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ELKHORN SLOUGH — Although sea otters are an unofficial mascot of the Monterey Bay area and popular among tourists and locals alike, they are also described by scientists as voracious predators that help keep problematic invaders out of coastal waters. …

California’s plan to stabilize its faltering home insurance market is now law, meaning homeowners in fire-prone areas and beyond may soon have an easier time finding coverage. But consumer advocates worry it will also mean steep rate hikes for many policyholders …

LAGUNA NIGUEL — Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series has sold for $1.56 million at auction. The bidding at SCP Auctions went into the late hours of Saturday night, according to a …

Tray Poker didn’t give much thought to the chance encounter he had Nov. 29 with his former work lunch buddy at the sprawling campus of the VA Loma Linda Health Care System. Poker was just arriving for work shortly after …

The San Diego Humane Society euthanized three XL bully dogs who fatally attacked their owner and seriously injured a second person Friday afternoon at a Mira Mesa neighborhood park, Humane Society officials announced Sunday. The deadly mauling happened around noon …

A federal investigation into the alleged rape of an 11-year-old girl in a restroom at a San Bernardino middle school has found that administrators failed to properly respond to and investigate the attack, which was recorded on video and posted …

David Viens had already been convicted of murdering his wife when he tried to convince a judge that the most revolting aspect of his crime — revealed in a confession to police that reverberated across the country — wasn’t true. …

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DEAR ABBY: Several members of my husband’s family let us down badly by not attending our daughter’s wedding. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: I’m so hurt by what my husband said about pregnant women Advice | Dear Abby: My …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was wondering if you can suggest the proper way to deal with “present snoopers.” Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: I’m not trying to hit on you, I’m just being nice Advice | Miss Manners: She …

SAN FRANCISCO — Dennis Schroder isn’t really the Warriors’ type. At least not historically. Schroder likes having the ball and running pick-and-rolls, where he punishes defenders who go under screens with his streaky jumper or zips past them to the …

Zakir Hussain, a prolific player of the Indian tabla hand drums who helped bring Indian classical music to an international audience, died Sunday in San Francisco. He was 73. He died of pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic disease that causes lung …

SAN FRANCISCO — When the Mavericks led the Warriors 100-90 halfway through the third quarter, it seemed like anything was on the table. The all-time record for points in a game, the single-game record for 3s, 60 points for Luka …

A day after heavy winds blew through the Bay Area and a tornado touched ground in Scotts Valley, crews were still working to restore power to thousands, reopen roads and repair other damage. In Scotts Valley, where a tornado flipped …

By Lindsey Bahr | Associated Press The Spider-Man spinoff “Kraven the Hunter” got off to a disastrous start in North American theaters this weekend. The movie starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson earned only $11 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, making it …

By Paolo Santalucia and Silvia Stellacci | Associated Press AJACCIO, Corsica — Pope Francis on the first papal visit ever to the French island of Corsica on Sunday called for a dynamic form of laicism, promoting the kind of popular …

By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS After weeks of fear and bewilderment about the drones buzzing over parts of New York and New Jersey, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is urging the federal government to deploy better drone-tracking technology to identify and ultimately …

By Bay City News BART is temporarily out of service between the Coliseum and Oakland Airport stations due to a power loss, the transit agency said Sunday morning. People who need to travel between the Coliseum and the airport can …

The Warriors officially acquired Dennis Schroder in a low-risk package of second-rounders and salary filler, making the first splash as trade season hit its first checkpoint on Sunday morning. The final details of the trade are as follows: Warriors receive: …

That’s a wrap for the 16th and final week of the high school football season. It included De La Salle’s loss to Mater Dei-Santa Ana, Pittsburg and Amador Valley falling in nail-biters and Moreau Catholic hoisting its first state championship …

A Riverside County assemblymember is calling for an ethics investigation into a state legislator alleged to have solicited bribes from a cannabis company in Baldwin Park and accepted fraudulent campaign contributions. Assemblymember Bill Essayli, R-Corona, sent the request for an …

MISSION VIEJO — Mater Dei coach Raul Lara still remembers losing to De La Salle.  The then-Long Beach Poly coach lost to the Spartans at home 29-15 in 2001 in one of the most anticipated high school football matchups ever …

When Horace Roberts Jr. was freed after 20 years in prison following his conviction for the murder of a Jurupa Valley woman he did not commit, he emerged into a changed world. Among the innovations occurring while Roberts was behind …

One afternoon in late January, a crowd gathered with a purpose outside the Hotel del Coronado. The conservative evangelical Awaken Church was holding its first service in the city as part of a long effort to establish a church there, …

A divorce battle that spanned 15 years between a Woodland Hills doctor and his ex-wife included financial and custody disputes as well as a series of restraining orders with claims of threats of violence, according to some of the court …

PALISADES TAHOE SKI RESORT — At midnight, a slender moon hangs above the snowy Sierra Nevada, casting only a faint glow on a sheer cliff and the dark canyon below. But snowcat operator “Bandit” Ferrante has laser-guided vision, measuring snow …

Incoming President Donald Trump’s appointment of Bay Area venture capitalist David Sacks as his artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency “czar” and head science and technology adviser brings the region — and the tech industry — into the White House in an …

SAN JOSE For Aaliyah Rosete, the VHFlyer 700C bicycle was more than just a shiny new pair of wheels to cruise around San Jose — it was also her first opportunity to feel the joy and freedom of the cool …

“People kept calling me to come back. Richmond will always be my home and Richmond High will always be my school. I take a great deal of pride in what Richmond has to offer and what Richmond gave me. A …

A man died after he was mauled by his own three dogs in a Mira Mesa park on Friday, according to San Diego police. The incident was reported by a witness who saw a group of dogs attacking a man …

Bird counts The National Audubon Society’s 125th Christmas Bird Count will be held through Jan. 5. Today we show you some of California’s owls, particularly the burrowing owl, a candidate for the state’s endangered species list. RELATED: How a surprising San …

Harmeet Dhillon San Francisco Republican attorney who has sued over COVID lockdowns, transgender issues and other hot-button topics is named by President-elect Trump to lead the Department of Justice’s civil rights division.       Cal Fire Christmas is two …

Santa Clara County made history in November as the first county in the nation to approve an advisory council for residential care facilities, following years of organizing by Filipino immigrant workers. The panel would be similar to the retail and fast …

Warriors beat writer Danny Emerman shares his thoughts on the NBA The first innings of the Jimmy Butler trade sweepstakes revealed what everyone should have already known: there has never been a more challenging environment to make a seismic trade. …

Famous fruit December is National Pear Month, not just because we hear about them in a famous Christmas carol, but because most of the varieties are in season. There are six main states in the U.S. that produce pears: California, …

Long before Datsun came to America, an automotive brand in Japan was called DAT, an acronym for the initials of the company partners. DAT cars were full-size, and when the company decided to make a small car, the name chosen …

With a bit more poise and good fortune, the San Jose Sharks could be riding a modest winning streak going into their game with the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Instead, the Sharks have a couple of days to regroup after …

For nine straight months, overdose deaths in California have been on a rapid decline, a remarkable reversal following an explosion of drug fatalities during the pandemic. Experts speculate the drop, which mirrors the nationwide trend, could be due to a …

Dear Eric: I have a sister “Beth” who has treatment-resistant depression. I have another sister “Jo” who is physically and mentally healthy and had a really bad year. Jo typically hosts family events. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: Is …