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It was a sunny, typical Thursday morning, and suddenly messages popped up on millions of cell phones across the Bay Area and Northern California: “Tsunami warning… you are in danger… move to higher ground or inland now.” The rare bulletin …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Trump deportation plantraumatizes families The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County is concerned about the harmful effects of developing immigration policies, particularly the …

Aurora’s dilapidated Edge of Lowry apartments, which earned international infamy and the attention of Donald Trump after a video of armed men in its hallways went viral, are set to close in the coming months as part of a deal …

Lawyers representing Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire trial slammed federal prosecutors Thursday — claiming the evidence presented was “lacking.” Lil Durk, real name Durk Banks, was charged with a murder-for-hire conspiracy in a criminal complaint filed Oct. 24 …

Emma Hendren used to put up an artificial Christmas tree. Then five years ago, she decided to switch things up and went to Gethsemane Garden Center in Andersonville to get a real tree. Each year since, the Albany Park resident …

Chef Johnny Clark, chef/co-owner of Anelya restaurant, 3472 N. Elston Ave.; anelyarestaurant.com Clark, along with his wife Chef Beverly Kim were co-owners of the critically acclaimed, Michelin-starred Parachute, which closed earlier this year. Now they run Parachute Hi-Fi, the music …

A technical glitch was the reason behind TNT’s broadcast of the Bruins-Blackhawks game Wednesday either being blacked out or disappearing from TV screens, the Sun-Times has learned. Hawks fans without access to Chicago Sports Network thought they were getting a …

Some quick thinking helped Fox Sports’ Kenny Albert prepare for his call of the Bears-49ers game Sunday more than a week in advance. Albert was set to meet with Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford last Friday when the Bears fired coach …

The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for their biggest game of the season. A win against the Chicago Bears on Sunday keeps them afloat in the NFC West, while a loss would doom their chances at making the NFL …

While there are few details available about what medical issues Randy Moss is facing, the Minnesota Vikings showed their support for the franchise legend. After Moss announced he was dealing with health complications on December 1 before the Sunday slate …

The Longhorns‘ beloved mascot, Bevo, is banned from attending the SEC championship game on Saturday, December 7, when the University of Texas faces the Georgia Bulldogs. But Georgia’s mascot will still be in attendance. Bevo Will Also Be Barred from …

SAN JOSE — A new housing tower in San Jose could help fuel a rebound for the city’s urban core by bringing hundreds of residents and greater vibrancy to downtown, officials said Thursday. The Fay is a 336-unit, 23-story housing …

Despite impassioned pleas from dozens of residents opposing the project, 320 new homes — including a fraction set aside for senior housing — will be built on the east side of Morgan Hill over the coming years. Morgan Hill City …

Former “Full House” star Lori Loughlin has not spoken publicly about the two months she spent in the federal women’s prison in Dublin. Neither has “Desperate Housewives” actor Felicity Huffman. So, it’s not known if either TV star, convicted for …

HAYWARD — A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in a June 26 shooting that left a 15-year-old boy dead and a 13-year-old boy wounded, police said Thursday. The suspect was arrested Wednesday at his Hayward home, authorities said. Police have …

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s office is putting its holiday spirit behind the fourth annual San Jose Toy Drive, an effort that’s grown exponentially in a short time and aims to distribute more than 30,000 toys to families at the …

By JOE REEDY and MICHAEL MAROT LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eric Bieniemy’s return to UCLA lasted only one season. The Bruins let go of Bieniemy on Thursday after fielding one of the nation’s worst offenses this season. It didn’t take …

Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, left, and Travis Hunter, celebrate another touchdown against Oklahoma State at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo., on Nov. 29, 2024.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer) As the Colorado football team awaits its bowl destination, Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders are …

Just because your family flees their home doesn’t mean the usual griefs of adolescence give you a pass. Years in a refugee camp don’t lessen the heartbreaks of youth. Walking for miles through hostile territory, dodging bandits, won’t make school …

The chairman of the City Council’s Police Committee raised serious questions Thursday about the city’s decision to reach an undisclosed settlement with the family of Dexter Reed, who was fatally shot by Chicago police officers in March after Reed shot …

