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.
There were faces, places and a lot of talk about batteries. Get all the details on the latest Apple launches from Macworld by visiting business columnist Chris O'Brien's live blog here.
Sources close to the Internet giant's former CEO say Meg Whitman plans to make a formal announcement soon that she is seeking to become the GOP's nominee to replace termed-out Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2011.
Herhold: Digital clues add insight to Achilli slaying in Los Gatos In the old days, detectives used physical clues to solve crimes. In our brave new electronic world, we employ Google searches, BIOS clocks and text messages. And nothing illustrates the tracks left in the digital snow better than the Mark Achilli murder case.
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.