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By COLLEEN LONG and AAMER MADHANI WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be the U.S. ambassador to China, leaning on a former business executive turned politician to serve as the administration’s …

BERKELEY — A man with severe autism has been charged with killing his 90-year-old mother, who died in a hospital after suffering a broken leg when her son allegedly knocked her down with a shove, according to court records. Michael …

Bay Area Home Report 5271 Rimwood Drive – Google Street View The property located in the 5200 block of Rimwood Drive in San Jose was sold on Oct. 31, 2024 for $1,700,000, or $1,332 per square foot. The house, built …

By Stephanie Lai and Hadriana Lowenkron, Bloomberg News Donald Trump says he is selecting venture capitalist David Sacks of Craft Ventures LLC to serve as his artificial intelligence and crypto czar, a newly created position that underscores the president-elect’s intent …

FREMONT — Police here were conducting surveillance on a suspected gang member wanted for evading officers, burglary, grand theft, and more, when they noticed something unusual on his light blue Honda Accord. It appeared their suspect was challenging the cops …

By MEG KINNARD, Associated Press Elon Musk was the sole funder of a super PAC formed less than a month before the election that focused on advertising intended to convince voters that Donald Trump ‘s stance on abortion was akin to that of …

There are genuine, body-tensing moments of terror and amazement in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” that might cause one to wonder, perhaps aloud to a seatmate, whether an ambulance is on standby outside the theater if, say, there’s a …

Going into this season, the brutal homestretch was supposed to be about rookie quarterback Caleb Williams reaching his cruising altitude and lifting the Bears into the playoffs. Instead, these last five games are about something entirely different. At 4-8 going …

Un hombre de 22 años resultó gravemente herido en un tiroteo desde un vehículo la madrugada del viernes en Back of the Yards en el lado sur. El tiroteo ocurrió alrededor de las 2 a.m. cuando la víctima caminaba por …

Para gran frustración de los padres y los miembros de la Junta de Educación de Chicago, los líderes de las Escuelas Acero que proponían cerrar siete de sus escuelas chárter no se presentaron a una reunión el miércoles a la …

Argonne National Laboratory in Lamont is leading a partnership of seven U.S. national laboratories in a new, $50 million initiative to accelerate the development of sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage. A shift to the use of these …

Barack Obama regresó a la ciudad que lo vio nacer políticamente el jueves para ofrecer sus soluciones para superar las divisiones políticas cada vez más profundas en todo Estados Unidos; el expresidente pidió a la próxima generación de líderes progresistas …

After relocating to Chicago from Spain, Leonor San Sebastián initially felt disconnected from her neighbors and the city’s art scene. That changed when she opened her Lincoln Square pottery studio Ceramics by Leo in September 2023. The response from the …

The race among a reported five MLB teams to sign superstar free agent outfielder Juan Soto is coming down to the wire. Soto’s decision is expected to come as early as Sunday. According to most sources, including the betting market …

No doubt, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has been coy with his plans for the team’s coach in 2025, with most presuming that current coach Mike McCarthy–who is in the final year of his contract and probably should …

When it rains it pours — and the New York Giants are currently in the midst of a hurricane. “Giants WR Malik Nabers has a hip flexor injury that happened in practice yesterday and he had to get an MRI,” …

By HALELUYA HADERO | Associated Press A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as …

One of the most influential voices of comedy in the 1980s and 90s, Albert Brooks is coming to San Francisco in January’s SF Sketchfest. Making his first public appearance in the Bay Area in decades, Brooks, 77, will sit down …

ST. IGNATIUS: FORMER COACH LEAVES SPECIAL LEGACY In the storied tradition of San Francisco basketball, no one was quite like Bob Drucker.  The former longtime St. Ignatius basketball coach who won eight league titles, two Central Coast Section championships and …

By JILL COLVIN GREENVALE, N.Y. (AP) — Not yet even in office, Donald Trump said Thursday he’s already accomplished more than President Joe Biden did in his entire term, an outsized claim by the president-elect just a month out from …

