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Thursday I snapped awake at 2:30 a.m. And not groggy awake, either, but a super-focused awake that I suspected had something to do with the sleep aid I’d tried, sent by a Chicago company hoping for publicity. I will do …

Two women were killed and another critically wounded in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday in East Garfield Park. About 4:30 a.m., a White Dodge SUV traveling at a high rate of speed ignored a stop sign in the 200 block …

The New York Giants are continuing to reshape their depth chart at quarterback after releasing former New England Patriots passer Nathan Rourke. His exit cleared the path for Big Blue to sign ex-Tennessee Titans cornerback Breon Borders. Rourke’s exit was confirmed …

As of July 28, the Pittsburgh Steelers are rolling the dice at the wide receiver position behind George Pickens — hoping one or two players rise to the occasion. Early on at training camp, rookie Roman Wilson has been that …

The gospel music family The Nelons posted a final video to their Instagram page that shows those who died standing in front of the plane that later crashed in Wyoming, killing all aboard. “Gaither Alaskan Cruise Travel Vlog #nelonsfamilyharmony,” the …

The list of guest stars is a mile long for Hallmark Channel‘s highly anticipated holiday movie, “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” But the latest star to be revealed has Hallmark fans especially excited. On July 25, 2024, the network …

SANTA CLARA – San Jose Earthquakes players were visibly perturbed as they made their way to the sidelines after the referee blew the full-time whistle to signal that penalty kicks were up next. With the Leagues Cup match against Chivas …

A trade to add to their options at wide receiver would be a smart move for the Washington Commanders, even if it means taking a chance on “disappointing” former first-round draft pick Treylon Burks. The Tennessee Titans’ wideout makes sense as …

Simone Biles was playing hurt on her opening day at the Paris Olympics, but it did little to slow the gold medalist. The 27-year-old turned in a dominant performance at qualifying on July 28, earning a spot in the all-around …

As a fifth-grader, June McMahon was required by her school to play a musical instrument, so she picked up the bass. Now a sophomore at Notre Dame High School in downtown San Jose, McMahon is holding down the rhythm section …

Viking Friday West Valley College is inviting all new and returning students to attend Viking Day on campus on Friday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Students will be able to tour the campus, meet the deans and ask questions about …

Chi-Chi Kago has seen cultural attitudes toward both drag and Asian American representation shift dramatically in the 15 years since she joined the San Francisco-based Asian American drag troupe the Rice Rockettes. The group may have gotten “old and ripe,” …

Managing to stay Laurel Prevetti, who has served as Los Gatos town manager for nearly a decade, is staying on the job for a while longer. Prevetti was originally set to leave the position on June 28, kicking off the …

Students at West Valley College in Saratoga will soon be able to transfer to the first Black Honors College in the country, thanks to a new partnership with Sacramento State University, where the program is housed. West Valley students with …

State Assemblymember Alex Lee has secured $10 million in the 2024-25 state budget to revive a pilot project that allows low-income families to continue to get more CalFresh benefits. The original CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Pilot …

Season 10 “Dancing With the Stars” alum Kate Gosselin hasn’t spoken to her ex-husband, Jon Gosselin, since 2018. Although the two share eight children, their relationship has been strained since their 2009 divorce. “I think it’s maybe parent alienation,” Jon …

Longtime “Real Housewives” star Kim Zolciak is speaking out about her divorce from Kroy Biermann. The reality star discussed her split and how she’s approaching things while doing press for “The Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets.” “This experience gave me …

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Irv Smith Jr. was an interesting addition this spring, but he’s been thoroughly overshadowed by drafted rookie Jared Wiley — an unexpected TE standout during OTAs and minicamp. Ahead of training camp, one beat writer …

HGTV star Page Turner had a close call. The “Fix My Flip” star took to Instagram on July 27 to share a recent life update with fans, including stories from her time traveling across the border between her current home …

When Sara Tasneem started high school, she dreamed of joining the Air Force and attending law school. Living with her mom in Colorado, she participated in JROTC, attended basketball games and had a boyfriend her own age. But while visiting …

