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The holidays always inspire a sleigh-full of plays and musicals in the Bay area, ranging from poignant to perfectly silly. Here are some of the holiday productions being mounted on Bay Area stages. And if you like what you see …

Thanksgiving gives us a reason every year to step back and think about the people and things in our lives that make things better. But sometimes we realize that we missed our chance to show gratitude to people who deserved …

SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga was steaming at his locker that he missed a couple chances at the rim in the second half after Golden State’s 105-101 loss to the Thunder. What he didn’t know was that the Warriors as …

Andrea Miller longs for the day when she can go somewhere safely on her own. After all, she is 37-years-old, and should be able to take her dog out for a walk, shop at a grocery store, or collect mail …

Three people were wounded in a shooting early Thursday in Englewood on the South Side. Just before 2 a.m., the group was in an alley in the 5500 block of South Ada Street when someone opened fire, Chicago police said. …

By Lauren Schwahn, NerdWallet Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing …

Ted Rossman | (TNS) Bankrate.com There are plenty of conversational landmines to avoid around the holiday dinner table. Money leads the way, according to a recent Bankrate survey. We found that only 38% of U.S. adults are comfortable discussing their …

It’s football championship game weekend in the North Coast Section. Here is a preview of games involving teams in the Bay Area News Group’s coverage area: NCS DIVISION I: NO. 2 PITTSBURG VS. NO. 3 SAN RAMON VALLEY Records: Pittsburg …

Clint Hurdle taught players to hit through wit. The cover of former Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle’s new book “Hurdle-isms: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball”. (Provided by Clint Hurdle) He managed 17 years in the big leagues, …

As receiver Courtland Sutton said after Sunday’s win, “The tide is turning” for the Broncos. The Broncos entered the 2024 NFL season with their worst preseason odds dating back to 1977, according to pro-football-reference.com. But a 7-5 start to the …

SALT LAKE CITY — Michael Malone bent his knees as if trying to demonstrate an engaged defensive stance on the sideline. He clapped emphatically — stepping onto the court as he did so, making sure he had Jamal Murray’s attention …

When Mr. Hank the horse fell in a hole, the whole of Grand Junction pulled together to get him out. On Tuesday night, the 18-year-old horse ate his dinner at his Grand Junction home and all was well. But by …

Elizabeth Garner has been Colorado’s demographer for two decades, and her deputy, Cindy DeGroen, has been on the job for closer to three decades. They uncovered what story the population numbers were telling and then told that story to anyone …

Want to shake off your Thanksgiving food coma? Enjoy a festive cocktail at one of these holiday pop-up bars and get a jumpstart into the season’s spirits. Whether catching up with friends or simply getting in a merry mood, these …

Gerald Warren feels like he’s part of his block in North Lawndale. Warren, 56, was born in the West Side neighborhood like his wife, Valerie, and he’s seen it evolve into a diverse community over the years, something he appreciates. …

Right-hander Jameson Taillon chose a spot on the field-side of the dugout railing before the Cubs’ last road game of the regular season. It improved his perception, he explained. The rain had just let up. And standing there, he could …

The New York Yankees‘ offseason could see them take a few risks. If Juan Soto departs, the Yankees will have to take more than a few. They have money to spend and prospects to trade, and while losing Soto would …

The trade market is filled with talented players the New York Yankees should pursue. The Yankees have the farm system to trade for most players if they’re willing to move on from some of their top prospects. In a win-now …

Last offseason, the New York Yankees weren’t willing to move Spencer Jones to improve their Big League roster. Given the expectations for the season, it was an interesting decision to prospect hug, but the Yankees believe they have a future …

With a five-game losing streak heading into a road game against a 10-1 Lions team that ranks No. 1 in the NFL in scoring and No. 2 in scoring defense, the last thing the Bears need is a short week. …

DETROIT — The Bears have their hands full when they visit the Lions on Thursday in what could be their toughest game of the season. The Lions’ rebuild has been on the fast track and they’re a popular pick to …

WHEN THE BEARS HAVE THE BALL Caleb Williams and the offense face a difficult challenge on a short week, on the road, against a Lions defense that ranks second in the NFL in points allowed, despite playing without injured Pro …

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I have been happily married for 31 years. However, we have a strained relationship with our daughter “Willa.” Although we don’t like her pothead/never-held-a-job boyfriend of four years, we’ve tried to accept him. We even …

We asked readers what they’re thankful for. Here’s what you said, lightly edited for clarity: “I’m thankful that my lovely ma-in-law, 95, is doing well. She’s in assisted living, healthy, happy and making more friends than she had when living …

Seems like you can’t log into a streaming service these days without stepping into a spy thriller series, whether it be “Slow Horses” or “The Day of the Jackal,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” or “Special Ops: Lioness.” “The Recruit” or …

TODAY’S WORD — REGNAL REGNAL: REG-nul: Of or relating to a king or his reign. Average mark 23 words Time limit 30 minutes Can you find 28 or more words in REGNAL? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, 40; Jon Stewart, 62; Ed Harris, 74; Paul Shaffer, 75. Happy Birthday: High energy and emotional situations can clash this year if you don’t pace yourself accordingly. Preparation and planning are the …

Dear Eric: I have rented a room in my home to a woman for the past year. Her finances are limited. I charge her $400 per month versus the going rate in my area of $1,000. Per the rental agreement, …

DEAR READERS: Happy Thanksgiving! This time of year is always a favorite for me as it stands for family, community, good food and positive energy. I believe we all can appreciate a big dose of all of that right now! …

Dear Eric: My partner and I plan to host our wedding in our home state (across the country from where we live now) since most of our family is there and it makes more logistical sense. Related Articles Advice | …

Today is Thursday, Nov. 28, the 333rd day of 2024. There are 33 days left in the year. Today is Thanksgiving in the United States. Today in history: On Nov. 28, 2001, Enron Corp., once the world’s largest energy trader, …

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I have been happily married for 31 years. However, we have a strained relationship with our daughter “Willa.” Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: We’re only in middle school and she’s getting a reputation Advice …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I visited a family for their child’s birthday party. It was my first time at their home, and I wanted to remain polite. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: I think it’s unwise to reveal my dogs’ …

Today is Thursday, Nov. 28, the 333rd day of 2024. There are 33 days left in the year. Today is Thanksgiving in the United States. Today in history: On Nov. 28, 2001, Enron Corp., once the world’s largest energy trader, …

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Scorpio. Happy Birthday for Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024: You are complex. You are playful, warm and friendly, but you are also intense and impulsive. …

Trans-Siberian Orchestra founder Paul O’Neill loved laser beams. He also really dug pyrotechnics. So, it’s a safe bet that O’Neill would’ve really adored Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s current Christmas Tour, which touched down on Wednesday (Nov. 27) in Sacramento with all the …

SAN FRANCISCO —The Warriors didn’t have their best player, but they did re-establish the intensity they’d been missing over the past few games. After falling behind by 19 early, Golden State got a surprising sparkplug performance and won the middle …

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks created more than enough scoring chances to beat the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. But after the Sharks rallied from a two-goal deficit to tie the game in the third period, Adam Gaudette …

Valeri Nichushkin’s game isn’t all the way back, but he’s certainly making a big impact. Nichushkin scored the lone goal in the fifth round of a shootout Wednesday night to give the Colorado Avalanche a hard-earned 2-1 victory against the …

Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Scorpio. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day Be patient with children and young people in the morning because they might annoy you or test …