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While cellphones are already restricted in many California classrooms, Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for stricter policies through a statewide limitation or ban on the popular devices. But many Bay Area schools remain split on the proposal. Newsom previously approved …

Surfing the industrial-size waves of a giant ship in San Francisco Bay is a thrilling experience: smooth, silent and sublimely fast. It can also be extraordinarily dangerous. And illegal. “The ship can suck you in, drag you under and chop …

“It’s a little exhausting. I don’t want to say we’re getting used to it. But we’ve all gotten really good at evacuating. The community comes together.” — Trevor Smith, owner of Big Red’s California BBQ in Oroville, where thousands this …

Mike McGuire State Senate leader, a Sonoma County Democrat, gets the rare opportunity to serve as governor and sign bills to put measures on the ballot, while Gov. Gavin Newsom and Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis are out of state.   …

Michael Roberts can tell the story of his life through wine and chocolate. He invites everyone else to do the same. The certified sommelier hosts monthly wine tastings where he invites participants to learn about wine in a relaxed atmosphere. …

On April 8, 2023, in Austin, Texas, Mallory Swanson tore her left patella tendon playing for the U.S. in a friendly against Ireland. The injury dashed her hopes of competing for the U.S. in that summer’s World Cup and ended …

A man was killed and a woman was wounded in a shooting Saturday night on the Near South Side. About 11:15 p.m., the man and woman, 26 and 25, were walking on the sidewalk in the 100 block of East …

A driver was found shot to death Saturday night in Englewood on the South Side. About 11:55 p.m., the driver, a 25-year-old man, was found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso after he struck a viaduct in the …

Four people were wounded in a shootout early Sunday in Douglas on the South Side. Around 3:25 a.m., a white truck approached a group of people on the street in the 3700 block of South State Street when there was …

Well, we have moved on to the portion of the summer in which the Lakers are left to pick over the carrion left on the bones of the NBA transaction wire. The trade market is their only hope, and within …

A “Dancing With the Stars” season 31 contestant was caught in a major photoshop fail. In July 2024, DWTS season 31 alum Teresa Giudice posted a birthday message for her pal, fellow “Real Housewives” alum Larsa Pippen. But the “Real …

Some fans were left worried about Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici after she posted a video of herself appearing very emotional. The “Bachelor” winner uploaded the video on Instagram on July 6 and she looked like she was crying. “Last …

The Sunbeam Alpine was a sports car developed by the British manufacturer Rootes Group from 1953 to 1955 and then again from 1959 to 1968. They successfully used three different four-cylinder engines, with 1.5-, 1.6- and 1.7-liter models, but if …

While most amusement parks definitely focus on appealing to children, they also feature thrill rides to make sure adults pass through the turnstiles too — not at Pittsburg’s Small World Park. Similar to Children’s Fairyland at Oakland’s Lake Merritt and …

The two biggest questions for next season remain unresolved, but the Colorado Avalanche did find some intriguing bargains despite limited financial resources at the start of a wild offseason. For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, a lack …

Almost by definition, a Rule 5 Draft pick is a reclamation project. The players selected on the final morning of Major League Baseball’s winter meetings usually come and go without much notice and without making much of an impact. On …

The wide smiles, the roaring laughter, the animated high-fives. They greet every gaze of the eyes and turn of the neck at Aurora Sports Park. On a postcard-perfect Wednesday morning, 75 participants and 85 softball players attended a Field of …

After a 13-year run in the Pac-12, the CU Buffs are headed back to the Big 12 Conference. But this isn’t the same Big 12 fans may remember from the Buffs’ glory days of the 1990s and early 2000s. With …

Kirstie Ennis has made a life out of getting back up. The Glenwood Springs resident is a Marine Corps veteran who lost her left leg and suffered other serious injuries in a helicopter crash on her second tour in Afghanistan …

