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Snow fell in Buffalo and so did the San Francisco 49er’s chances of a shot at the playoffs. The 49ers’ upset bid had life up until running back Christian McCaffrey left with a yet-to-be-specified knee injury on their second drive. …

CLAYTON — One person sustained third degree burns to 60% of their body after a Toyota Prius caught fire near Marsh Creek Road on Sunday afternoon. Within an hour, the burn victim was stabilized and airlifted by a medical helicopter …

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Christian McCaffrey exited Sunday night’s game against the Bills with a knee injury to suddenly halt the best start of his already truncated 49ers season. McCaffrey, on his seventh carry of this snowy night, ran to …

By ZEKE MILLER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and COLLEEN LONG WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his …

Full written statement from President Joe Biden on his decision to pardon his son: Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, …

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Quarterback Brandon Allen, the 49ers’ spot starter in last Sunday’s loss at Green Bay, has been demoted to the No. 3, emergency role for tonight’s game against the Buffalo Bills. Brock Purdy is expected to start …

The 49ers are in Buffalo hoping to get back on track in the snow. After losing two consecutive games, the Niners (5-6) face the Bills (9-2) on Sunday Night Football with Brock Purdy back under center. Purdy missed last week’s …

PITTSBURG VS. FOLSOM: ROUND 2  A year ago, a dejected Pittsburg team watched as Folsom celebrated winning the 2023 CIF NorCal regional on its renowned blue turf field. The Pirates’ perfect season and quest for its first state championship was …

By CARA ANNA and CAROLYN THOMPSON | Associated Press LOWVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Heavy snowfall and numbing temperatures kept parts of the U.S. in a deep freeze Sunday as the Thanksgiving holiday weekend drew to a close. Some snowmobilers and …

From a candlelight vigil in San Jose to a lakeside celebration in Oakland, Bay Area communities are coming together to honor those who lost their lives to AIDS and the continued progress to overcome the disease as part of World …

De La Salle coach Justin Alumbaugh was up at 4:30 on Sunday morning watching his team’s most recent matchup against Southern California superpower Mater Dei-Santa Ana. It was the Open Division state championship game in 2018, and De La Salle …

By Mark Long The Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was carted off the field after taking a violent elbow to the facemask from Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair, a former 49ers linebacker, that prompted two sideline-clearing scuffles. …

Bob Bryar, a former drummer with My Chemical Romance who played on the band’s career-defining rock opera, “The Black Parade,” has died, according to the band. He was 44. Related Articles News Obituaries | Silvia Pinal, film star from Mexico’s …

By ROB GILLIES TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s ambassador to the United States said Sunday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was successful in getting President-elect Donald Trump and key Cabinet nominees to understand that lumping Canada in with Mexico over the …

San Francisco police reported two homicides Friday, Nov. 29, a stabbing in the Mission district and a shooting in the Bayshore district. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Bay Area homicides 2024: Map and details The stabbing was reported …

DIVISION 1–AA North: Folsom at Pittsburg – Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. South: Newbury Park vs. Lincoln, San Diego at Southwestern College – Friday, Dec. 6 at 8:00 p.m. DIVISION 1–A North: St. Ignatius at Central, Fresno – Saturday, …

By Bay City News Wood burning fires and devices will be prohibited in the Bay Area on Sunday and Monday, after the Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued its first Spare the Air Alert of the winter season on …

The Best of the West offers fans a candid assessment of the top teams in the western third of the country — a collection of schools now scattered across five conferences: the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12 and Mountain …

SAN JOSE — Center Macklin Celebrini, who has helped fuel the San Jose Sharks’ recent resurgence, was named the NHL’s Rookie of the Month for November on Sunday. Celebrini didn’t play in every Sharks game last month but still led …

CONCORD — White Pony Express aims to chip away at food insecurity in the East Bay by finding ways to get surplus — yet high-quality — food into the hands of those who need nutritious sustenance. Since 2013, it has …

CCS: MITTY, MOUNTAIN VIEW OR ST. FRANCIS ON TOP? Who will emerge as the top team in the always competitive Central Coast Section? Last season, Archbishop Mitty won the NorCal Division I title over St. Francis in penalty kicks, completing …

