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Frank Gore arrives Monday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis as a member of the 49ers’ personnel department, and one obvious prospect is on his radar: Frank Gore Jr. “I’ve been a proud father,” Gore said in an exclusive …

Division I girls No. 4 San Ramon Valley 2, No. 2 Carondelet 1: It was just how San Ramon Valley drew it up, or maybe not. With time running out in the second overtime Saturday night, Lauren Kealy sent a …

Six tents sit along the side of Seaport Boulevard in Redwood City, tucked between rock quarries and a refinery. There are no houses in the area. Just a railroad track, some warehouses and the water. Drivers who pass by would …

“OK, um, doggone, um, there we are.” — Walnut Creek Mayor Loella Haskew, after a man delivered an anti-Jewish diatribe during a City Council meeting aimed at Councilman Kevin Wilk that stunned city officials. Wilk said free speech “means we …

Division I Boys No. 3 Archbishop Mitty 2, No. 1 St. Francis 0: Mitty coach Cesar Sanchez couldn’t help but smile when his team dumped purple Gatorade on him after the Monarchs beat rival St. Francis to capture the CCS Division …

PG&E The utility giant, which emerged from bankruptcy four years ago, reports a $2.2 billion in profit for 2023, up 24% from 2022, largely due to big hikes in customer bills approved by the California Public Utilities Commission.     …

It seems like a long time ago when the Philadelphia Eagles were viewed as a top Super Bowl contender after trading for two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard. The move happened about one week before the NFL trade deadline as the …

Cheryl Burke said she nearly cried for her “Dancing With the Stars” partner Rob Kardashian when he was booed by the audience. Burke was partnered with the former “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star in season 13 back in  2011. …

If Donald Trump wins a third consecutive GOP nomination for president and then goes on to a November victory, as seems likely after the first few Republican primary elections and caucuses, he will likely consider it a mandate for his …

Central Coast Section Division II girls No. 1 Monta Vista 53, No. 3 Christopher 47: Once a girls basketball power, the Matadors held off a late charge by Christopher to capture their first CCS title in 31 years. Monta Vista …

When Azu Munkhbayasgalan wanted more out of her darts career, Colorado called. Munkhbayasgalan got hooked on darts while growing up in Mongolia, but as her skills progressed, she needed to go somewhere she could find more opportunities in the sport. …

Clouds hardly ever dare enter the Rose Bowl’s airspace, but a gloomy afternoon was closing in fast Sept. 3, 1994, when Todd Helton decided he needed to find a headset. The perpetual Pasadena sunshine blazed, but the University of Tennessee …

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — There are a lot of young baseball players in the Dominican Republic who throw sizzling fastballs, mash line drives, field with aplomb and light up the basepaths. Some possess the “it” factor. Adael Amador had it when …

Colorado’s over-65 population has never been higher and is projected to make up 20% of the overall state population by 2035. Here are Colorado’s top five oldest counties by median age, based on the latest state demographic data (from 2022), …

When coaches such as Michael Malone grouse about the erosion of defense in the NBA, it might sound like nothing more than curmudgeonly distaste. But they’re not off-base. “There is no defense in the NBA right now,” Malone said recently …

As Sean Jursnick traveled through Europe, he marveled at its buildings. The Denver-based architect was particularly struck by a type of development that’s largely illegal in the United States: taller apartment buildings with just a single staircase. Such buildings often feature …

SILVER CLIFF – Colorado is struggling to support its elders, placing thousands on waiting lists for delivered meals and rides to doctors, slammed by a demographic shift that already has turned rural communities such as Silver Cliff predominantly gray. The …

If only navigating public policy were like a “choose your own adventure” novel where the right choices lead inexorably to a successful and satisfying ending. In real life, there are no solutions, only imperfect options, difficult trade-offs, and partial remedies. …

Kyle Richards hinted that her relationship with Dorit Kemsley is still not great following the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” season 13 reunion taping. During a February 21, 2024 appearance on “Watch What Happens Live,” Richards was asked if it was true that she …

