“Welcome to the Putinization of America, comrade!” said Garry Kasparov in The Atlantic. Just a month into his presidency, Donald Trump began “openly embracing Vladimir Putin’s wish list for Ukraine and beyond,” and upending 80 years of foreign policy by …
Trump and Putin: Not a hoax Read MoreSAN RAMON — A homebuilding titan has paid well over $50 million to buy a big San Ramon office building that would be replaced by more than 100 homes in the Bishop Ranch neighborhood. KB Home has paid $57.8 million …
Homebuilding titan buys East Bay office site where it plans big housing project Read MoreAll but one of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities last year were in Asia, a new study shows. The majority of these cities – 13 – are in the world’s most populous country, India, where booming economic growth …
The list of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities is out. All but one are in Asia Read MoreIn case the West Coast schools didn’t face enough challenges in the Big Ten with the frequency of early kickoffs, time zones crossed and miles logged, a fourth competitive hurdle was tossed their way by the conference and its primary …
Big Ten football 2025: Will Oregon, Washington, UCLA and USC continue to carry the Friday night load? Read MoreThe Big Ten attempted the unprecedented in the 2024 football season as the largest major conference ever assembled, with four of the 18 members located thousands of miles from the epicenter and three TV networks sharing the inventory with predetermined …
Big Ten COO Kerry Kenny on West Coast schools: The ‘Big Noon’ issue, travel logistics, officiating and more Read MorePLEASANTON — Two 18-year-olds were stabbed in their legs, while a 39-year-old man pulled a gun and brandished it during two separate violent incidents last weekend, police said. The adult teens both were expected to be OK, and officers arrested …
Weekend violence breaks out in usually quiet East Bay city Read MoreBy Corey Williams | Associated Press Four people have been charged in the death of a 5-year-old boy who was “incinerated” inside a pressurized oxygen chamber that exploded at a suburban Detroit medical facility, Michigan’s attorney general said Tuesday. Thomas …
Four charged in death of boy, 5, in medical center blast Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes Britney Spears’ son Jayden James Federline is immensely talented. Just about every parent marvels at their child. It’s their job. But in Britney’s case, her teenage son truly is immensely talented. And there’s no question where …
Britney Spears Hypes Son Jayden James Federline As He Raps, Plays Piano Months After … Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes You might not believe this, but things are about to get totally crazy on The Valley. Okay. Fine. Good point. You may totally believe that. On March 11, Bravo released the first trailer for the second …
The Valley Season 2 Trailer: You’re a Drunk! You’re a Hooker! Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes The Piano Man will be riding the bench for a while. Reps for Billy Joel announced today that the music legend has been forced to postpone several upcoming tour dates due to a persistent “medical condition.” …
Billy Joel Forced to Postpone Tour Due to Health Issues: Here’s What We Know Read MoreThe Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday officially backed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $39.6 billion request to the federal government to fund recovery efforts for the January wildfires. On Feb. 21, Newsom sent a letter to the House of …
Gov. Newsom’s $39 billion federal wildfire recovery request backed by LA supervisors Read MoreBy JOSH FUNK, JOHN SEEWER and NATHAN ELLGREN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal investigators looking for the cause of the January collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people recommended a …
NTSB urges ban on some helicopter flights at Washington airport where 67 people died Read MoreAngels pitcher Chase Silseth throws to a Boston Red Sox batter during a game in Anaheim, Sunday, April 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) Angels pitcher Reid Detmers throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a spring …
Angels still weighing options for No. 5 spot in the rotation Read MoreA State Farm executive was fired after he was secretly recorded saying the company was “kind of” orchestrating a rate hike for California policyholders following January’s firestorms in Los Angeles County. Haden Kirkpatrick, State Farm Mutual’s vice president for innovation …
State Farm executive fired after disparaging L.A. wildfires and victims Read MoreIt’s been a busy spring training for Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers; unfortunately, not much of it has taken place on the field. Devers has been the talk of camp since he insisted on an unwillingness to relinquish …
Devers’ ’25 Spring Debut Delayed Yet Again Read MoreDespite the Golden State Warriors‘ run from 11th to sixth in the Western Conference with Jimmy Butler, the rumors of a blockbuster swap in the offseason for Kevin Durant have not died down. The Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin reported on …
Warriors Floated as Trade Partner for ‘Upset’ $194 Million Star Read MoreThe San Francisco 49ers mass exodus is in full swing, as the team attempts to get cheaper and younger. The first blow came when the Kansas City Chiefs poached backup tackle Jaylon Moore and running back Elijah Mitchell. However, a …
49ers Lose Two Key Defensive Starters to AFC West Read MoreThe New York Rangers could look much different come opening night of the 2025-26 season. The Rangers were expected to compete for the Stanley Cup this season. But, New York is outside of a playoff spot. It has been a …
Insider: Rangers Could Look to Trade Artemi Panarin, 2 Other Forwards in Offseason Read MoreWe may finally have an idea of the potential framework of a Cubs Kyle Tucker extension. The Athletics’s Tim Britton estimates that a Kyle Tucker extension would look something like 10 years and $350 million. That price tag is surely …
Cubs Kyle Tucker Extension Estimate Revealed Read MoreNew Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll previously expressed a desire to retain the team’s top free agents but that hasn’t been the case. The team quickly lost Robert Spillane, Nate Hobbs and Tre’von Moehrig to huge contracts in …
