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By Suvashree Ghosh and Melos Ambaye, Bloomberg Bitcoin advanced on Monday, with some advocates once again touting the digital asset as a potential inflation hedge, as trepidation over a prolonged war in Iran sent oil prices surging and stocks and …

By MATT O’BRIEN Anthropic is suing the Trump administration, asking federal courts to reverse the Pentagon’s decision designating the artificial intelligence company a “ supply chain risk ” over its refusal to allow unrestricted military use of its technology. Anthropic …

Welcome to the final 2025-26 installment of the Hotline’s Pac-12 men’s basketball power rankings. The next edition, tentatively slotted for early December, will reflect the hierarchy in a conference that actually exists. Until then, we will continue covering, and commenting …

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — First baseman Rafael Devers is slated to return to the starting lineup on Monday afternoon against the Los Angeles Angels at Scottsdale Stadium after missing the last week-and-a-half with left hamstring tightness. Devers, 29, has only played …

SANTA CLARA — The NFL’s 52-hour window is open for teams to conduct contract talks and secure verbal agreements. Here are the latest updates and how they impact the 49ers: TRADING TRENT? The 49ers are open to trading left tackle …

The backlash against Timothée Chalamet’s disparaging comments about ballet and opera continued over the weekend with the actor’s high school principal, as well as hip-hop musician Doja Cat, defending the art forms, while “Saturday Night Live” turned his artistic controversy …

Current events have resulted in a “perfect storm,” state Sen. Tony Strickland said, that might give some momentum to legislative Republicans’ efforts to scale back California’s gas tax. Republicans in the statehouse have for years railed against the state’s gas …

Las Vegas is – by very definition and mission statement – an immersive experience. It wants all of you – your eyes, your ears, your stomach, your imagination and, of course, your wallet. It offers up giant resorts with so …

DUBLIN — As expected, hundreds of teachers formed picket lines early Monday morning as they began a strike to protest proposed budget cuts and layoffs by the district. The picket lines started just before 7 a.m. after last-minute negotiations failed …

California’s high housing costs mean more than 80% of families can’t afford a median-priced home in this state, where the price tag hovers around $900,000, the president of the California Association of Realtors said during a forum with several of …

LAS VEGAS — The Santa Clara Broncos continued to build their case for a NCAA Tournament bid on Sunday night — along with getting another shot at the Saint Mary’s Gaels. Freshman Allen Graves came off the bench to score …

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered a woman being smuggled inside an SUV’s gas tank last week at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, according to court records. While CBP officers regularly find drugs hidden inside the gas tanks …

By the time Jeffrey Epstein wrote a $50,000 check to fund unusual research into the paranormal by UC San Diego scientists, they had already known they could turn to him for money. Back in 2010, a fundraising request for the …

A California house hunter’s chances to qualify to buy an entry-level home haven’t been this good since early 2003. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed a curious cost measurement from the California Association of Realtors that estimates how many households could qualify …

In the words of all the college kids: “Spring break, WOOOO!” But woooo—uhm, wheeeere will they be taking it this year? Related Articles 10 amazing foreign national parks to visit in 2026 Sonoma Coast named best place in the US …

Six school districts in Sonoma County and one in Napa County have told the state they are in financial crisis. Despite their varying sizes and budgets, the root problem is the same for most: Amid declining enrollment, the districts are …

PESCADERO — Every year from late December through March, scientists from the Beltran and Costa labs at UC Santa Cruz set out for the beaches of Año Nuevo State Park. There, thousands of elephant seals gather for their annual breeding …

It’s still too early to tell what led to the recent abrupt closure of a Marin County real estate finance and investment company. The Marin County District Attorney’s Office said it is looking into complaints from some of more than …

E-bikes are not just causing more injuries as they become more popular. They are also changing the nature of severe trauma observed in children. Researchers from Rady Children’s Hospital and UC San Diego presented preliminary findings at the Annual Meeting …

A woman was arrested after a shooting at pop and R&B music star Rihanna’s Beverly Hills-area home Sunday afternoon, March 8, CBS LA reported. Related Articles Oscars 2026 preview: buzz, controversy, wins that will make history Corey Parker, known for …

