Unveiled at Steve-less Macworld: new iTunes pricing, laptop, iLife updates With company icon Steve Jobs on the sidelines for Macworld today, Apple unveiled a modest offering of new product updates, including a new 17-inch laptop with a non-replaceable battery that can last up to eight hours and a new pricing scheme for the online iTunes store.
Democratic legislative leaders say talks have broken down with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger over their plan to raise billions in new revenue. Republicans have filed suit to block the plan, even as the state edges closer to running out of money.
A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge this morning ordered three men to stand trial in the murder of Mark Achilli, the Los Gatos businessman who was shot to death outside his Los Gatos condo last March 14.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Tuesday that President-elect Barack Obama apologized to her for not notifying her ahead of time that Leon Panetta was his pick for CIA director.
New study shows massive earthquake could cause Anderson Dam to fail A 7.2 quake on the Calaveras Fault could cause the foundation the largest dam in Santa Clara County to liquefy, according to a new engineering report. The Santa Clara Valley Water District won't fill it all the way until more studies are done over the next 18 months.
Consumers cutting back on some tech items Around the country, Americans bracing for hard times are quickly discovering that high-tech bling maybe something they can live without.
Lindsay Lohan: It's not over with Ronson Lindsay Lohan says she hasn't split with DJ Samantha Ronson, despite media reports they had publicly sparred several times over the holidays.
Krugman: Staving off a depression The fact is that recent economic numbers have been terrifying, not just in the United States but around the world. Manufacturing, in particular, is plunging everywhere. Banks aren't lending; businesses and consumers aren't spending. Let's not mince words: This looks an awful lot like the beginning of a second Great Depression.
Actress Alyssa Milano to wed Hollywood agent LOS ANGELES—Who's the fiance? Alyssa Milano is engaged to marry a Hollywood agent. Publicists for Milano said Tuesday that the actress accepted a marriage proposal on Dec. Full Story
