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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 …

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married less than a year, and I’m pregnant with my first child. Our baby was planned, and we were thrilled. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: My boyfriend is antsy to get …

MISSION VIEJO – De La Salle was never supposed to stand a chance against Mater Dei-Santa Ana in Saturday’s CIF Open Division state championship. Especially after the SoCal powerhouse loaded with future college football stars went into the halftime locker …

SAN JOSE — Clayton Keller scored with 43.8 seconds left in regulation time to lift the Utah Hockey Club to a feisty 4-3 win over San Jose Sharks on Saturday night at SAP Center. With Cody Ceci serving a high …

No. 2 Archbishop Riordan 52, No. 1 Salesian 51 In a rematch of last year’s NorCal Open Division title game, Riordan got its revenge.  Texas A&M-bound guard Jasir Rencher hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 12 seconds left to seal the …

By Michael R. Sisak | Associated Press NEW YORK — ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate on-air assertion that the president-elect had been …

By Bassem Mroue and Kareem Chehayeb | Associated Press BEIRUT — A severely hobbled Hezbollah was in no position to help defend former Syrian President Bashar Assad, a longtime ally, from the lightning-fast insurgency that toppled him. With Assad gone, …

A Heisman Trophy race unlike any in recent memory ended Saturday evening with Colorado’s two-way star, Travis Hunter, winning the most prestigious individual award in college football. Hunter edged Boise State tailback Ashton Jeanty by 214 votes, the closest race …

By Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung | Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s parliament on Saturday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his stunning and short-lived martial law decree, a move that ended days of political paralysis but …

By Mary Clare Jalonick and Lisa Mascaro | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had hip replacement surgery Saturday at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after falling while at an event in Luxembourg with other members …

Here’s the thing with “Strength in Numbers.” You need numbers. And lately, the Warriors have been lacking in that department. De’Anthony Melton’s season-long injury and the NBA’s endemic string of absences left the Warriors running a — gasp — nine-man …

By Sibi Arasu | Associated Press BENGALURU, India — Despite two weeks of U.N.-sponsored talks in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, the participating 197 nations failed to agree early Saturday on a plan to deal with global droughts, made longer and more …

The Warriors are reportedly at the doorstep of making their first trade of the season. Golden State, per multiple reports, is finalizing a deal to acquire Dennis Schroder from the Brooklyn Nets. ESPN’s Shams Charania, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, Marc …

CIF state football championships OPEN DIVISION De La Salle (12-0) vs. Mater Dei-Santa Ana (12-0) at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Saturday, 8 p.m. DIVISION 1-AA Friday at Saddleback College: Lincoln-San Diego 28, Pittsburg 26 DIVISION 1-A Central-Fresno (12-2) vs. …

By Bay City News A 17-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped from her home in San Jose on Friday night in a brazen assault in front of the girl’s father. San Jose police sought help after a man allegedly kidnapped Yasmin …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian authorities have arrested a female singer who performed a virtual concert on YouTube, a lawyer said. Milad Panahipour, an Iranian lawyer, said Parastoo Ahmady, 27, was arrested in Sari City, capital of the …

By Justin Kabumba | Associated Press GOMA, Congo — Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group intensified in eastern Congo in recent days ahead of much-anticipated peace talks on Sunday, the army said. Congo’s army accused the …

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — Human remains discovered three months ago in a pickup truck in the Mississippi River have been identified as a man who was reported missing in 2019, Illinois authorities said. “The East Moline Police Department continues …

By Bruce Shipkowski and Ken Miller | Associated Press A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey and the East Coast in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and …

SAN JOSE – Will Smith will be activated off of injured reserve but the San Jose Sharks will be without fellow forward Klim Kostin on Saturday when they play against the Utah Hockey Club to open a three-game homestand. Coach …

Heavy rain and strong winds are still sweeping the Bay Area on Saturday, prompting flood watches, wind advisories and power outages across the region. Early Saturday morning downtown San Francisco was also hit with intense winds, prompting the first tornado …

The Hotline is delighted to provide fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Seattle-based national recruiting editor for 247Sports. He submitted the following report on Dec. 13 … Winding …

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly tried to distance themselves from their new Netflix series “Polo,” as critics have savaged it as a plodding, “cringy,” and tone-deaf portrayal of the privileged and self-important people – like Harry and Meghan? …

SAN FRANCISCO — Sunday night in the Chase Center will be a test in how many people held onto their commemorative Klay Thompson captain’s hats or sold — at wild profit margins on Ebay — them. The Warriors were supposed …

The National Weather Service has lifted a tornado threat for San Francisco and northern San Mateo County Saturday morning. The NWS initially sent a Tornado Warning at around 5:56 a.m. for northern San Mateo County and portions of downtown San …

MARTINEZ — Meals on Wheels Contra Costa has a reputation among its clients of being a lifesaver a standard the organization takes with much pride. The mission of the 34-year-old organization, which serves some 800,000 free meals annually to 3,600 …

Near the huge sewage plant that treats San Jose’s wastewater at the southeast tip of the San Francisco Bay, wildlife biologist Phillip Higgins peers through binoculars. A powerline hums in the background while he scours the ankle-high grass ahead for …

Legal aid groups are suing four California county courts — including two in the Bay Area — to get the state Supreme Court to widen the use of electronic recordings in civil cases, arguing that indigent people are losing due …

San Mateo County’s Board of Supervisors have approved a pilot program — one they call the first of its kind — guaranteeing income for survivors of domestic violence, aiming to help ease the financial burden of leaving an abusive situation. …