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A Chocolate Affair Chocolate lovers can start February on a sweet note. Historic Olde Town Arvada celebrates all things chocolate at the annual A Chocolate Affair on Feb. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The family event includes chocolate …

Residents fighting a proposed five-story apartment building at the edge of a popular park in the middle of Lakewood have hit some roadblocks in recent weeks — most notably with a judge’s order stopping the city from enforcing a new …

The present and future of the quarterback position are uncertain for the New York Jets. One path the team could take to change their QB destiny is a massive trade-up in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. That …

The Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to face the New York Knicks on Saturday, Feb. 1. LeBron James, playing in his 22nd NBA season, is expected to be part of JJ Redick’s rotation. After all, James has never hidden the …

The Golden State Warriors dropped their 24th game of the season on Friday, Jan. 31. They lost to the Phoenix Suns, 130-105. Steve Kerr’s team is currently 11th in the Western Conference. They’re one spot out of the play-in tournament …

In December 2015, the Obama administration decided to allow women to serve in all combat roles. “There will be no exceptions,” Ashton Carter, then the secretary of defense, announced. Women would be accepted as “Army Rangers and Green Berets, Navy …

DEAR ABBY: A close friend, whom I’ve been urging for years to save for a rainy day, is now facing a very real storm. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment. Knowing her financial situation — living …

Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. WILD OF THE WEEK Jerry Bayne’s trail camera in Williamson County in southern Illinois caught several photos of massive flocks of blackbirds and red-winged blackbirds. “We usually get a few near pictures, …

It’s going to be a little different this year. When the 97th Academy Awards are broadcast live on ABC and Hulu, and beamed to more than 200 countries on Sunday, March 2 (starting an hour earlier than usual, at 6 …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Harry Styles, 31; Ronda Rousey, 38; Big Boi, 50; Michael C. Hall, 54. Happy Birthday: Hesitation is the enemy this year. Opportunities are within reach and require your attention and action to take advantage of …

Dear Eric: My brother is 22 years old and has always had a girlfriend, though none of the relationships have ever lasted. His previous girlfriends have been controlling and possessive, to the point that he breaks up with them. His …

When the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Emil Bach house and its stately Arts & Crafts next-door neighbor, the Lang residence, were built a century ago, Chicago’s Sheridan Road was a lakeside thoroughfare lined with fine homes for the very well-off set. …

This week’s top photo comes from Visual Journalist Anthony Vazquez. Follow him on Instagram. What makes this photo great? Snakes are one of those animals that either make your skin crawl or barely register on your radar. Personally, I always …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have worked for eight years in TV and film, an industry that I love, but it is unstable. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: He jokingly asked why I don’t like him, and I gave a serious …

Dear Eric: My brother is 22 years old and has always had a girlfriend, though none of the relationships have ever lasted. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: Is there any reason to patch things up with our daughter? Advice …

Today is Saturday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2025. There are 333 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 1, 1960, four Black college students began a sit-in protest at a Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, …

DEAR ABBY: Our son, “Caleb,” and his fiancee, “Lucy,” are getting married next year. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: The emojis in her text made me suspicious Advice | Dear Abby: My friend’s visit turned into 15 hours of …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Should I be “presentable” when sitting out on the back deck of our townhouse? Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: They insist on calling me by my husband’s name — and I’m the rude one? Advice | …

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or major decisions from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST today (2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries. Happy Birthday for Monday, Feb. 1, 2025: You are multitalented, …

Today is Saturday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2025. There are 333 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 1, 1960, four Black college students began a sit-in protest at a Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, …

GIRLS BASKETBALL DANVILLE – A youthful San Ramon Valley squad ran its winning streak in East Bay Athletic League competition to 48 in a row with a 73-25 victory over visiting Foothill on Friday night.  It is a run that …

SAN RAMON – As Dougherty Valley’s starting lineup was announced, the California High student section turned their backs on their crosstown rivals in a gesture of friendly gamesmanship before the start of Friday’s big game.  Had they known the final …

DAKAR, Senegal — Khaby Lame, the Senegal-born world’s most popular TikTok personality who never says a word in videos watched by millions of followers, addressed the youth in his native country on Friday when he was appointed as UNICEF goodwill …

Matthew Stafford is returning for a 17th season in the NFL, but it remains unclear if he will do so in a Los Angeles Rams uniform. Clarity on his future should come soon following his decision. In the meantime, Stafford …

When word leaked shortly after the Lions got knocked out of the playoffs that the Bears planned to bring in Tennessee State coach Eddie George for an interview, then proceeded to hire Johnson the next day, it appeared as though …

SAN FRANCISCO — The parents of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji filed a lawsuit Friday claiming San Francisco officials have wrongly denied them access to reports detailing the police investigation of his late November death. Balaji’s mother and father accuse the …

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors are still searching for their first winning streak since the middle of November. With a chance for a third straight victory to build momentum heading into the trade deadline, Steph Curry put up a dud …

New Year’s resolutions often revolve around self-improvement, and for many, that means cutting back on alcohol or completely detoxing. While detoxing can seem daunting, there’s a growing interest in alternative methods to ease the process. One such method? Cannabis. Surprising …

Bay Area Home Report 3709 Crofters Court – Google Street View A 2,185-square-foot house built in 1977 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 3700 block of Crofters Court in Pleasanton was sold on Nov. 6, 2024, for …

One vacancy led to another. When Darren Rizzi failed to land the New Orleans Saints head coaching job, his focus shifted to the Broncos for a reunion. Rizzi is on the verge of reuniting with coach Sean Payton, his boss …

Message received by the Colorado Avalanche. Coach Jared Bednar was not happy after a Tuesday loss on Long Island. He said it was go time right now or the Avs were going to flirt with falling out of a playoff …

The junior class has taken plenty of heat this season. New stars have not emerged, and some of the top players have treaded water or taken steps backward. On Friday in Lincolnshire, Rocco Pagliocca, one of the under-the-radar juniors in …

PHILADELPHIA — A medical transport jet with a child patient, her mother and four others aboard crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff Friday evening, exploding in a fireball that engulfed several homes. All six people aboard were from …

Super Bowl Sunday is giving NFL fans one final chance to cash in on some player props to conclude the 2024 season. Here is a closer look at some of my favorite player props for the RB position entering Super …

By Doug FergusonThe Associated Press PEBBLE BEACH — Sepp Straka got most of his work done before the weather started to turn Friday in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, posting another 7-under 65 for a three-shot lead that left Rory …

SAN FRANCISCO — With less than a week left before the trade deadline, Steve Kerr diplomatically summed up the Warriors’ position: They’re not good enough as currently constructed to do nothing, but if inaction ends up being the team’s course, …

SAN CARLOS — The Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday that air traffic controllers under a previous contract will continue providing service at San Carlos Airport for 60 days, just one day before a new provider was supposed to start staffing …

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers looked hapless when they got clobbered at Ball Arena on Jan. 21. They looked like a reinvigorated force 10 days later, even short-handed. It took a Nikola Jokic pick-and-pop 3-pointer with 40 seconds remaining for the …

Some West Ridge residents were awakened early Thursday by a loud bang and screeching metal after a speeding car crashed into another vehicle, seriously injuring a 14-year-old boy in that car. The teen boy was in an Acura with his …

A driver who veered into oncoming traffic to pass other motorists in Auburn Gresham was killed in a collision Friday night. Around 5:15 p.m., the 30-year-old man was driving a Buick sedan east in the 7600 block of South Parnell …