Raiders Strike Deal on $16 Million Contract With Tre’von Moehrig Replacement Read MoreNikola Jokic doesn’t care about the MVP race—but that doesn’t mean he shouldn’t win it. On Monday night, the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 140-127, in a battle between two MVP front-runners: Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The reigning …
Jokic’s Humble MVP Response Read MoreBy AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have not determined who was behind an apparent cyberattack on the social media site X that limited access to the platform for thousands of users, according to a Trump …
US hasn’t determined who was behind cyberattack that caused outage on Musk’s X Read MoreBob Mould, a first-tier alt-rock pioneer, is out on the road supporting the newly released “Here We Go Crazy.” It’s Mould’s 15th solo album and first full-length studio effort since 2020’s “Blue Hearts.” The 11-track set was partially recorded and …
Alt-rock pioneer returns to legendary Bay Area club in support of new album Read MoreBy REBECCA SANTANA WASHINGTON (AP) — The arrest of a Palestinian activist who helped organize campus protests of the war in Gaza has sparked questions about whether foreign students and green card holders are protected against being deported from the …
Arrest of Palestinian activist stirs questions about protections for students and green card holders Read MoreSeveral years ago, the city of San Leandro dreamed of creating an “ale trail” between two neighboring breweries, 21st Amendment and Drake’s, complete with plaques, color-coded educational signs and benches along the way. But as costs rose, the plans stalled. …
Brewery Day Trip: The unofficial San Leandro Ale Trail Read MoreJeff, our illustrious hero, is not what you would call tailor made for reality television stardom. He’s a philosophy wonk drifting around searching for a dissertation topic. When he finds one, it’s a subject he is more inclined to deride. …
In SF, now’s the time to get even with all of those annoying reality romance TV shows Read MoreBy Matthew Lee | Associated Press JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — The Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine, and Kyiv signaled that it was open to a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Russia, …
US to resume Ukraine military aid, intelligence sharing Read MoreA suspect who was wanted for more than three decades for allegedly raping two women while holding a gun to their heads at a Framingham department store was arraigned on Monday. Stephen Paul Gale is facing four counts of aggravated …
Man suspected of committing two cold case rapes in Massachusetts discovered living on a yacht in California Read MoreBy Stan Choe | Associated Press NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market is falling further Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war, briefly pulling Wall Street 10% below its record set just a few weeks …
Wall Street sees further drops after Trump’s latest tariff threats Read MoreBy REBECCA SANTANA WASHINGTON (AP) — The arrest of a Palestinian activist who helped organize campus protests of the war in Gaza has sparked questions about whether foreign students and green card holders are protected against being deported from the …
Arrest of Palestinian activist stirs questions about protections for students and green card holders Read MoreBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Stock markets are plunging, consumers and businesses have started to sour on the economy, and economists are marking down their estimates for growth this year, with some even seeing rising odds …
Explainer: What’s a recession and why is rising anxiety about it roiling markets? Read MoreBy Alan Halaly, Las Vegas Review-Journal LAS VEGAS — The hourglass is running out of sand when it comes to solving the crisis on the Colorado River, but a group of states sees an opportunity: a new administration. Related Articles …
Could Trump walk back Biden’s Colorado River deal-making? Nevada hopes so Read MoreA man acquitted of murder alleges in a civil rights lawsuit filed this week that police in a southern Colorado city framed him after his girlfriend killed herself in 2014. A jury found James “Jimmy” Garcia not guilty of murder …
Colorado man acquitted of murder alleges police framed him after his girlfriend’s suicide Read MoreDenver’s 50-year-old Mercury Cafe, which for decades has held down the corner of 22nd and California streets with a fiercely independent, DIY culture, has closed. Founded in 1975 by Marilyn Megenity and relocated to its current spot in 1990, The …
Denver icon Mercury Cafe closes after 50 years, will become LGBTQ-focused bar Read MoreNique Clifford leads a trio of Colorado players who were named to this year’s Mountain West all-conference men’s basketball teams. The 6-foot-6 senior guard, who starred at The Vanguard School in Colorado Springs, was named to the all-defensive team and …
Colorado State’s Nique Clifford named to All-Mountain West first, defensive teams Read MoreRecent coverage of the Congo Square Theatre Company situation reveals a strange,board-driven threat to a national theatrical treasure. I’m biased as a former board member and long-time supporter. However, there is a reason that the late August Wilson chose this ensemble to be the …
Chicago’s Congo Square Theatre is a national treasure. Don’t let conflict derail it. Read MoreTras una súplica entre lágrimas que luego se convirtió en enojo de Miracle Boyd, un comité del Concejo Municipal acordó el lunes pagarle a la activista contra la violencia un acuerdo de $280,000 que sus partidarios llamaron “reparaciones” por haber …
Aprueban acuerdo de $280,000 a Miracle Boyd, una joven que fue agredida por un policía de Chicago Read MoreNever confuse reasons with results. The government is withholding $400 million in federal funds from Columbia University. The reason being given is that the New York institution supposedly isn’t doing enough to fight antisemitism. To convey the actual result, consider …
Charges of antisemitism an excuse for government to hurt Jews going to college Read MoreInha Ruda y su familia han encontrado estabilidad en el suburbio norte de Niles. A unas 4,900 millas y dos años de los incesantes bombardeos rusos de su ciudad natal de Ivano-Frankivsk, en el oeste de Ucrania, su hija de …
Ucranianos de Chicago temen ser deportados mientras Trump considera revocar su estatus legal Read MoreIn the world of Arturas Karnisovas there are levels of mediocrity. That has to be the only explanation for the Bulls’ executive vice president of basketball operations. And that tier he must be the most comfortable wandering around in and …
No one builds mediocrity better than Bulls exec Arturas Karnisovas Read More