SANTA CLARA — Four days of preliminaries are over, as mandated by the collective bargaining agreement which requires an acclamation period before contact begins. Trent Williams or no Trent Williams, Brandon Aiyuk or no Brandon Aiyuk, the 49ers hold their …

Do 9,000 minors marry each year in California – or do 15? A discrepancy in data has contributed to the statehouse stalemate over Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris’s AB2924, a bill which would remove provisions in state law that allow minors to …

Warriors beat writer Danny Emerman shares his thoughts on the NBA offseason and beyond Shortly after Team USA first convened in Las Vegas for its quest for Olympic gold, Steph Curry said that he “clearly” wants to only play for …

“Our findings do raise the question of, ‘is the governor overall expanding access to quality pre-kindergarten or is it the same kids moving among different programs?’” — UC Berkeley education professor Bruce Fuller, co-author of a study that found growth …

It was the final evening of the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival, and Gene Sakahara was rushing around the grounds as he had every year for four decades when he suddenly heard what sounded like fireworks popping. Then he saw the screaming …

Vast piles of cash are pouring into generative artificial intelligence, the Bay Area-born technology that has taken the world by storm, but relentless hype is inflating a bubble experts say is sure to burst. So far, the bang for the …

Kamala Harris President Joe Biden ends his re-election bid and supports Vice President Harris, California’s former Senator and Attorney General and San Francisco’s former District Attorney, to run in his place, as Democratic leaders quickly unite in support of her …

Berkeley has a penchant for approving “first-in-the-nation” policies. In 1916, the city swiftly embraced segregated neighborhood maps and byzantine zoning regulations to help protect the “public health, comfort and convenience” of its white, wealthy residents — single-family zoning laws pioneered …

Mountain View High School students will be representing in the brass section when  the San Jose High School All Stars take the main stage Aug. 10 at the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest. The ensemble is part of a regional, …

New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday — but none has been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration, and some appear to work far better than others. Blood tests …

Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady and attacker Brian Gutierrez have contributed to the United States men’s national team’s youth program and shown their potential in Major League Soccer. But as the U.S. tries to win gold in Paris, neither will get …

LAS VEGAS — The North Shore has always been his backyard, so John John Florence learned early the nasty nuances of a vicious left by surfing, and mastering, the Banzai Pipeline. Now 31 and retiring at the end of 2024, …

One person has died after falling Saturday afternoon in Starved Rock State Park. The incident occurred about 4:30 p.m. at Illinois Canyon in Starved Rock State Park, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. One person was fatally wounded, …

Given their history with doling out contract extensions, it can hardly be surprising that the Cowboys opened training camp with two potential mega-deals—for CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott for sure—left unattended. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has always been deliberate before …

BURLINGAME — Dangling from Lily Zhang’s necklace is a charm that never comes off. It says, “Lily, 012,” with the five Olympic rings. It’s supposed to say “2012,” but the first number fell off sometime between Zhang’s first-ever Olympic appearance …

Edmonton was the last team standing in the Western Conference in June, and the Oilers look a step ahead of everyone else as we close out July. Several teams in the West have improved this offseason, particularly among the ones …

According to the recruiting experts, Charlie Condon was never supposed to be here. Not even close. He was never supposed to be the No. 3 pick in the draft or sign for a record-tying $9.25 million bonus. And he was …

For a chance to spread his wings as a defender, Brandon Jones left South Beach and ventured to the mountains of Colorado. With the Miami Dolphins, Jones felt he was only viewed as a box safety who could pressure quarterbacks …

Add Georgia to the list, now that we’re naming names. And USC. BFN is a BFD. At least 9.3 million people watched CU and CSU trade haymakers last September in the Rocky Mountain Showdown. You don’t think Lincoln Riley happened …

“Three Keys,” by Laura Pritchett (Dell) Three Keys by Laura Pritchett (Dell) After her husband Vincent’s death, Ammalie Brinks sets out to find out about him, their unsatisfactory marriage and herself. The basis of her search is three keys.  Each …