Director Maggie Gyllenhaal is defending the use of sexual violence in her new movie, “The Bride!,” a Frankenstein spin-off that has left critics divided. Related Articles Oscars 2026 preview: buzz, controversy, wins that will make history Corey Parker, known for …

Corey Parker, an actor known for a stint on 1990s sitcom “Will & Grace” and in a “Friday the 13th” franchise movie, has died. He was 60. Related Articles Oscars 2026 preview: buzz, controversy, wins that will make history Director …

This year’s Oscars might seem like a two-horse race — vampires versus retired revolutionaries — but regardless of whether any of the wins are locks, there’s still plenty to catch up on before Hollywood’s biggest night. Related Articles The to-do …

Tuberculosis, the bacteria often associated with the deaths of Victorian-era monarchs, was recently contracted by more than 200 high school students in San Francisco. The outbreak served as a reminder of the historical foothold it has in the Bay Area. …

SANTA CLARA — Free agency brings wild dreams and a fresh batch of social media questions that tie into the following 49ers mailbag: How can the Niners get Mad Maxx and not give up everything? (@Dan_Walker22) History also worked against the …

Today is Monday, March 9, the 68th day of 2026. There are 297 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 9, 1959, the Barbie doll was introduced at the American International Toy Fair in New York. Also …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bow Wow, 39; Brittany Snow, 40; Matthew Gray Gubler, 46; Juliette Binoche, 62. Happy Birthday: It’s a year of discovery, educational pursuits, learning, researching and exploring the possibilities. Be open to new ideas that encourage …

DEAR HARRIETTE: When I was 18 years old, my parents told me I was adopted. Related Articles Harriette Cole: I can’t believe the bride didn’t make an exception for me Harriette Cole: My husband can’t say no to anybody except …

Dear Eric: I’m a 54-year-old divorced dad. I was dating a woman for just over six months. In a lot of ways, it was the healthiest relationship I’ve had in a long time. Related Articles Asking Eric: My dad’s idea …

DEAR ABBY: I moved across the country nine years ago to be closer to my parents as they age. They are now in their early to mid-80s. Related Articles Dear Abby: I don’t know how this little gesture alienated me …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My grocery store was very busy and the checkout lines were long. I paid little attention to the lady without a cart in front of me as she spoke to someone on her phone, assuming that she …

The undefeated Cal State East Bay men’s basketball team continued its historic run, clinching the California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament title with an 80-63 win over Cal Poly Humboldt in Pomona on Saturday night. The Pioneers (30-0) captured their first …

The suspected driver of the vehicle behind a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist dead Sunday morning in Pleasant Hill has been arrested. The driver faces charges of a felony hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, according to a statement from …

Country Joe McDonald, the Bay Area music legend who crafted one of the definitive protest anthems of the Vietnam War era, died on March 7. The longtime Berkeley resident, who is best known for fronting psychedelic folk-rock group Country Joe …

San Francisco rang in the Year of the Fire Horse with its annual Chinese New Year parade Saturday evening, with thousands of revelers cheering on hometown hero and Olympic champion Eileen Gu as its grand marshal. The procession featured drums, …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian state TV announced Sunday that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the country’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor. The younger Khamenei had long been considered a contender, even before an Israeli strike killed …

The sample size remains small but is no longer tiny. Not with two seasons, four teams, and 160 games as evidence. Not with all the miles traveled, the time zones crossed, and the dollars spent. Not with all the losses …

Residents gathered Sunday around the Bay Area to mark International Women’s Day, showing out in support of immigrant women amid heavy criticism of the Trump administration’s push for deportation and the war in Iran. Rallies were planned to take place …

By Arsalan Shahla, Josh Wingrove and Omar Tamo, Bloomberg News Iran picked a new supreme leader and kept up attacks on the ninth day of the war in the Middle East, hitting a water plant in Bahrain, while Israel struck …

By LINDSEY BAHR Disney and Pixar’s environmental adventure “Hoppers” topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. After adding another $42 million from international …