A new  “Vanderpump Rules”  cast member spoke out about the hate she received after being introduced on the show. In the season 11 episode “Dog Days of Summer,” Tom Schwartz’ friend, Jo Wenberg, made her on-camera debut as she gave …

DEAR ABBY: We have grown children and a grandchild who live several states away. The problem is, we don’t enjoy visiting them. Our son’s wife has an eating disorder. She’s obsessed with what SHE is going to eat next, eats …

Paying off credit card debt? Save for emergencies? Buy something fun? How you spend your tax refund depends on you. Kacie Trimble/Sun-Times I remember a devastating morning in 2009 when my mom was dropping me off at school. Earlier that …

The Minnesota Vikings appear to have made an error in drawing out contract negotiations with wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Minnesota could have offered Jefferson an extension one year ago, and the franchise could have put a deal together at any …

There are a handful of roster holes the Cleveland Browns could prioritize in free agency, though finding a wide receiver to partner with Amari Cooper is perhaps the most urgent. The franchise bet $230 million on Deshaun Watson and after …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rashida Jones, 48; Chelsea Handler, 49; Sean Astin, 53; Tea Leoni, 58. Happy Birthday: Tidy up, and get ready to move forward with enthusiasm. Don’t hesitate when you see something you want. Take advantage of …

Dear Amy: My wife of 27 years recently told me that she has no interest in intimacy or sex any longer. We have had a poor record in this regard, especially while raising our four kids (three adults, and one …

Dear Amy: I am a retired woman, living alone. I inherited a box of very old photos, well over 100 years old. Related Articles Advice | Ask Amy: I said I was from LA, and she made a rude comment …

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku fired back on social media over the unfounded speculation that he could be a cap casualty. The clip that caught Njoku’s attention came from the Pro Football Focus NFL Podcast. Hosts Steve Palazzolo and …

DEAR ABBY: We have grown children and a grandchild who live several states away. The problem is, we don’t enjoy visiting them. Our son’s wife has an eating disorder. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: I’m ready to end our …

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Virgo. Happy Birthday for Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024: You are fiercely individualistic and energetic in your desire to fight injustice. You have opinions and …

It took the entire offseason and almost two weeks into spring training, but the Cubs and Cody Bellinger have finally come together on a deal. The center fielder and first baseman who earned National League Comeback Player of the Year …

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks center Mikael Granlund is all too familiar with the talents of Juuse Saros. He was teammates with the Nashville Predators No. 1 goalie for four-plus seasons and experienced first-hand how difficult it is to …

SANTA CLARA –For all the X’s and O’s, for all the strategy, for all the back-and-forth and half-court sets and full-court presses, the Central Coast Section Division I boys basketball championship game came down to that tedious exercise most teams …

DUBLIN — Dougherty Valley had its section championship fun last season, the thinking went. This season wasn’t supposed to be like that one, not after the team graduated four starters, including its dynamic backcourt of Ryan Beasley and Connor Sevilla. …

Sam Vines’ own goal in first half summed things up Saturday night for the Colorado Rapids. Calvin Harris’ back-post goal via header on a corner kick early in the second was too little, too late. Colorado ultimately could not climb …

OAKLAND – When Oakland Tech rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit to win the Oakland Section title 66-59, there was no big moment, not a single flashy play that sparked the comeback at Fremont High.  No, it was a marvelously …

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Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is trying to educate the next generation of the NBA elite, and guard Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves is the latest young player to catch an earful. Green took issue with Edwards’ flippant …

SAN JOSE – A San Jose Sharks team that had been shut out nine times this season – including twice in four games this month —  faced the unenviable task Saturday of trying to put a puck past Nashville Predators …

Fast break Why the Buffs won: CU shot .542, held Utah to a 4-for-23 mark on 3-pointers, and committed only four turnovers — the program’s lowest total in more than 14 years. Three stars: 1. KJ Simpson: CU’s point guard …