A big rig crash is impacting traffic Friday morning on Interstate 238 in San Leandro, where lanes are expected to remain blocked for several hours. The California Highway Patrol said the crash happened shortly before 3:20 a.m. on northbound I-238 just before the interchange with Interstate 880. According to CHP, the truck, which was carrying more than 40,000 pounds of fruit, struck a sand barrel after the driver fell asleep. The impact caused the barrel to explode, scatterin

The Gilroy Garlic Festival returns on Friday, and tickets are already sold out. Organizers increased the daily attendance cap from 3,000 to 4,000 people. They say this year is about building on last year’s success while returning to the festival’s roots.“It’s a lot of work, and it’s absolutely a labor of love. None of us would be here if we didn’t love the festival,” Entertainment Chair Lauren Mantani said. The garlic is ready, the merchandise is stocked and vendors are prep

In the latest incredible development of the Sixers’ offseason, LeBron James has chosen Philadelphia. James has agreed to join the Sixers on a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option in Year 2, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN's Shams Charania. The move comes after the Sixers shocked the NBA by trading for Jaylen Brown and sending Paul George, two first-round draft picks and two second-rounders to the Celtics. On the “Game Over” podcast in early July, Paul nam