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Burlingame football player Cole Hardtke is the Bay Area News Group’s boys high school athlete of the week for Nov. 18-23. In online voting that ended at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Hardtke finished with 50.44% of the vote. Los Gatos football …

Inflation? Tariffs? Trade wars? After a contentious election, Bay Area shoppers may still feel nervous about the economy’s direction, but many appear ready to spend this holiday season — albeit with a keen eye on prices. Heading into the Thanksgiving …

California Gov. Gavin Newsom picked an unlikely spot for one of his first appearances since Democrats took a walloping in the November general election: a Kern County cement plant in Lebec, population 1,200. Newsom is on a tour of the …

By MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is set to create a National Energy Council that he says will establish American “energy dominance” around the world as he seeks to boost U.S. oil and gas drilling …

“Do you have a cat?” a colleague asks during a business meeting. We both look down at my black pants, which are covered in blonde fur. “A dog,” I say, smiling meekly, “two, actually,” as if that somehow excuses my …

A man was injured in a shootout with Aurora police Thursday night while officers were responding to reports of shots fired in an apartment complex parking lot. Police responded to 911 calls about shots fired in the parking lot north …

Driving south on Ashland Avenue in Pilsen, you might catch a glimpse of an American flag mural at West 21st Street next to an insurance agent’s office. But look closer if you’re stopped at the light or walking to nearby …

There’s no shortage of family-friendly happenings to explore in the Chicago area this holiday season. From twinkling light displays to heartwarming musicals, these festive events are sure to light up kiddos’ faces — and you might just walk away feeling …

Several city warming centers have opened Friday morning as colder temperatures begin to grip the area. Anyone looking to stay warm can visit nearly 180 locations, including the city’s six warming centers, which open when it drops below 32 degrees, …

MLB insider Jeff Passan has shut down a report that Juan Soto is set to sign with the Boston Red Sox. MLB reporter @BeyondAvgMick on X – who has broken news in the past – reported the Red Sox signed …

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in their Stanley Cup window and one trade pitch has the team acquiring a star forward. The website PuckPedia‘s PuckGM tool lets users create their own trades. One user proposed a deal that would see …

The New York Yankees have shown interest in closer Kenley Jansen in the past, but he’s never pitched for the team. With the right-hander on the market again this winter, the Yankees could look to bring him in. With Clay …

Two wins in a row are two wins in a row, and for the Cowboys, topping the Giants, 27-20, on Thanksgiving after having pulled off a blind-luck miracle in Washington is enough to at least set some things right after …

Crunch time is coming on the Juan Soto chase, and while the Yankees are very much among the leaders as Soto weighs his decision, GM Brian Cashman must, at least, weigh other opportunities to upgrade the roster, whether Soto re-signs …

Crime has been a see-saw issue in California for most of the last 40 years. Leniency was in vogue for a while recently, but now the balance is back to getting tougher, as polls this fall showed many voters believed …

Rachel Christian | (TNS) Bankrate.com Most baby boomers — those born between 1946 and 1964 — are now in retirement. While many have enjoyed successful careers and comfortable lifestyles, others find themselves in a less-than-ideal financial situation. A common regret …

Will business prosper under a second Donald Trump presidency? As far as I can tell, many business leaders are pinning their hopes on the belief that he won’t actually follow through on his campaign pledges on tariffs and mass deportation …

If tougher immigration policies mean a significant loss of workers, American business hardships will lean toward industries with lower-wage jobs. President-elect Donald Trump has strongly hinted that he’ll order significant deportations of people living in the US without proper documentation. …

James Royal, Ph.D. | (TNS) Bankrate.com Investing can often be broken down into a few simple rules that investors can follow to be successful. But success can be as much about what to do as it is what not to …

You wrap up a stressful day at work, jump into your car, start driving, and hit bumper-to-bumper traffic. What should have been a 20-minute commute turns into over an hour. You feel trapped, annoyed by each car trying to swerve into your lane. Over time, your body starts to feel stiff. You arrive home feeling lethargic and sleepy. Then, it repeats. Day …

