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OAKLAND — A Pleasanton man was ordered Tuesday to spend at least 15 years — and potentially the rest of his life — in prison for a killing that one Alameda County judge decried as “one of the most heinous …

The San Jose Sharks released their 2024-25 regular season schedule on Tuesday, setting the stage as the club prepares for a crucial developmental phase. San Jose opens at home against the St. Louis Blues on Oct. 10, a game that …

Linda Gassenheimer | (TNS) Tribune News Service My Italian friend, Daniela Musio, loves to cook. So, when she mentioned that her family likes her special easy summer dish, I asked her about it. She said that she cooks chicken with …

The threat that a specialized blend of gasoline would send gas prices in metro Denver and the northern Front Range skyrocketing fizzled faster than a July 4th sparkler. Gas prices in the region have remained steady in the month since …

Meredith Deeds | (TNS) Star Tribune Most Americans have been introduced to miso, the traditional Japanese fermented soybean paste, in the form of the ubiquitous soup, served as the first course in most Japanese restaurants. In the United States, miso …

Patrick Clarke | (TNS) TravelPulse Travelers have plenty of accommodation choices when they travel this summer thanks to the emergence of home-sharing platforms like Airbnb, making it easier to save on their stay. Upgraded Points recently analyzed average nightly rates …

Democratic congressional candidate Adam Frisch on Tuesday called on President Joe Biden to step down from the presidential race, saying the country needs “a new generation of leadership” after the president’s poor performance during last week’s presidential debate. Frisch, who …

The central committee of the Colorado Democratic Party on Monday night rejected a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war that called “for a return of hostages, a lasting ceasefire in Gaza and (an) initiation of negotiations for a lasting peace.” Fifty-five …

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials say the heat will be on for those recreating on the water this summer as the agency ups enforcement amid a wave of drownings and water-related deaths. Still early in the summer season, Colorado Parks …

Katie Walsh | Tribune News Service (TNS) While actress Mia Goth has become a full-blown star in Ti West’s “X” trilogy, in which she stars as both Maxine in “X” and “MaXXXine,” and Pearl in “X” and “Pearl,” the fascinating …

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s pension commission has been meeting for a year, and so far there’s no sign of any long-term solutions. They might want to come up with something fast — the pension mountain is getting steeper to climb. Chicago’s …

Jelly Belly Candy Co. will close its plant in North Chicago around Oct. 11 and lay off 65 employees, according to its Chicago-based parent company Ferrara Candy. “Last week, Ferrara announced the difficult decision to end manufacturing operations at our …

“Vanderpump Rules” star Katie Maloney shared she believes her castmate, Lala Kent‘s actions are unforgivable. During an appearance on the July 2 episode of the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, hosted by Amanda Hirsch, Maloney referenced that Kent brought …

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a comfortable 7.5-game lead in the National League West thanks to a 52-33 record. But even after spending more than $1 billion to improve the roster this past winter, upgrades are needed before the July …

After more than a year of negotiations, former Hallmark couple Victor Webster, 51, and Shantel VanSanten, 39, finalized their divorce on July 1, 2024, according to a court document obtained by Heavy. Though neither party will pay spousal support, the settlement’s …

Los Angeles Lakers legend Mychal Thompson was disappointed his son, Klay Thompson, did not heed his advice and instead forged his own path, choosing the Dallas Mavericks over their hometown team. “I’m not feeling too much in a congratulatory mood …

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry were two cornerstones upon which the Golden State Warriors built a dynasty, and the end of their reign happened just as organically. Anthony Slater of The Athletic authored a deep dive into the years-long process …

Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round pick J.J. McCarthy’s physical gifts have been evident. How quickly he can marry that with the mental and other more refined aspects of the game will dictate when he will be under center for good. But …

Malia Mendez | Los Angeles Times (TNS) Kevin Costner is finally, albeit reluctantly, shedding light on his “Yellowstone” exit. Costner, who portrayed Montana rancher John Dutton III in the first four and a half seasons of the Emmy-nominated drama, officially …

OAKLAND The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Robert Allen, a soldier killed during World War II, will be interred July 12 at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Deigo. Allen Brothers Mortuary of San Marcos will perform …

