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Don Lindich | Tribune News Service Home entertainment holiday specials: These offers are readily available, not a “limited quantity doorbuster.” I do not know how long the various promotions run, but the industry buzz is we will see repeats between …

By JESSICA DAMIANO A neighbor texted me this week asking for advice about controlling carpenter bees. She was hoping for an exterminator recommendation, but I gave her a simple, do-it-yourself solution that is easier on the wallet and environment, and …

DENVER — For years, Airbnb gave travelers access to reasonably priced, home-like stays. From staying in a Victorian home to a charming downtown loft, users of the popular short-term rental app were loyal and happy to shun corporate-owned chain hotels. …

Response to a domestic violence incident in San Mateo County is similar to that of law enforcement in many other locales: Officers show up, investigate, potentially take action and connect the survivors with a domestic-violence hotline to get help if …

By Sharon Rhodes Thoughtful gifts for friends and family are a Christmas tradition, showing loved ones that you’re thinking of them this holiday season. But a long shopping list can be pricey. If you are concerned about the cost of …

By JESSICA DAMIANO A neighbor texted me this week asking for advice about controlling carpenter bees. She was hoping for an exterminator recommendation, but I gave her a simple, do-it-yourself solution that is easier on the wallet and environment, and …

With Black Friday sales in full swing, there are still plenty of terrific deals to take advantage of. It’s the perfect time to shop for expensive electronics, including TV’s. Until Cyber Monday, you’ll be able to snag a high-end TV at …

The WNBA hasn’t gone through an expansion draft in 16 years. In 2008, the Dream was added as the 14th team in the league. By 2009, the WNBA was back to 13 teams after the Comets folded. The next year, …

The San Francisco 49ers are making changes to their WR group ahead of an important road trip to face the Buffalo Bills. On November 29, the 49ers announced that they were waiving second-year WR Ronnie Bell via an online press …

It’s hard to imagine how terrifying it must be to be a trans person, or the parent of one, in America right now. Donald Trump and his party, having triumphed in an election in which they demonized trans people, seem …

A week before Halloween, during a virtual town hall event, Elon Musk told the audience “we have to reduce spending to live within our means.” He said this would involve “some temporary hardship, but it will ensure long-term prosperity.” Less than two …

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Deebo Samuel epitomizes the state of the 49ers as they unconvincingly strut into Sunday night’s game against the touchdown-favorite Bills. A former All-Pro, he seemingly takes one step forward, two steps back, and never the needed stride …

CAL at No. 9 SMU Records: Cal 6-5, 2-5 ACC; SMU 10-1, 7-0 ACC Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday at Ford Stadium, University Park, Texas TV: ESPN2 Radio: 810 AM Series history: SMU won the only previous meeting, beating a one-win Cal team 13-7 …

Watching Matt Eberflus make Nathaniel Hackett look like Vince Lombardi on Thursday reinforced how bad NFL teams are at identifying head coaches. Ten were hired in the 2022 cycle. Five have been canned — Hackett was axed during his first …

It was bad enough that her second-grade teacher didn’t like her because she refused to sit on his lap to go over test grades. But when she had trouble learning to spell, he shamed her in front of the class, …

President-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the …

Losing a smartphone or tablet stuffed with your life’s details can be a nightmare, but your privacy may also be at risk in less obvious situations — like if you leave your unlocked phone unattended or if the children know …

For people with debilitating long COVID, the new year heralds a cruel anniversary: Some are experiencing their fifth year with the agonizing illness. And despite the roughly $1.6 billion that the National Institutes of Health has received for long COVID …

Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington has a big job on his hands after head coach Matt Eberflus was fired Friday. But it also could be a big opportunity. The defense that was Eberflus’ baby still ranks ninth in the NFL …

DEAR ABBY: I’m the mother of a 16-year-old girl, “Leia.” She has been living with my parents since she was 10 because that’s what she and my folks wanted at the time. I didn’t want her to, but I allowed …