That’s a wrap for Week 14 of the high school football season. It included a record 17th Central Coast Section championship by St. Francis, a fourth consecutive North Coast Section Division I title by Pittsburg, a second-half rally by Wilcox, …

Nov. 16 Vehicle tampering, attempted vehicle burglary: Between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m., someone tampered with a vehicle parked in the 12000 block of Brookglen Drive and attempted to defeat the driver’s door lock, damaging the door panel and locking …

COMPETITION IN BAY AREA IS WIDE OPEN Soccer is having a bit of a moment in the Bay Area. The Earthquakes recently hired former U.S. national team coach Bruce Arena. NWSL expansion side Bay FC reached the playoffs in its …

Warriors beat writer Danny Emerman shares his thoughts on the NBA There’s something beautiful about a 20-assist game, and it happened twice this week. Both Trae Young and Elfrid Payton — hello! — each eclipsed 20 assists in single games, …

Central Coast Section Open Division Nov. 22 final No. 1 St. Ignatius 10, No. 2 St. Francis 7 Division I Friday’s final No. 2 St. Francis 27, No. 5 Los Gatos 7 Division II Saturday’s final No. 1 Wilcox 35, …

Serenity at Larkspur is, in many ways, your standard luxury apartment complex. Perched on the golden hills of Marin County, it offers views of the San Francisco Bay and Mount Tamalpais. Residents have access to a long list of amenities, …

In a case that could affect thousands of property owners and beaches visited by millions of people along California’s 1,100-mile coastline, a state appeals court has indicated it will uphold rules limiting the construction of sea walls along the coast. …

PHOENIX — Just as it wasn’t the primary factor in Golden State’s 10-2 start to the season, Steve Kerr’s novel experiment with a 13-man rotation isn’t the main reason for the team’s current losing streak. But four consecutive losses, including …

The 49ers keep waiting. They waited months for running back Christian McCaffrey to feel healthy enough to play on not one but two frayed Achilles tendons. They’re still waiting. McCaffrey might be back in the Niners’ lineup, but his MVP-caliber …

It was late morning on a Friday, as Mario Gonzalez surveyed the contents of the grocery delivery he had received at his San Jose apartment. Making a decision based on not just the healthy assortment of ingredients but also the …

The famous Model T Ford, the car that changed personal transportation around the world, was introduced in 1908. Ford Motor Co. built sedans, roadsters and open touring cars that were dependable and inexpensive. Buyers, particularly farmers and business owners, began …

SAN JOSE – It feels like William Eklund has flown under the radar for the San Jose Sharks this season. While some other players on the Sharks roster have warranted attention through the first six-plus weeks, Eklund has quietly gone …

Dear Eric: I have an issue with a neighbor who is “wilding” her yard, letting all the plants grow as they will, and, unfortunately, they are invading my yard. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: He says I’m being petty …

DEAR ABBY: Six years ago, my family lost my mother, who was the rock of our family. Two weeks after that, my family started falling apart. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: He says I’m being petty about his Netflix …

SAN JOSE — Wilcox’s season could have ended with a whimper. Instead, the Chargers roared. Wilcox was staring down a 20-7 deficit against Palma at halftime of the CCS Division II championship game with its season on the line. Then …

HAYWARD – Eriq Fields and all 10 of his Moreau Catholic teammates knew what the old-school three-back Ferndale offense had dialed up 20 yards from the end zone with a little over three minutes to play in the North Coast …

SAN JOSE — A three-headed rushing attack composed of running backs Hudson Vye and Brady Hernandez along with quarterback Jacob Gibson, has been a key factor in Leland’s late-season coming together.  On Saturday a new wrinkle was deployed with Gibson …

Instant reaction to weekend developments … 1. A loss could be a win Use whatever word comes to mind to describe Oregon’s victory over Washington (emphatic, resounding, dominating, etc.). The Hotline prefers the term multifaceted. Because the 49-21 demolition Saturday …

DUBLIN — De La Salle’s season couldn’t have gotten off to a better start.  Playing in front of two former Golden State Warriors, the Spartans methodically broke Crespi’s defense down in a 71-53 win in the NorCal Tip-Off Classic at …