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NCS Girls soccer Open Division  Saturday’s opening round No. 4 Amador Valley (8-1-3) at No. 1 Bishop O’Dowd (14-0), 7 p.m. No. 3 Cardinal Newman vs. No. 2 Carondelet at Carondelet Athletics Complex in Walnut Creek, 7 p.m. Division I  …

Educating California’s nearly 6 million public school students is the state budget’s second largest expenditure, and one that has increased sharply during Gavin Newsom’s governorship. The 2026-27 budget that Newsom proposed last month would spend $88.7 billion on students, ranging from transitional …

Steven Soderbergh is continuing to open about about his Adam Driver-starring scrapped “Star Wars” movie “The Hunt for Ben Solo.” In a new interview with BK Mag, the Oscar-winning filmmaker said “it was no surprise” to read Kathleen Kennedy’s Lucasfilm …

By JOSH FUNK, Associated Press More than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and had other safety issues, the …

Now it’s about to get interesting for the Bulls. Not in the standings of course. If anything, the hope should be for a continual sinking with the team currently outside of the play-in tournament and carrying the fourth-toughest remaining schedule. …

The late James Van Der Beek will make his final film appearance in “The Gates,” where he stars as an evil pastor named Jacob, as revealed in the trailer. Directed by John Burr (“Legend of the Muse”), the upcoming thriller …

The Chicago Bears have officially been handed a reality check in their hypothetical pursuit of Maxx Crosby, and it came straight from one of the most plugged-in insiders in football. Appearing on 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia, Adam Schefter addressed the …

There was a game, back in November of 1983, when the Denver Nuggets appeared to be taking the night off. They’d won three straight games, and scored 130-plus points in each of the wins. With an offense like that, the …

The Atlanta Falcons are currently in the middle of an intense waiting game when it comes to rookie James Pearce Jr. After Pearce was arrested following a domestic incident with ex-girlfriend Rickea Jackson, he is now facing five potential felony …

Despite remaining questions, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission agreed Wednesday to back a big portion of projects that Xcel Energy wants to pursue before federal tax credits for renewable sources expire. The PUC previously approved Xcel’s request to fast-track approval …

It’s official: On Wednesday, February 18, the Seattle Seahawks announced that the team has started the process of being sold. The news comes less than two weeks after the team secured their second Super Bowl win in franchise history. Now, …

The New York Giants may have just tipped their hand — or at least their philosophy — with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. New head coach John Harbaugh didn’t hedge when asked about the possibility of …

The Galaxy have had more ups and downs recently than your favorite rollercoaster. The Galaxy qualified for the MLS playoffs in 2022 and fell flat in 2023 near the bottom of the league, only to rise in 2024 and win …

Jazzy Davidson’s freshman season has been anything but typical. And yet, she’s made it the norm to earn Freshman of the Week honors and score more than any of her USC teammates – many of whom have much more college …

MILAN — The Canadian men’s hockey team twice overcame Czechia leads, including one late in the third period, before finally securing a spot in the Milano Cortina Olympic Games semifinals with a 4-3 victory Thursday at the Milano Ice Hockey …

By DEE-ANN DURBIN, Associated Press The grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese’s brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products. Hershey …

A Nevada couple visiting Disneyland were hit by a large tree just off Main Street U.S.A. that snapped and fell on top of them during a “crazy windy” night at the Anaheim theme park, according to social media reports. “My …

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Federal Reserve officials want to see inflation fall further before they would support additional interest rate cuts this year, particularly if the job market continues to stabilize, minutes of last month’s …

The Cleveland Browns are predicted to make a surprising decision at the 2026 NFL Draft. Cleveland has two first-round picks in the NFL Draft after trading down in last year’s draft. Although the Browns have plenty of needs, CBS Sports’ …

Figure skating has been nothing short of emotional, shocking, and completely unscripted for Team USA in both the men’s and the women’s individual events at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. From catastrophic falls and scoring controversies to emotional tributes …

