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Northern California’s coastline has always been a remedy for the stresses of everyday life. The briny air, craggy cliffs and crashing waves are good for whatever ails you – which in 2025 is pretty much everything everywhere all at once. …

CONCORD — An appearance by U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents in the city over the weekend prompted a response from the police department that it did not assist the action. In a statement, Concord police said the ICE activity …

A man was arrested in Douglas County last week after accidentally snitching on himself in a Castle Rock burglary case, according to the sheriff’s office. Just before midnight on Wednesday, Douglas County deputies responded to reports of a burglary at …

We can follow the misguided path that has led state officials to purchase the Stanley Hotel for a cool $475 million plus interest, and we want to put up some serious roadblocks to make sure future public officials don’t follow. …

Former Bears quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko is headed to the Seahawks. They’re hiring him to the same position, NFL Network reported. Janocko, 36, was the Vikings’ quarterbacks coach in 2021, and former Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy hired him in …

WASHINGTON — A U.S. Army captain who died in Wednesday’s midair collision of a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet was “brilliant and fearless” and “meticulous in everything she did,” friends and fellow soldiers said. Capt. Rebecca M. …

To call 2025 a “rebuilding” year for the New England Patriots would be an understatement. It was six years ago today that the once-mighty NFL franchise defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in Super Bowl LIII, winning its sixth championship …

The Washington Commanders showed they could put together a dynamic offense without much star power in 2024, with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and veteran wide receiver Terry McLaurin dragging a patchwork group into the NFC Championship Game. With a full …

More light rain is expected to fall periodically through the Bay Area on Monday, continuing a pattern that began Friday and ended a nearly month-long stretch without the wet stuff. The latest question is when will the region be without it …

The 2025 tax season has officially opened, so cue the groans…OK, that’s enough — let’s get busy! The IRS expects more than 140 million individual tax returns to be filed for tax year 2024. Although there has not been a …

By JOSH BOAK and FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum put their planned tariffs on hold Monday for a month to give time for further negotiations, and Mexico said it …

As the Bears look for a pass rusher, among other needs, arguably the best at the position could be available. Six-time Pro Bowl defensive end Myles Garrett requested a trade from the Browns on Monday. Garrett, still just 29, was …

Luka Dončić‘s father was hurt and appalled by the Dallas Mavericks‘ decision to trade his son to the Los Angeles Lakers after leading them to the NBA Finals last season. Saša Dončić, Luka’s father, unloaded on the Mavericks in an …

Considering the overall strength of this running back draft class in 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to move on from veteran starter Najee Harris in NFL free agency, as they prioritize other needs. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette insider Gerry Dulac relayed …

By SETH BORENSTEIN | Associated Press WASHINGTON  — Federal disaster aid is nearly everywhere. About 94% of Americans live in a county that has gotten Federal Emergency Management Agency help for disasters since 2011. But disaster aid — for decades …

By David Goldman | CNN President Donald Trump says he will impose his tariffs over the weekend, gambling that taxing American companies for imported goods will ultimately punish the countries that make stuff Americans want — and bring those nations …

OAKLAND — Firefighters controlled a two-alarm fire that broke out at two vacant warehouses early Monday, officials said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Explosion causes massive fire at troubled Martinez refinery Crashes and Disasters | East Bay underground punk …

By YURI KAGEYAMA and MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writers Worries about President Donald Trump’s tariffs are hurting U.S. stocks Monday as financial markets worldwide drop on concerns about a potential trade war. The S&P 500 was down 1.4% in …

A 19-year-old man is accused of fatally shooting Elgin teen Jesse Kendall last fall outside United Center as he walked to a Lil Durk concert with his friends. Deron Wolfe, 19, is expected to appear before a judge on the …

Today’s housing market mostly operates out in the open — in one place, buyers surfing Zillow or Redfin can see nearly every home listed for sale. But in recent months, one of the industry’s largest brokerages, Compass, has been pushing …