A South Shore family is seeking at least $100 million from the city after their young daughter was killed four years ago in a “catastrophic” car crash caused by a police chase. The city has admitted responsibility for the fatal …

A former city worker and aide to Ald. Jim Gardiner pleaded guilty Thursday to a single felony gun charge after attempting to sell a World War II-era machine gun to an undercover federal agent in 2020. Charles Sikanich, 41, was …

The federal appeals court in Chicago put a hold Thursday on a downstate judge’s recent ruling against Illinois’ controversial assault weapons ban — meaning the law will remain in place while the legal controversy it’s generated continues to work its …

Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington has spent all week being clear with his players about what he wants. “The No. 1 reason that people fail,” he said, “is that you don’t know who you are.” The Bears, he said, have …

Bears tight end Cole Kmet is a Matt Eberflus guy. While teammates have not been shy about challenging Eberflus in the locker room after frustrating losses, questioning Eberflus’ in-game decisions or bemoaning the lack of accountability by him and his …

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s decision to cut in half his proposed $300 million property tax increase — and then pare it down further to $68.1 million — does not go far enough, 28 City Council members warned Thursday. With time running …

The Philadelphia Eagles have the type of defense that will be great now and great in the future no matter and, in all likelihood, will need few tweaks to remain that way. One of those tweaks that might be a …

Aaron Rodgers is a longtime foe of the Detroit Lions, mainly from his stint as the franchise quarterback for one of the Lions’ biggest NFC North rivals, the Green Bay Packers. But, it’s a new era, and Rodgers is a …

Bill Belichick has been quite the revelation as a media personality in season post New England Patriots departure. Regular appearances on ESPN’s Monday Night Football “Manningcast” and “Pat McAfee Show” have shown a softer, more jovial side to fans, whilst …

The Denver Broncos are one of the surprises of the 2024 season, and much of it is thanks to their turnaround on defense. Much of it is a credit to former Broncos head coach, now defensive coordinator, Vance Joseph. Denver …

The Chicago Bears could be missing two of their top offensive playmakers for Thomas Brown’s debut as interim head coach against the San Francisco 49ers. According to the team’s injury report, Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore and running back D’Andre …

Keeping the starting quarterback job for the New York Giants gives Drew Lock a chance to shed a “negative” label about his playing style. Specifically, in relation to the veteran quarterback often being dubbed a “gunslinger.” Lock explained what he …

The experimental season is over. Next comes what could be termed the exhibition season, followed by the real deal. Are Washington State and Oregon State ready for their new existence? Are they on track to thrive when the Pac-12’s rebuild …

Until recently, I was just blissfully breathing, unaware of all the microscopic particles — the dust mites, dander, pollen, mold and who knows what else — lurking right under my own nose. But as I was researching last week’s column, …

Bay Area Home Report 2824 Cowper Street – Google Street View A house located in the 2800 block of Cowper Street in Palo Alto has new owners. The 1,594-square-foot property, built in 1946, was sold on Oct. 25, 2024, for …

Seorin Kim holds her daughter, Lesley Kim, in this undated family photo. (Photo provided by Younghee and Uhwan Kim) The family of a Denver woman who was killed earlier this year filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday against her husband, …

Jane Lynch is best known for her Emmy Award–winning role as high school cheer coach Sue Sylvester in “Glee.” But the Evergreen Park native honed her comedy skills in Chicago with Second City and through “The Real Live Brady Bunch” …

The Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson on Thursday after a dismal start to the season. Despite expectations of taking a step forward within the rebuild this season, the Hawks sit in last place in the NHL again with an 8-16-2 …

Please send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Thursday, December 5, 2024 BIG NORTHERN Byron at Rock Falls,6:45 CATHOLIC LEAGUE – WHITE St. Laurence at Providence, 7:00 EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC St. Viator at Carmel, 7:00 NOBLE LEAGUE – GOLD Butler at …

A man who served more than 26 years in prison was appointed Thursday to helm the city’s Department of Reentry to help people leaving prison acclimate to life outside. Joseph Mapp has worked as director of reentry at Precious Blood …