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OAKLAND — Protesters blocked an East Bay freeway early Monday, shutting it down and affecting the morning commute, the California Highway Patrol said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | First data on Bay Area’s first turbo roundabout are in — …

Talk that the three headliners for this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival weren’t big enough to fill the main stage was always just sour grapes that your preferred pick didn’t get the nod. Lana Del Rey delivered with …

It’s been 8 years since California voters approved recreational cannabis, and sales began 6 years ago. Many buyers and sellers have played by the rules, but the illegal growth and sale of the plant continue to undermine those obeying the …

Rain is expected in Denver on Monday, but high fire danger persists throughout the plains and Palmer Divide while heavy snow is possible in the mountains, according to the National Weather Service. Denverites can expect breezy, sunny weather with a …

Douglas County filed suit Monday against the state of Colorado, alleging that two laws prohibiting local governments from cooperating with the federal government on immigration enforcement violate the state constitution. The lawsuit, which other conservative counties are considering joining, takes …

What’s next for Theresa Nist? Rumors are circulating that the newly single reality television star could end up back on TV, becoming the first-ever “Golden Bachelorette.” The first-ever “Golden Bachelor” Gerry Turner and his soon-to-be ex-wife, Nist, are divorcing. The …

At 39 years old and with 21 NBA seasons under his belt—that’s now 1,492 games and 56,597 minutes in the regular season and another 287 games with 11,654 minutes in the playoffs—LeBron James would be well within his rights to …

Though Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard is frugal with Indy’s salary cap space, even he can’t avoid overpaying for certain players just to keep talent in the building. That is the case with running back Jonathan Taylor, who Bleacher …

Judge Juan Merchan is presiding over the historic criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump in Manhattan, with jury selection expected to begin on April 15. That has his politics under scrutiny. Is Merchan a Democrat or Republican? Trump has …

The Dallas Cowboys have taken pride over the past decade in boasting one of the NFL’s most consistently dominant offensive lines. But, there are now two major holes to plug following a pair of marquee free-agency departures this offseason. Dallas …

The presumed return of Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins in 2024 opens up a world of possibilities for the franchise in the 2024 NFL draft. That doesn’t mean the Bengals won’t still try to find Higgins’ replacement during the …

Another “Real Housewives” star has confirmed that she won’t be returning; Robyn Dixon won’t be back for more seasons of the Potomac franchise. Dixon joined the franchise in season 1 and has been on full-time ever since. She won’t be …

Four years after the start of the COVID pandemic, the age and race of its victims in California have dramatically shifted: Now, a Bay Area News Group analysis finds, those who are dying from the virus are much older, and …

OAKLAND — Curious about seeing Brandon Crawford in a uniform other than the Giants? The best chance will be Monday through Wednesday at the Coliseum when Crawford comes back to the Bay Area as a reserve shortstop for the St. …

Summer travel in 2024 will be “expensive in every way,” says Katharine Nohr. And she should know. She’s planning a two-week adventure to Europe in June, which starts with a marathon flight from Honolulu to Zurich, where she’ll speak at …

HOLLISTER — When drivers first crossed this particular roadway in San Benito County last February, they encountered an intersection never before seen in California — a multi-lane “turbo roundabout” shaped like a cartoon hurricane. And, while the turbo roundabout has …

Nishant Singh and Apeqsha Dudani met as students at Santa Clara University. Upon graduating, they didn’t stray far. “We never moved out,” Singh joked. Although Singh had grown up in Mumbai and Dudani in Dubai, they both fell in love with …

DEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: I paid $7,590 for a Modern Mesopotamia tour to Iraq through MIR Corporation for last fall. I also purchased insurance from AIG Travel Guard at a cost of $766, which offered 100% coverage for trip interruptions or …

A 44-year-old Garden Grove woman with three previous DUI convictions was sentenced Friday to 15 years to life for crashing into and killing a mother-to-be while driving under the influence of a “drug cocktail.” Courtney Fritz Pandolfi earlier this year …

