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By JIM VERTUNO, CEDAR ATTANASIO, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and JONATHAN MATTISE (Associated Press) NEW YORK — Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of …

Ezekiel Elliott issued his first reaction to reports that the running back is headed back to the Dallas Cowboys. Hours after posting an eyes emoji, Elliott took to X to share his response to rejoining the Cowboys. “RUN IT BACK,” …

Only two players have hit 10 or more home runs in the 2024 season, and one of them plays for the Baltimore Orioles. Gunnar Henderson is an AL MVP candidate just 212 games into his MLB career. He hit his …

Retired “Dancing With the Stars” pro Cheryl Burke opened up about dating while on the show. The ballroom pro admitted that she fell for three of her partners over the years. “I’ve had my own showmances, you know. It happened,” …

For this week, instead of 100 years ago, I’m just going back 82 years, to an important and traumatic period in Berkeley history. Related Articles Local News | Berkeley, a Look Back: Concession made in railroad freight yard conflict Local …

5477 Masonic Avenue – Google Street View The historic property located in the 5400 block of Masonic Avenue in Oakland was sold on March 15, 2024. The $2,000,000 purchase price works out to $1,168 per square foot. The house, built …

California once was a national leader in making government more transparent, requiring state and local agencies to conduct their business in public meetings and giving Californians easy access to public records. In recent years, however, transparency has eroded. The Legislature …

DAVENPORT — A 39-year-old Santa Cruz man remained jailed in lieu of $75,000 bail this week after allegedly hijacking a citizen’s pickup and leading police on a chase into San Mateo County. Omar Raud Looney was booked Saturday by the …

FREMONT — A Fremont apartment complex has been bought for more than $30 million in a deal that shows investors still seek to own multifamily housing in the Bay Area despite a tricky real estate market. The residential complex, called …

SANTA CLARA – And now for the 49ers’ 2025 mock draft … just kidding. It’s mailbag time to review your 10 best social media questions, in the wake of last weekend’s eight-is-enough draft class that comes packed with experience and …

Boom and bust budget cycles are the norm in California. This year, we have an exceptional budget shortfall of at least $38 billion. The budget crisis means renewed funding for high-impact programs such as the state’s diaper bank network is …

MARINA – Joby Aviation is expanding in the city of Marina, more than doubling its working space, adding hundreds of more jobs, and making the spot “one of the most important sites in the world as it relates to development …

Jamal Murray made another shot. Because of a flick of a wrist, LeBron James is gone. And he took Anthony Davis with him. The Nuggets vanquished the Lakers, beating them for the 12th time in 13 games to advance to …

Then-Gov. John Hickenlooper declared the shelter dog or cat Colorado’s official state pet in 2013. But if the designation were to ever go to a popular vote, a Golden Retriever would probably win the election. And her name would be …

Denver’s new mandates for building electrification earned the city the second-place spot in a new ranking of the country’s top cities with climate-friendly policies. A report set for release Tuesday by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy compared policies …

So Many Roads Brewery is closed permanently following the arrest of co-founder Jay Bianchi on suspicion of sexual assault, including an allegation of assault at the brewery earlier this month. The bar, currently owned by former Bianchi business partner Tyler …

“Employees must wash hands before returning to work.” It’s a basic concept (and one that probably shouldn’t need a bathroom-sign reminder). But at Kawa Ni, a flashy, cozy Japanese-style izakaya that opened last November, washing your hands is just the …

Tabbing out after a night on Denver’s bar scene can be alarming these days, especially if you didn’t look at the cost of your cocktail beforehand. Things can get pricey for those who are abstaining, too, as even mocktails are …

What is the rationale for owning an assault weapon? Re: “Assault weapons ban is unconstitutional and unwarranted” April 21 commentary Even though I consider myself a progressive Democrat, there have been times when I’ve agreed with Krista Kafer’s viewpoints; she …

Landscape design and planting techniques are personal choices by homeowners, unless you are moving to a house that is already landscaped. Unfortunately, mistakes and missteps can happen when planting and during aftercare. And then, too much time passes, leaving the …