Money spent on lobbying in Colorado again hit a record high this year — but the tally only begins to hint at the ways the deluge steers policy through the statehouse. In all, the $69.6 million paid to Colorado lobbyists …

“Paris is always a good idea,” said Audrey Hepburn in the movie “Sabrina.” Some 50 million tourists who visit the French capital every year seem to think so as well. Perpetually at the very top of the most visited cities …

By Kate Ruder, KFF Health News When powerful wind gusts created threatening wildfire conditions one day near Boulder, the state’s largest utility cut power to 52,000 homes and businesses — including Frasier, an assisted living and skilled nursing facility. It …

Colorado’s goal is to get to 100% renewable energy by 2040 and state officials are looking to geothermal and hydrogen power as important pieces of making the transition. New state reports say geothermal and hydrogen offer significant opportunities to build …

The Colorado Gay Rodeo Association has held a gay rodeo every year since 1983, making it the longest-running event of its kind in history. Their flagship event, the Rocky Mountain Regional Rodeo in Denver, is part of a circuit of …

Lindsay Hubbard’s new boyfriend is nothing like her former fiancé,  Carl Radke. On July 4, 2024, the 37-year-old “Summer House”  star revealed she is expecting a baby with her mystery beau. The news comes less than one year after Hubbard …

Lindsay Hubbard thinks her pregnancy news was leaked by a former “Real Housewives of New York City” star. On July 4, 2024, the  “Summer House”  star revealed she is expecting a baby with her new boyfriend. The news comes less …

The high-spending days of the NHL free agency are already over. Most top-dollar players available on the open market are now signed. That doesn’t mean all franchises, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, have solved every roster need. As hockey analyst …

Today is Sunday, July 7, the 189th day of 2024. There are 177 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 7, 1981, President Ronald Reagan announced he was nominating Arizona Judge Sandra Day O’Connor to become …

Today is Sunday, July 7, the 189th day of 2024. There are 177 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 7, 1981, President Ronald Reagan announced he was nominating Arizona Judge Sandra Day O’Connor to become …

Dear Ismael, As a person in their late 20s, how do I “come out” about my debt to my loved ones? I want them to know but don’t want them to then judge me every time I leave the house …

Entering the 2024 Chicago Street Race, 2023 champion Shane van Gisbergen is entering with a spotlight focused on him. He can’t sneak up on opposing drivers. He’s now the hunted — the champion. After his victory last season, van Gisbergen’s …

DEAR ABBY: We have five grandchildren. All but one call me MeeMaw. I’ve been MeeMaw since my first grandchild was born 15 years ago. Four years ago, our third grandchild was born, and the fourth arrived the next month. This …

I sat alone in an Appalachian Trail shelter watching rain pour down for the fifth straight day through tall pines. More than 40 years later, I am guessing they were longleaf pines. My Kelty backpack and everything in it, except …

The Edmonton Oilers were just one goal shy of sending Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final to overtime and potentially winning the title. They might not be so close soon if they lose one of their two superstars …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Kwan, 44; Berenice Bejo, 48; Shelley Duvall, 75; Ringo Starr, 84. Happy Birthday: Transform your life with small, obscure changes. Personal changes you incorporate that help you perform at your best will boost your …

Dear Eric: My husband came from a highly dysfunctional family, which has contributed to his anger issues. I, also, came from a dysfunctional family, but I try to be the peacemaker. My biggest issue is that, when we leave the …

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LeBron James did the Los Angeles Lakers a big favor, re-signing for less than the max to help the team avoid salary cap restrictions. The Lakers officially announced James’ two-year extension for $101.35 million on Saturday. It was initially reported …

DEAR ABBY: I have five grandchildren. All but one call me MeeMaw. I’ve been MeeMaw since my first grandchild was born 15 years ago. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: She was cruel and dishonest, and now she thinks I’ll …

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Leo. Happy Birthday for Sunday, July 7, 2024: You are a creative dreamer who has an amazing imagination. Your open honesty makes you appealing …