DEAR JOAN: We’ve had rescue dogs for many years, and we were able to successfully introduce two rescue kittens into our house several years ago. They got along fine, maybe because the dogs were older and the cats were kittens. Our …

Chicken has every right to be exciting. The humble bird is often dismissed, considered boring or too quick to dry out when cooked. Well, think again. Chicken is uncomplicated, reliable and an all-around crowd-pleaser. More important, it loves a good …

SAN DIEGO  — A Southern California Marine accused of having sex with a missing 14-year-old girl found in his Camp Pendleton barracks room last summer no longer faces sex crimes charges, military officials said this week. Under an agreement offered …

Westbound Interstate 70 is closed due to a crash near Vail Pass Summit, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The road is closed between exit 190, Vail Pass Summit, and exit 180, East Vail, at mile point 185. Related …

Kirby McDaniel holds his personal-best walleye, caught and released on the Chain O’Lakes. Provided Kirby McDaniel caught his personal-best walleye April 9 on the Fox Chain O’Lakes. “Fish was released after photos,” the Wadsworth man emailed. The PB walleye, 29-inches-plus …

The Green Bay Packers may not be done shuffling their backfield, and former Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright could be an ideal fit for what they need in the 2024 NFL Draft. SI.com’s Bill Huber gave a full seven-round mock …

Around the NBA, there probably is not much of an appetite for a long, drawn-out offseason that is dominated by discussions of the Miami Heat dealing for Damian Lillard. But it’s entirely possible that we will see just that this …

The Indianapolis Colts are keeping another of their stars for the foreseeable future after signing All-Pro defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to a new contract extension. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter posted to X to announce the extension on April 15. …

Thirty-one Marin County residents lost a total of $33 million in online investment scams last year, according to a new FBI report on internet crimes. The financial damage was higher than the $29 million lost by 156 San Francisco residents …

Meet Makoa, a bouncy boy from Hawaii who is now ready for his mainland adventures with a friendly and experienced owner. He’s a bit anxious and needs help building confidence in his new environment. Makoa is active and loves toys …

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Former NBA champion Clifford Ray, Jr. will be in front of Old Fisherman’s Grotto on Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, owned by his “best friend” Chris Shake, to greet the community and sign copies of his children’s book, “Big Clifford Ray …

A known member of a criminal street gang was arrested by Fairfield April 5 on suspicion of firing shots that injured another minor during a gang-related altercation in February. Police officials on Friday said the suspect, a Vallejo juvenile, was …

Fairfield Abbott Laboratories has given notice that it will be closing its Fairfield location later this year, meaning the loss of nearly 200 jobs. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification has been filed with the state, indicating that 195 employees …

SAN JOSE — A high-profile downtown San Jose venue, weighed down by a sour California business climate and burdensome city rules, will shut its doors within days in a fresh blow to the city’s frail urban core. Axe-Men Throw House, …

They score often, they concede late, and they aren’t going to change. That’s the mentality of the Bay FC staff and players through four games this season, and it’s created must-see entertainment as women’s professional soccer has returned to the …

SANTA CLARA – Hundreds of kids swarmed Brock Purdy as he dashed out of the Levi’s Stadium tunnel and onto the 49ers’ sun-splashed field for his first-ever youth football camp. Not a bad way to spend his final Sunday before …

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors, under Steve Kerr, have seen it all. They’ve had home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, won an NBA record 73 games, bottomed out in a lost 15-win season, lost in the play-in round and made a …

The first hint that Denver’s newest Life Time fitness location reflects evolution in the industry to a level far beyond your grandfather’s smelly old gym comes from the company’s promotional material, which describes it as a “luxury athletic country club.” …

The are several good reasons to head over to the Evans School Spring Art Market Saturday, beyond the promise of a swell shopping opportunity. The quality of the fare is likely to be higher than most art sales that pop …

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 …