Forty years ago, Silicon Valley pioneer David Packard, co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, his wife, Lucile, and their daughter Julie, a young marine biologist, cut the ribbon on a remarkable family project — a $55 million, state-of-the-art oceanfront aquarium constructed on the …

RICHMOND — A grassy lot has sat vacant in the heart of Richmond for decades. Thanks to the work of local nonprofits and community groups, it will soon be home to a community garden and vibrant tiny homes for unsheltered …

DEAR JOAN: I have a question I hope you can answer. Many years ago, shortly after the end of the second World War, I read in Time Magazine about a fellow in France who got tired of rabbits munching in …

Bay Area readers have traveled near and far this last year and experienced all sorts of adventures. They’ve hiked England’s Lake District, participated in a kava ceremony in Fiji, gone scuba diving in the Philippines and so much more. And …

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A planned Trump administration freeze on federal funding is heading back to a Washington courtroom on Monday. A judge is expected to consider extending her temporary block on President Donald Trump’s plan …

Denver is forecast to see near-record heat for February on Monday ahead of a cold front moving in next week, according to the National Weather Service. If temperatures in Denver hit the expected 70 degrees on Monday, the city will …

In the 1970s, a Korean woman, Sonia Suk, set about on a long journey to bring the first glimpse of Korean representation to Disneyland — among the dolls of its iconic ride about global unity. “It always bothered me there …

I’m always happy to write about a play that deals with my “more mature” age group. After all, we Baby Boomers have always been among the most prolific generations on this planet — influencing trends and driving commercial markets. So, …

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has issued a public statement and “Dear Colleague” letter to all California local educational agencies (LEAs), in response to the “Dear Colleague” letter sent to all schools by the U.S. Department of Education …

LOS ANGELES — Yes, that really happened. In the span of about an hour Saturday night, the Lakers went from playing one of their best games of the season against the New York Knicks and looking like a team worth …

A total of 23 migrants were detained by the U.S. Border Patrol Sunday morning after officials responded to two separate boat-based human smuggling attempts. The first occurred around midnight about 15 miles off Mission Bay when U.S. Coast Guard cutter …

By MARK KENNEDY, Associated Press Entertainment Writer All eyes at the Grammy Awards were on whether the most-nominated artist in the history of the telecast would finally walk away with the coveted album of the year trophy. She did. “We …

The firefighter pulled the black hose down a hill. “Good?” she called out. “All the way down,” a voice responded. Brea Kirklen kept walking. Below her were the remnants of a homeless encampment in a small canyon by San Diego’s …

One toxic compound killed all the monkeys 3M’s scientists fed it to, and another entered the bodies of pregnant women workers at DuPont and was passed along to their babies. The two companies kept selling products containing these compounds, members …

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories chronicling Archbishop Mitty basketball player McKenna Woliczko’s road back from a serious knee injury. Woliczko is a five-star prospect in the class of 2026. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO — McKenna …

It didn’t make sense to Danielle Thoe and Sara Yergovich: Women’s sports are exploding, but why are there no women’s sports bars? The two friends had met playing soccer with the San Francisco Spikes and were often looking for a …

Bassist and bandleader Christian McBride has spent a considerable amount of his 52 years in the spotlight, and deservedly so. A restless practitioner of the music, he’s expertly performed multiple styles of jazz with artistic (and commercial) success. McBride’s latest …

Devil’s Thumb Ranch’s snowcat has more room to roam. In its second season running cat skiing tours, the resort near Winter Park said it now has 400 acres of available terrain for the guided, backcountry skiing experience, according to  Zach …

Gardeners pass the winter months spending more time inside, giving our minds and hands projects that keep us thinking green thoughts. This is especially helpful when the dormant garden stares back at us all winter. Activities like direct seeding new …

Editor’s note: The opinions of the smart, well-read women in my Denver book club mean a lot, and often determine what the rest of us choose to pile onto our bedside tables. So we asked them, and all Denver Post …