Teen homicide victim was stabbed in the heart on Valentine’s Day date, family says

SAN JOSE — In an online fundraiser, the family of a 15-year-old recent homicide victim says the boy was killed while out on a Valentine’s Day date. The victim, identified in the GoFundMe page as David S. Gutierrez, was beaten and stabbed in the heart while out with his girlfriend for Valentine’s Day, the page … Read more

‘Not My President’s Day’ protesters gather across Bay Area

Anger at the Trump administration bubbled over across the Bay Area as hundreds gathered for “Not My President’s Day” to protest alleged anti-democratic actions by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. The Monday protests — with large groups in San Jose, Oakland and San Francisco — were part of a series … Read more

Care provider takes aim at loneliness with Valentine’s Day event for Peninsula seniors

SAN MATEO — Barbara Bollier, a 93-year-old San Francisco native, said she only made valentines for one person: her husband. And even though he is no longer alive, this year was no different. Barbara Bollier made a card for her husband who died four years ago at Sunrise of San Mateo in San Jose, Calif., … Read more

Is it too late to order a flower arrangement online for Valentine’s Day? – The Mercury News

Flowers go with Valentine’s Day like hearts go with love, so a beautiful bouquet is always a welcome gift. While delays and shortages are possible due to supply chain issues, online retailers are dedicated to delivering arrangements in time for the big day. From crimson long-stem roses to springlike pastel blooms, there are options available … Read more

Finding Love Onscreen: A Guide to This Year’s Valentine’s Day Movies

Clockwise from top left: Ke Huy Quan in Love Hurts; Sydney Park and Selina Ringel in You, Me & Her; Sofia Black-D’Elia in I Love You Forever; Violante Placido and Scott Foley in La Dolce Villa. Allen Fraser/Universal Pictures; Rafael Reynaga; Christine Ng; Courtesy of Netflix Valentine’s Day hasn’t always been a dumping ground for … Read more