Mourner wears button in honor of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca at his funeral Monday. Anthony Vazquez | Sun-Times A relative of the man suspected of killing Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca has been arrested after he allegedly discarded a …

The latest slight of the Minnesota Vikings came from Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, who implied he led an effort to outfox their management into trading up for quarterback J.J. McCarthy. On Monday, April 29, McCarthy spoke with Paul …

The mutual admiration society that exists between Lakers star LeBron James and head coach Ty Lue, currently coach of the Clippers—for now, at least—is no secret. But with the Lakers eliminated from the playoffs with a mild five-game, first-round showing …

First baseman Pete Alonso reached a meaningful milestone in New York Mets history on April 27. He hit his 200th career home run, becoming just the fourth Met to do so. The next question is whether the pending free agent …

Adrienne Maloof posted a photo of her twin sons all grown up. The original  “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star shares three sons with her ex-husband, celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Nassif, and their younger two boys marked a high …

Former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Lisa Vanderpump fired back at  Jax Taylor‘s recent remarks about the authenticity of her show “Vanderpump Rules.” In March 2024, Taylor was caught on video trashing the show that made him famous. In …

At the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, anti-Vietnam War protesters clashed with police officers — whose brutal role in the confrontation was later described by a federal commission as a “police riot” — hijacking the focus of the convention. …

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham directs his team from the sidelines during the first half of Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Denver Nuggets guard …

A Texas real estate developer and reality TV personality pleaded guilty Monday, April 29, to misdemeanor sexual battery for assaulting an unconscious 16-year-old girl at his vacation home in Laguna Beach in 2021. Four additional counts of sexual battery and …

An Arizona man was convicted Monday, April 29 of the 2015 slayings of three men killed and burned in an SUV in a suburban Orange neighborhood and the slaying of a fourth man shot to death on a drive to …

Dozens of UCLA faculty members walked out of class and marched to the “Palestine Solidarity Encampment” on Monday, April 29, to rally with student protesters who have occupied Royce Quad for the last five days. The protesting teachers declared themselves …

With a flurry of exciting whale sightings off Southern California in recent weeks, it comes as no surprise that the season’s first blue whale has also been spotted and, in continuing dramatic fashion, was observed doing “greyhound lunges” off Laguna …

DEAR ABBY: My husband rarely says “thank you” and almost never apologizes for anything. The other day, I was at an office party to which family members were not invited. I brought home a plate of food for my husband, …

Altgeld Gardens and Phillip Murray Homes are a collection of rowhomes in Riverdale. The leader of the Altgeld Murray Homes Alumni Association is advocating for a community land trust in Riverdale to increase homeownership and investment. Chicago Housing Authority Where …

House Bill 5097 recognizes the profound impact of hair care on self-expression, identity formation and cultural heritage, writes state Rep. Kim Du Buclet, D-Chicago. stock.adobe.com House Bill 5097, the Haircare Plan for Youth in Foster Care Act, represents a significant …

State lawmakers are being asked to consider two separate calls to improve the governance and funding of the region’s transit system. Sun-Times files For too long, the CTA, Metra and Pace have operated like separate and competing fiefdoms rather than …

A child gets zipped up in a winter coat outside Chicago’s designated landing zone for new migrant arrivals in the West Loop, Jan. 8. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times When Donald Trump made campaign stops in Wisconsin and Michigan earlier this month, he …

The man’s body was found in the stairwell of a building in the 7900 block of South Rhodes Avenue around 2 a.m. Sun-Times file A man was found fatally shot in a Chatham apartment building early Tuesday, police said. The …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dianna Agron, 38; Kirsten Dunst, 42; Kunal Nayyar, 43; Johnny Galecki, 49. Happy Birthday: Take a step forward and do what makes you happy. A change of attitude will point you in a new direction, …

Dear Amy: I need to resolve an issue concerning my close friend, “Brian” and my ex-girlfriend. The three of us used to socialize together when my ex and I were still a couple. Brian told me that he has not …