The breakup of the Pac-12 Conference halted many of Stanford’s traditional rivalries, including the annual games against Southern Cal and UCLA. But it did allow the Cardinal to restart its rivalry game against San Jose State on Friday (1 p.m., …

Politicians love to pass resolutions. It keeps them busy and out of trouble. Most of the resolutions are worthy but full of flowery language and have no earth-shaking impact. That will almost surely be the case again this week in …

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ NEW YORK (AP) — A simple, uncommon ritual starts each staff meeting at Myosin Marketing. When everyone is gathered on Zoom, and before they get to the meat of the agenda, CEO Sean Clayton leads his team …

Carondelet water polo player Ainsley Swann is the Bay Area News Group’s girls high school athlete of the week for Nov. 18-23. In online voting that ended at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Swann finished with 58.98% of the votes. Archbishop Mitty …

The Colorado Golf Hall of Fame will gain six new members this coming weekend, when its 51st class is inducted. Three made the cut based on their play on the course. Denver native Wyndham Clark won the 2023 US Open. …

The more punches you throw, the more likely a knockout is to come. The DU Pioneers men’s soccer program made it to the NCAA round of 16 for just the third time in its more than 50-year history. The Pios …

Teammates of Nikola Jokic are fond of saying that to play alongside him is to exist on the edge of one’s seat constantly, without the opportunity to lean back. Usually that applies to the art of catching his unexpected, deceptive …

Metro Denver’s food scene has never been as vibrant as it is today, something The Denver Post’s food writers and the rest of the staff of The Know understand. That’s why we’re out on the town as much as possible. Each …

When temperatures drop, and snow and ice cover your sidewalks, it’s vital to take extra care to protect your dog’s paws. Just like we bundle up in warm jackets and boots, dogs can also benefit from extra protection, especially for …

A screenshot of James Glacckin’s TikTok account, @genx_stories_colorado, shows students at an Arapahoe High School dance, among other high school scenes, from 1993. A 54-year-old guy in Kansas City might have video footage of your Gen X high school heyday. …

The Star Wars franchise may be set in a galaxy far, far away, but it’s lately never felt closer to Colorado. We’ve flown in formation with the sci-fi saga for decades. The late Colin Cantwell of Colorado Springs designed most …

The center has always held a very important role in the NBA, serving as an anchor on both sides of the ball. Whether they’re an unstoppable scorer or lockdown presence in the paint, a team’s center can truly set the …

During the 2024 MLB season, the New York Yankees were interested in left-hander Garrett Crochet. Crochet wasn’t traded, but he’s expected to be dealt this winter, and he’s viewed as the top player on the trade market. His market looks …

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted. But her statement — the day after she held a phone call with U.S. President-elect Donald …

By Rick A. Martínez, The New York Times There are many reluctant turkey eaters out there. Deeming it bland or boring or both, they might begrudgingly eat it out of tradition or politeness. But when leftovers are being passed out …

It’s a gloomy, cold Wednesday morning but you’d never know it watching Vivian Mumaw dashing across a brightly-lit indoor pickleball court, with a paddle in one hand. Mumaw lives near Lake View’s Southport Corridor and is part of a weekly …

When I asked Selene Gill if she felt a sense of home at AlleyCat Comics, the comic book shop she co-owns with her husband on the Far North Side, she told me she’d made something more. “To me, this place …

Donald J. Trump will return to the presidency after yet another campaign soaked in anti-immigration rhetoric. Unknown to many Americans is the fact that among the migrants arriving at our southern border are women who have fled rape, mutilation, kidnappings, …

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed early Friday in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side. Around 2:20 a.m., the teen was outside in the 2800 block of West Polk Street when a black vehicle approached and …

Chronic health problems are fueling a troubling spike in severe pregnancy complications in Illinois. A new study from Northwestern Medicine found more patients are developing high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, mental health disorders and obesity while pregnant. The trend is …