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DIVISION 1-AA: FOLSOM VS. PITTSBURG Records: Folsom 12-1, Pittsburg 11-2 Kickoff: Friday at Pittsburg, 7:30 p.m. Series history: Pittsburg is 0-3 against Folsom in the MaxPreps era (2004 to present), losing on the road to the Bulldogs 28-25 in the …

There should be a word for the particular joy of finding an open parking meter a half-block from your destination. I had been worried there only might be valet, because this was Beverly Hills and some valet guy is always …

A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of shooting to death his ex-girlfriend inside her home in the Hellman Street neighborhood of Long Beach, authorities said. Long Beach police allege the 17-year-old boy, whose name was not disclosed by …

By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters Many California families want to bring their babies into the world outside of a hospital, but the state isn’t making it easy for them. Half of the state’s birth centers have closed since 2020, leaving …

Disney paid tribute to the Sherman Brothers by unveiling a new “Last Verse” written for the catchy and infectious earworm song that plays on a continuous loop in It’s a Small World — but will Disneyland add the new lyrics …

They may be newcomers to the ACC. Their travel obligations take them across the country to their opponents’ home state. But the turf at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, might feel more like home to Stanford women’s soccer …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been trying to declutter my home for months, focusing on makeup, dresses and other items that no longer serve a purpose, but I keep getting stuck. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: My workout partners’ comments …

Dear Eric: I’m 65 and have always had a cordial but not loving relationship with my 64-year-old sister, as our parents never encouraged their children to be loving to one another. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: Now I see …

DEAR ABBY: My friend is married to a penny-pincher. He hates spending money. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: My wife says she might leave me for someone who wants a pet Advice | Dear Abby: I just learned that …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was raised to believe it is rude to point, especially in public. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: I was embarrassed by the hostess’s muttered complaint about me Advice | Miss Manners: I paid for my …

SAN JOSE – A suspect was arrested last week in connection with a car-to-car shooting Halloween night in San Jose, police said. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | San Jose: One arrested, one sought in fatal 2021 shooting in …

OAKLAND – When Ellijah Washington, decked out in a crisp purple-and-white Castlemont jacket and an Oregon State hat, signed his name on the dotted line, he was doing more than officially committing to the Pac-12 program on Wednesday night. He …

Stanford lost two quarterbacks to the transfer portal and added a four-star recruit at the position Wednesday while Cal missed out on a top QB recruit on national signing day. Ashton Daniels, the Cardinal’s starting quarterback this season, announced Wednesday …

Neither Steph Curry nor Draymond Green will suit up against the Rockets at the Chase Center on Thursday night, a major blow to the Warriors as they try to snap a five-game losing skid. Curry is listed as out with …

By Joshua Goodman | Associated Press MIAMI — One of Colombia’s legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cocaine cartel has been released from a federal prison in the U.S. and is expected to be deported back …

Zach Bryan and Kings of Leon are set to perform at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on Aug. 15, 2025. It’s the latest edition in the Golden Gate Park Concert series, which is presented by Berkeley-based promoter Another Planet …

FREMONT — With little public opposition, the Fremont City Council voted unanimously to approve a 2% raise for police officers Tuesday night in an attempt to retain officers and attract applicants. The raise, which will go into effect by the …

A former FedEx Office in downtown San Jose is going to filled with much cuter packages for the next month now that the city of San Jose has transformed it into a pop up, er, “PAWp-up” adoption center for the …

By Michael Weber | Chico Enterprise Record PALEMRO — Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said a man suspected of shooting two children Wednesday afternoon at a school in Palermo appears to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Butte County …

Worried that a drink of infected raw milk could cause the H5N1 bird flu virus to jump to people, state health officials have ordered that all raw milk and cream from a Fresno-based dairy farm be pulled from store shelves. …

As pressure mounts on embattled San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus to resign, the Board of Supervisors has finalized plans for a special election next year to decide — in what would be a Bay Area first –whether the board should …