A Denver man opened fire on a vehicle and its five occupants while speeding on Interstate 25 near Lone Tree earlier this week, according to police. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | The Latest: Hunt for the gunman who …

A stabbing at the Salvation Army Crossroads Center in Denver’s RiNo district left one person wounded Thursday night, according to police. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Can Denver solve homelessness? Mayor says progress — despite hiccups — shows …

Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson is trying to be realistic with his expectations. But he said it explicitly Friday: “I don’t believe this is a last-place group.” The fact the 8-16-2 Hawks currently sit in that bottom spot in the …

The wall of a North Harlem Avenue building in Dunning inspired Ron Onesti as he searched for a new home for the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame — and for a large canvas to promote American athletes of …

We asked for Chicago settings for a movie. Here’s what you said, lightly edited for clarity: “Lady goes to Simon’s in Andersonville and accidentally gets caught up in a Swedish Santa Con event but is saved by a Hollywood Beach …

Chatter that the 49ers could part with coach Kyle Shanahan — or even trade him — have always seemed far-fetched. Niners GM John Lynch laughed off the notion in a radio interview Friday with KNBR in San Francisco. “I sit back, …

Bo Nix has command of the Denver Broncos’ offense. He has a head coach in Sean Payton who will put the ball in his hands and knows how to dial up winning play calls. Nix has a No. 1 wide …

The bids for Yankees star Juan Soto are in, and while we do not have firm numbers on where this thing is heading, the contours of the star slugger’s free-agency process certainly indicate that whatever potential salaries were being lobbed …

RICHMOND — At Mau House Cat Hotel, a 12-room operation in Richmond, guests are welcome to climb as high as possible, lounge in the windowsill or hide away to do absolutely nothing at all. Related Articles Pets and Animals | …

By Wendy Fry | CalMatters Federal immigration authorities are looking for a potential new detention center in Northern California, an effort that alarms advocates and some Democratic state lawmakers as President-elect Donald Trump gears up to unleash his mass deportation …

By ZEKE MILLER and COLLEEN LONG WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, a preemptive move …

After a decade of pouring some of the most innovative beers on Denver’s east side, Fiction Beer Company said Friday that it will close at the end of the year. The books and literature-themed brewery was founded in September 2014 …

At least four Warriors players are on the trading block ahead of the February 6 NBA trade deadline, reports Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto. In an article published on December 2, Scotto listed the four Warriors trade candidates as Jonathan Kuminga, Moses …

Mick Hellman is the drummer and leader of the popular rock band the Wreckless Strangers. (Photo by Gabriel Barkin) The Wreckless Strangers’ new EP is “Blue Sky Fantasy.” (Photo by Jay Blakesberg) The Wreckless Strangers at a concert at Peri’s …

A consulting firm recommended consolidating the Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department’s offerings into one building and continuing recruitment of “diverse candidates” as part of an assessment of the department’s operations and services this year. The town of Los Gatos …

A former employee of California Medical Facility in Vacaville was sentenced to two years and one month in federal prison following a conviction of bribery in connection with programs receiving federal funds, the United States District Attorney’s Office for the …

By TIM REYNOLDS FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — It was a rare instance of Lionel Messi stepping on a soccer field and having no idea what was happening. There they were, more than 250 Inter Miami academy players, a slew …

Not that he necessarily needs it, but popular hip-hop artist LaRussell will add to an impressive resume that already includes Tiny Desk performance, Breakfast Club radio show appearance, and sold-out Empress show. Grand Marshal of the Vallejo’s Mad Hatter Holiday …

MORGAN HILL – An auto burglary suspect was arrested following a high-speed pursuit and hours-long search of a neighborhood Thursday in Morgan Hill, according to authorities. Related Articles California News | Consultants say Los Gatos police should focus on consolidation, …

Walt Disney’s grandkids are pleased with the “stellar” and “accurate” recreation of the audio-animatronic version of their grandfather that will star in a new show coming to Disneyland in 2025. The new “Walt Disney — A Magical Life” animatronic show …