The San Francisco 49ers had one of the more chaotic seasons across the NFL in 2025. Despite getting battered by injuries, the Niners remained one of the best teams in the league, and while they were blown out by the …

With the report that Jasson Dominguez might start the season in Triple-A, there is growing speculation that the New York Yankees should just cut ties with Dominguez, which is starting to gain traction. The Yankees already have their cast of …

Looking for the latest 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics medal count? Below is the updated table and the Feb. 18 results moving the standings right now. 2026 Winter Olympics medal count (Milano Cortina) — live updates Last updated: Wednesday, Feb. …

By David A. Lieb | Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Agrochemical maker Bayer and attorneys for cancer patients announced a proposed $7.25 billion settlement Tuesday to resolve thousands of U.S. lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn people that …

Quinta Brunson received the Variety Showrunner Award at SCAD TVfest on Feb. 6, joined by her “Abbott Elementary” co-star Sheryl Lee Ralph for an honest conversation about the highs and lows of the television industry. Variety moderated this conversation in …

The staff of the Writers Guild of America West went on strike on Tuesday, accusing leadership of the union of breaking labor laws. The strike will affect about 100 of the 150 staffers at the union. The workers, represented by …

OAKLAND — A man who may have been sleeping outside an East Oakland fire station was injured Monday evening when he was struck by a fire department vehicle responding to a structure blaze, authorities said. The man, believed to be …

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to U.S. arenas this spring with the newly announced Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour, launching March 31. The 20-date run includes 19 arena performances across the country, …

Will David Ellison move higher than Paramount Skydance’s most recent $30-per-share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery? The company didn’t indicate that it is willing to increase the price tag for its hostile takeover bid but said it was ready to …

Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles experienced a shake up with their offensive coaching staff this offseason. Another piece of the puzzle came into place this week. CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported Monday the Eagles moved passing game coordinator Parks …

The 2026 NFL Draft isn’t until April, but the Las Vegas Raiders will be receiving takes left and right regarding former Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza is projected to go first overall, and with the scouting combine a few …

The Atlanta Falcons are under a new era of leadership. As a result, the Falcons’ offense will be under a new scheme. The Atlanta Falcons hired head coach Kevin Stefanski on January 17th, 2026. Stefanski is known to be an …

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Capitol Police in Washington, D.C., arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday after he ran from his vehicle towards the west side of the Capitol Building armed with a shotgun. Capital Police Chief Michael Sullivan said the unidentified …

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Capitol Police in Washington, D.C., arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday after he ran from his vehicle towards the west side of the Capitol Building armed with a shotgun. Capital Police Chief Michael Sullivan said the unidentified …

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is heading into an offseason where nothing is being handed to him, and that’s the bad news. The Athletic’s Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis laid out why Minnesota is treating quarterback as an open-market conversation …

NBA fans will have to wait a little bit longer to watch basketball again on TV as there are no games on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The NBA All-Star break extends through Wednesday, February 18, with games resuming on Thursday, …

By ED WHITE, Associated Press DNA from gloves found a few miles from the Arizona home of Nancy Guthrie did not match any entries in a national database, authorities said Tuesday, the 17th day of her disappearance. “There were no …

A fast-moving brush fire forced evacuations for people living near Matheson on Colorado’s Eastern Plains on Tuesday noon, according to Elbert County officials. Related Articles Brush fire extinguished along I-70 in Colorado Plainview fire in Arvada burns 130 acres near …

By STEVE KARNOWSKI, Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democrats hope to rein in the power of federal immigration officers in Minnesota as the state’s legislative session gets underway Tuesday, while Republicans will focus on combatting fraud in taxpayer-funded …

By DAVID A. LIEB, Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Agrochemical maker Bayer and attorneys for cancer patients announced a proposed $7.25 billion settlement Tuesday to resolve thousands of U.S. lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn people that …