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Some people walk into a neglected old house and their imagination runs wild. Similarly, gardeners see a plot of land and the same thing occurs. We approach land as a great potential for a botanical paradise. Every place we come upon has either evolved or …

DEAR JOAN: I recently moved to a new home and have noticed I have a blue-tailed squirrel living in my backyard! His belly is white and most of his top half is regular grey/brown squirrel colors. At first I thought maybe …

DEAR JOAN: I recently moved to a new home and have noticed I have a blue-tailed squirrel living in my backyard! His belly is white and most of his top half is regular grey/brown squirrel colors. At first I thought maybe …

A two-lane bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh early Friday, prompting rescuers to rappel nearly 150 feet while others formed a human chain to help rescue multiple people from a dangling bus. | AP There were minor injuries from the collapse but …

Another storm system bringing snow is expected in Denver, but not until early to mid-next week, meaning it’s a weekend of enjoyable weather. Today through Monday will be mostly sunny, dry, and mild. A system will arrive on Tuesday and …

Q. Can all electric cars use any charging station? Or do different car brands require different charging stations? Unless there is standardization, it would prove challenging for those driving an electric vehicle far from home to find a charging station …

WALNUT CREEK — City officials are mulling whether to ask voters to pass a half-cent sales tax increase in the November election to help pay for a wish list of enhanced programs or facility improvements. If approved by more than …

Over six inches of snow fell at Midway Airport Jan. 28, 2022. | Adobe stock photo A winter storm warning was in effect for north and central Cook County until noon. Over six inches of lake effect snow fell early …

A snow-covered bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed Friday morning, just hours before President Joe Biden was expected to visit the city on a previously scheduled trip to discuss infrastructure. No fatalities have been reported, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said in a …

USDA research echoes the findings of previous studies, which linked the addition of cooked black beans to a diet with improved blood-glucose management. | stock.adobe.com Cooked black beans — never eat raw beans, as many varieties can be toxic — …

A single candle burned last week at the intersection of Almaden Expressway and Foxworthy Avenue in South San Jose to memorialize two of the latest casualties in the largest, most tragic run of traffic deaths the Bay Area has seen …

A snow-covered bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed Friday morning, Pittsburgh Public Safety said in a tweet. The collapse comes just hours before President Joe Biden was expected to visit Pittsburgh Friday on a previously-scheduled trip to discuss infrastructure. No fatalities have …

A snow-covered bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed Friday morning, Pittsburgh Public Safety said in a tweet. The collapse comes just hours before President Joe Biden was expected to visit Pittsburgh Friday on a previously-scheduled trip to discuss infrastructure. No fatalities have …

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have finally added the long-promised cat to their pet family. Her name is Willow, and she’s a 2-year-old, green-eyed, gray and white farm cat from Pennsylvania. “Willow is settling into …

SANTA CLARA — Jimmy Garoppolo looked crestfallen, annoyed, and defeated. He stood alone on the 49ers’ helmet logo at midfield, having just sailed a second interception into the Indianapolis Colts’ grasp. Garoppolo gazed upward to the night sky, which not …

SANTA CLARA — Jimmy Garoppolo looked crestfallen, annoyed, and defeated. He stood alone on the 49ers’ helmet logo at midfield, having just sailed a second interception into the Indianapolis Colts’ grasp. Garoppolo gazed upward to the night sky, which not …

Q: Some rats have managed to chew away wiring under my cars. How can I prevent this from happening again? Doris Hazle, San Ramon A: Rats often climb into engine compartments, especially in colder months, when they find the warm …

Q: Some rats have managed to chew away wiring under my cars. How can I prevent this from happening again? Doris Hazle, San Ramon A: Rats often climb into engine compartments, especially in colder months, when they find the warm …

SAN JOSE — Two affordable home projects in San Jose have taken a step forward with separate deals by Santa Clara County to purchase the sites where scores of residences would sprout. Santa Clara County has bought a site on …

OAKLAND — A high-profile hotel in downtown Oakland has been put up for sale, a deal that could shed light on the health of the hospitality industry amid ongoing economic uncertainties that the coronavirus has spawned. Oakland Marriott City Center, …