TODAY’S WORD — KITTIWAKES KITTIWAKES: KIT-ee-wakes: Cliff-nesting gulls that winter on the open ocean. Average mark 32 words Time limit 40 minutes Can you find 43 or more words in KITTIWAKES? The list will be published Monday. YESTERDAY’S WORD — …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kaley Cuoco, 39; Elisha Cuthbert, 42; Ben Stiller, 59; Billy Idol, 69. Happy Birthday: Change what’s out of date and replace it with something magical. Spend more time doing what puts a smile on your …

Dear Eric: My husband of six months and I do pretty much everything together. I recommended we watch a Netflix series together, and we are both deeply engrossed. The other night, I was tired from my workday, and he suggested …

Public policy is ideally decided through reasoned discussions, not threats of violence. The spate of reported threats in recent days — first against some of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees and other appointees and then against Democratic lawmakers — takes …

The Heisman Memorial Trophy is awarded annually in New York City by the Heisman Trust. The 2024 winner will be announced Dec. 14 on national television. Interestingly, the first Heisman was awarded in 1935 to Jay Berwanger, a senior running …

DEAR HARRIETTE: When I got pregnant later than expected, people started asking why it took my husband and me so long to have a baby. Soon, many began offering their opinions, suggesting that we should have more children. Related Articles …

Dear Eric: My husband of six months and I do pretty much everything together. I recommended we watch a Netflix series together, and we are both deeply engrossed. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: Not everyone who pees in the …

Today is Saturday, Nov. 30, the 335th day of 2024. There are 31 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 30, 1999, an estimated 40,000 demonstrators clashed with police as they protested against the World Trade Organization …

DEAR ABBY: I’m the mother of a 16-year-old girl, “Leia.” She has been living with my parents since she was 10 because that’s what she and my folks wanted at the time. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: He insists …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have fairly nice neighbors on either side of our fence. Our outdoor seating area is approximately 20 meters from that of each of our neighbors. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: I won’t go to the …

Today is Saturday, Nov. 30, the 335th day of 2024. There are 31 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 30, 1999, an estimated 40,000 demonstrators clashed with police as they protested against the World Trade Organization …

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 1:30 a.m. until 7 a.m. EST today (midnight until 4 a.m. PST today). After that, the Moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius. (The New Moon occurs at 10:21 p.m. PST.) Happy Birthday …

DUBLIN — The temperature at Dublin High School hovered in the low-40s for all of Friday night — not quite freezing, far from comfortable. By the middle of the game, a slight layer of fog hovered over the field. It …

SAN JOSE — The wait is over. St. Francis, the most storied football program in the history of the Central Coast Section, is again its champion. And it only took 10 more years. The Lancers, steered to greatness decades ago …

PLEASANT HILL — Marley Alcantara did it again.  Just over a year ago, the 5-foot-8 quarterback led Pittsburg on a second-half crusade to capture the 2023 North Coast Section Division I title over San Ramon Valley.  On Friday – 372 …

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has left no doubt about his intentions when he faces his former team, the Denver Broncos, on Monday Night Football. Jeudy spent his first four seasons with the Broncos. He arrived in Cleveland this …

WALNUT CREEK – Every Acalanes defender on the field and each Don stuck watching on the sideline stood perfectly still as Campolindo’s 41-yard field goal attempt cut through the frigid East Bay air Friday night. “Time seemed to slow down …

Central Coast Section Division I Friday’s final No. 2 St. Francis 27, No. 5 Los Gatos 7 Division II Saturday’s final No. 7 Palma (7-5) vs. No. 1 Wilcox (10-2) at San Jose City College, 7 p.m. Division III Friday’s …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping or important decisions from 12:30 until 6 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius. (The new moon occurs at 10:21 p.m. PST.) Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day This is …

You never want to overstate things, never want to blow them up out of realistic proportions or make them bigger than they actually are, but sometimes . . . In the early stages of Egyptian mythology, there was a bird with feathers …