dec. 20 on a fresh indictment to set a...
California voted in 2018 to stop changing the clock. So why are we still doing it?
Yes, you have to turn your clocks back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday
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Poll: Porter, Schiff, still lead ‘wide open’ California Senate race, but Lee, Garvey make gains
Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey gained in the latest U.S. Senate race poll and leads the GOP field, but with two other Republicans still drawing significant support, Garvey trails...
Steinbeck’s famous Western Flyer sails back to Monterey after years of restoration
The Western Flyer will be escorted to Monterey and begin a new life offering science education programs for local students and marine research.