OAKLAND — A high-profile hotel in downtown Oakland has been put up for sale, a deal that could shed light on the health of the hospitality industry amid ongoing economic uncertainties that the coronavirus has spawned. Oakland Marriott City Center, …

The Port of Oakland announced this month the planned opening of a temporary container yard to help unclog the supply chain for agriculture exports. The plan, hammered out in meetings with the Newsom administration, farm producers and transportation executives, would …

The Port of Oakland announced this month the planned opening of a temporary container yard to help unclog the supply chain for agriculture exports. The plan, hammered out in meetings with the Newsom administration, farm producers and transportation executives, would …

GILROY – The concrete footing is poured and set. A kelly green pole points to the sky. But something is missing from the perch along Monterey Highway in this city at the southern end of Santa Clara County: a planned …

By Lindsey Bahr | Associated Press A man sits on the edge of an infinity pool contemplating his existence in Michel Franco’s ” Sundown.” It’s one of many such ennui-laden images, though the settings get less luxurious as we go …

Andrew Wiggins thought he was dreaming when he learned he would be starting in the All-Star game next month. Woken from a pregame nap, Wiggins got the news from his girlfriend and his daughter. “It was a good way to …

Andrew Wiggins thought he was dreaming when he learned he would be starting in the All-Star game next month. Woken from a pregame nap, Wiggins got the news from his girlfriend and his daughter. “It was a good way to …

Baltimore Sun staff writers pick every game of the NFL season. Here’s who they have winning in the conference championship games: Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs (Sunday, 3:05 p.m.) Ryan McFadden (179-103 overall, 2-2 last week): Chiefs 30, Bengals …

The sudden collapse of the U.S.-backed government in Afghanistan, the lightning speed of the Taliban takeover, and the chaotic exit from Kabul exacerbated the Afghan refugee crisis. While nearly 80,000 have been admitted to the United States, a large number …

The agency that represents the public before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission says Xcel Energy’s proposed natural gas rate increase of $188.6 million over three years is unjustified and plans to file a protest. Xcel Energy, which has 1.4 million …

CRESTED BUTTE — Several Vail Resorts properties across the country are facing backlash from skiers and snowboarders, many of them longtime customers. The problem hasn’t been a lack of snow. While it came late this season, two huge December storms …

As many California businesses continue struggling under the pandemic, members of Congress are pushing for antitrust legislation that would break up digital tools and online services that assist small enterprises. While this misguided legislation targets large tech companies, consumers and …

As many California businesses continue struggling under the pandemic, members of Congress are pushing for antitrust legislation that would break up digital tools and online services that assist small enterprises. While this misguided legislation targets large tech companies, consumers and …

By Stella Chan and Augie Martin | CNN Anti-Asian hate crimes in San Francisco spiked 567% in 2021, San Francisco officials said this week. “That is significant, that is concerning, and that is alarming,” Police Chief Bill Scott announced Tuesday …

By Stella Chan and Augie Martin | CNN Anti-Asian hate crimes in San Francisco spiked 567% in 2021, San Francisco officials said this week. “That is significant, that is concerning, and that is alarming,” Police Chief Bill Scott announced Tuesday …

Joe Biden limped into the South Carolina primaries in 2020. He had finished fourth in Iowa, fifth in New Hampshire, and second — a distant second — in Nevada. He needed South Carolina to stay alive, a state where 6 …

The NFL is down to its final four teams. So which ones emerge to advance to Super Bowl LVI for a shot at taking home the Lombardi Trophy? According to SI Sportsbook, the Chiefs are seven-point favorites over the Bengals …

In the era of Patrick Mahomes and spread offenses, can defenses still win championships? The 49ers still think so. And they might just have the defense to do it. The ups and downs of the 49ers season have been well …

In the era of Patrick Mahomes and spread offenses, can defenses still win championships? The 49ers still think so. And they might just have the defense to do it. The ups and downs of the 49ers season have been well …

Nancy Pelosi’s plan to seek reelection extends one of San Francisco’s longest-running, most-fevered political guessing games: Who will succeed the Democrat when she finally does step aside? The announcement Tuesday by the 81-year-old congresswoman was utterly predictable. Her decision augurs …