Stephanie Armour | (TNS) KFF Health News A landmark Supreme Court decision that reins in federal agencies’ authority is expected to hold dramatic consequences for the nation’s health care system, calling into question government rules on anything from consumer protections …

Angie Orellana Hernandez | (TNS) Los Angeles Times More than a year after he was mysteriously hospitalized, Jamie Foxx is sharing details about the health scare. Not all the details. But some. “Look, April 11 last year. Bad headache. I …

Eva Hartman | Los Angeles Times (TNS) Amber Ruffin is out and proud — just in time for the conclusion of Pride Month. “In what will come as a shock to exactly zero people, I’m using the last day of …

By Tommy Tindall | NerdWallet Amazon Prime Day is July 16-17. It’s like Black Friday, but in July and with less burden to buy for others. Some people may already have holiday gift-buying in mind, but most are likely shopping …

Sarah Foster | (TNS) Bankrate.com From stubborn inflation to rising interest rates, it’s exceptionally expensive to have a shaky personal financial situation in 2023 — but in today’s era, it costs a lot to be financially comfortable, too. Americans feel …

As intense heat sweeps through the Bay Area this week, some parks are closed due to high fire risks. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for the Bay Area beginning Tuesday, with the highest temperatures expected in …

Susanne Rust | (TNS) Los Angeles Times Despite assurances from the federal government that bird flu will be eradicated from the nation’s dairy cows, some experts worry the disease is here to stay. Recently, Eric Deeble, USDA acting senior advisor …

Joel Streed | Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to waste away and die. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, which is a term used to describe a group of …

By Tommy Tindall | NerdWallet Amazon Prime Day is July 16-17. It’s like Black Friday, but in July and with less burden to buy for others. Some people may already have holiday gift-buying in mind, but most are likely shopping …

Sol Tribe Custom Tattoo and Body Piercing closed its doors for the final time Monday, two-and-a-half years after the Denver shop’s owner and a manager were killed in a shocking shooting spree. For 15 years, the tattoo shop, located at …

On Sept. 8, the Broncos will have their eighth different Week 1 starting quarterback in 10 years when they take on the Seahawks in Seattle. So who will it be? Head coach Sean Payton said he has a “gut” feeling, …

A man accused of fatally shot another man aboard a CTA bus, prompting another passenger to return fire, hitting the driver, has been arrested in the Douglas neighborhood attack. No charges had been announced at midday Tuesday, and the gunman …

In Marc Morial’s Sun-Times op-ed on June 22 (“Project 2025 is Trump’s blueprint to get rid of democracy and the rule of law”), Morial provided an excellent summary of the anti-democratic plans in the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, which will …

The Chicago Transit Authority is seeking feedback from its riders to help improve the bus network. The survey, available online at ctabusvisionproject.com, is part of the agency’s Bus Vision Project, which it announced Tuesday “will shape how CTA reimagines its …

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are selling artwork from their marital home as divorce speculation intensifies, according to a July 1 article from Page Six. TMZ described the artwork as “shared belongings.” Speculation that the couple’s marriage is broken kicked …

The Green Bay Packers have found a star quarterback in Jordan Love, but they could still use a veteran backup like Ryan Tannehill once the 2024 season kicks off. Lorenzo Reyna with Pro Football Network laid out one free agent …

It’s been well-documented that the Phoenix Suns don’t have any financial flexibility as it relates to signing free agents. They can only offer a veteran minimum contract, which means they’re not likely to get a true difference-maker. However, they can …

Chase Elliott is 28 years old and in the prime of his NASCAR Cup Series career. In his ninth full-time season, he’s recorded 19 career Cup victories, won the 2020 championship, and earned the title as the sport’s most popular …

The Las Vegas Raiders aren’t likely to have an easy time finding their next franchise quarterback. The roster is too good to bottom out and get a top-three draft pick but also not good enough to compete for a Super …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of the NFL’s best players in safety Antoine Winfield Jr.. He’s a single player who has proven good enough in the past to lift Tampa Bay to No. 12 in PFF’s NFL secondary rankings …