Have you ever dreamed of living on the water, or are just a misanthrope who doesn’t like being around people? Here’s some major news for you: A tiny lighthouse in the San Francisco Bay is looking for a pair of …

There’s so much to do this Winter season, be sure to check it all out. Polar Play Days: Now until Jan. 5, explore the magic and science happening at the Tech Interactive at 201 S. Market St. in San Jose. …

OAKLAND — Authorities have finalized a deal with a former local gang member who became a key witness in a triple-murder case earlier this year. Thanks to Gregg Fite Jr.’s testimony, 38-year-old Joseph Carroll was sentenced to multiple life sentences …

OAKLAND — BART riders will soon have to pay more to ride. The 5.5 percent increase — which means fares will increase on average by 25 cents from $4.47 to $4.72 — is effective on New Year’s Day. “We understand …

With the jury set to begin deliberations in Santa Clara Vice Mayor Anthony Becker’s trial this week, his attorneys made a last-minute effort to have his case thrown out — a move the judge emphatically denied. Becker’s trial is nearing …

SANTA CLARA — When Isaac Guerendo trots on to the field with the first team Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, he will equal the same number of starts he had in five years of college football. Hard to believe, but Guerendo …

The leaders of five Bay Area food banks gathered in San Jose on Tuesday to sound the alarm that the safety net their organizations provide for the community is in serious danger. “We are facing the most challenging time in …

OAKLAND — Police here have identified a 17-year-old boy who was shot and killed while riding in a vehicle with other teenagers earlier this month. The victim, identified as D’Alessandro Miguel, died after being shot while riding in a car …

Mike Stern will take your breath away. He’s just that good — the type of guitarist who will absolutely leave you in awe with his fretboard fireworks, which he’s honed through decades of stellar work in the jazz world. But …

Crust Sourdough Deli has opened its first East Bay location at a Stoneridge business park in Pleasanton. The Crust delis, all locally owned, specialize in sandwiches made with freshly baked sourdough rolls. All are topped with your choice of Swiss …

SAN JOSE — A suspect has been arrested and another is being sought in a 2021 shooting in the city’s Cadillac-Winchester neighborhood that killed a man and wounded a woman, police said Wednesday. Isaiah Sotelo, 22, is being sought by …

DUBLIN — A Tracy man has been sentenced to six months behind bars for causing a 2020 crash that killed one man and injured a woman, court records show. Brent Collom, 49, argued through his attorney against any jail time …

By Mark Anderson The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — The Athletics’ move to southern Nevada is expected to take a major step forward Thursday when the 30-year lease, non-relocation and development documents are likely to be approved by the Las …

Oakland’s newest speakeasy is devoted to electronic music and accessed via a golden doorbell in a Pakistani party restaurant. If that sounds like a whole bunch of random phrases — hey, that’s just part of the fun. Moonglow opened on …

OAKLAND — The first domino fell in the grand reshaping of Oakland City Hall when Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas said Wednesday she would resign early from office to become an Alameda County supervisor next year. Bas will officially announce …

A dialogue-free animated tale featuring a black cat and some frenemies on a boat, a Jude Law thriller about infiltrating a white supremacist group and a Netflix spy series with Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw highlight this week’s releases. Here’s …

Associated Press Jewish settlers mounted a string of attacks on Palestinian towns in the occupied West Bank overnight, burning homes and clashing with Israeli troops. There were no immediate reports of any Palestinian casualties. The Israeli military said Jewish settlers …

Few filmmakers can convey the all-consuming ache of desire and love better than Luca Guadagnino, director of the Zendaya-led “Challengers” and the Timothée Chalamet front-loaded “Call Me By Your Name.” His latest aria in cinematic form sounds an even more …

San Ramon Valley edge rusher Marco Jones, De La Salle defensive lineman Matthew Johnson and St. Francis running back Kingston Keanaaina headline the list of high school football players from the Bay Area News Group’s coverage area who signed with …