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Bay FC defender Jen Beattie is retiring from professional soccer, the NWSL club announced on Tuesday morning. A native of Glasgow, Scotland, Beattie’s decorated 18-year career has spanned four countries, includes 14 trophies and stints at some of the world’s …

By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News An incarcerated San Mateo man was one of five alleged gang members federally indicted on racketeering and drug offenses that were carried out by the Mexican Mafia prison gang, the U.S. Department …

OAKLAND — A 28-year-old man was fatally shot in East Oakland Saturday night, authorities said. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | State court affirms Bay Area man’s conviction for killing work supervisor Crime and Public Safety | Alameda County …

Maria Benitez, from San Francisco, cheers during the “We Fight Back; Defeat Trump’s Extreme-Right Billionaire Agenda!” protest the day before Donald Trumps presidential inauguration at the Civic Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay …

LOS ANGELES  — Winds picked up on Tuesday in Southern California and at least a couple of new wildfires broke out as firefighters remained on alert in extreme fire weather two weeks after two major blazes started that are still …

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65 “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on his website. Related Articles News Obituaries | Crumbl …

Spanish music blares, crowds bustle and the aroma of savory and sweet treats wafts into every corner of Oakland’s Fruitvale Public Market, a space offering Latin American finds curated by small entrepreneurs for more than two decades. Open on weekdays, …

The 2025 season begins in seven months and two days, with a modest lineup of Week Zero games. The Hotline’s preview starts now, with the 18th annual installment — or maybe it’s the 19th? — of our ridiculously early Top …

Crumbl Cookies is partnering with the Jonas Brothers on a sweet and salty flavor that will only be available for six days. The name itself is a mouthful: Rob’s Backstage Caramel Popcorn Cookie ft. The Jonas Brothers. Related Articles Restaurants, …

Just hours before leaving office Monday, Jan. 19, President Joe Biden pardoned potential targets of Donald Trump’s second presidential administration, including Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-San Bernardino. Biden pardoned Schiff and Aguilar alongside the other seven …

Among the hundreds of people affected by the Los Angeles wildfires who are turning to GoFundMe for disaster relief, some may no longer qualify for specific forms of FEMA assistance. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | NorCal fire truck may …

Word began to spread quickly in the Tijuana migrant shelter Monday, even as President Donald Trump continued to deliver his inauguration speech. Related Articles National Politics | Trump’s Day 1 promises collide with California on border, environment National Politics | …

A state appeals court has affirmed the conviction of a laborer who killed a coworker at a San Rafael job site. Miguel Jimenez Alejandre (Marin County Jail photo)  Miguel Jimenez Alejandre, a landscaper, slashed his supervisor’s neck during a work-related …

After a few days of being frustrated, I finally got over it. Last year at this time, Joe Mauer was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot. And I — well, my …

Bob Melvin was in his second year as manager of the Seattle Mariners when he realized the brilliance of Ichiro Suzuki was borne of a meticulous daily regimen. Reporters from two continents were flocking to see the Japanese outfielder chase …

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned or commuted the prison sentences of all of the 1,500-plus people charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, including people …

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2025. There are 344 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 21, 2020, the U.S. reported its first known case of the 2019 novel coronavirus circulating in China, …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m a stepmother to a 15-year-old girl, and I’ve been struggling to like her. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: Should I cancel the party after what my teen did at school? Advice | Harriette Cole: Was this …

Dear Eric: I am a happily married gay man. My husband and I are retired, and we both love to spend our time shopping at thrift stores and antique shops. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: I’m not on board …

DEAR ABBY: I am a middle-aged slender woman born into a family of women who have always struggled with weight. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: I need this couple to respect our boundaries and also our kids’ names Advice …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a 67-year-old man who works out regularly at a gym. The gym is open 24/7, and members have a key fob to enter since it is not always staffed. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: …

PORTOLA VALLEY – Authorities on Monday were investigating a fatal crash on Highway 35 in Portola Valley. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Campbell man arrested on suspicion of DUI, hit-and-run in deadly Mountain View crash Crashes and Disasters | …

By Eddie Pells The Associated Press ATLANTA — Instead of crying over another collapse, Ohio State can celebrate another national title after holding off a Notre Dame comeback bid Monday night to walk away with a nailbiter of a 34-23 …

The ballot below was submitted to the Associated Press following Ohio State’s victory over Notre Dame. I have included each team’s position in my AP preseason ballot from early August. (Goodness, it’s a long season.) 1. Ohio State (AP preseason: …

CONCORD — De La Salle did the best it could without its star player. The Concord school was without star player and Oklahoma commit Alec Blair heading into its big-time matchup with Sunnyslope-Phoenix at the De La Salle MLK Classic, …

Washington D. C. – Dignitaries from across Washington and around the world crammed into the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Monday to watch power transfer peacefully from Democratic former President Joe Biden to his Republican successor, Donald Trump. It was one of the …

The Warriors think they have time. Time to “figure this thing out,” as Steph Curry said last week. Time to make that big trade that will turn the Warriors into a true playoff team.. Time to decide if Jonathan Kuminga …

SAN MATEO COUNTY – A 39-year-old man and an 8-year-old boy died Sunday after rescuers pulled them from the ocean near Half Moon Bay, according to authorities. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Coroner identifies South Bay man killed when …

From cracking down on sanctuary cities that protect undocumented immigrants to revoking electric vehicle mandates, President Trump’s Inauguration Day priorities set up conflicts with a number of California policies, including immigration and the environment, spurring quick reaction from state Democratic …

SAN FRANCISCO — But everyone knows the standings. Everyone knows the situation, the date of the trade deadline. No matter how much veteran coaches or players like to keep an 82-game marathon in perspective and avoid riding the highs and …

The Giants added some pitching depth by reportedly agreeing to a minor-league deal with former Newark Memorial High and Chabot College standout Joey Lucchesi, who has spent parts of six seasons in the major leagues. The 31-year-old left-hander’s contract calls …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Book has never been more accurate than now It has been 62 years since Richard Hofstadter published “Anti-Intellectualism in American Life,” and his conclusions have …

Talk about a statement outfit. Lauren Sanchez once again found a way to showcase her famous assets while accompanying her fiancé Jeff Bezos to a high-profile event, this time when the couple joined other Silicon Valley tech CEOs doing their …

On a day that could be overshadowed by events in Washington, the South Bay made a strong statement that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy wouldn’t be forgotten on the holiday that bears his name. For Ebony Green, this was …

SAN FRANCISCO — Much has changed since the Warriors came into Boston and beat the defending champions in their own arena on Nov. 6. De’Anthony Melton tore his ACL and got replaced by Dennis Schroder. Jonathan Kuminga rose, then fell …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Green infrastructure will help defend coasts Re: “Sea lions adapt to squeeze play” (Page A1, Jan. 15). Given the heightened presence of storm activity off …

President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement, streamline permitting for oil and gas drilling and revoke electric vehicle rules. The claims, which came in his inaugural address and in …

Donald Trump Jr.’s new socialite girlfriend Bettina Anderson was nowhere to be seen during Donald Trump’s swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol at noon Monday, even though it appears that she was dressed in a designer outfit and ready to head …

San Jose Sharks forward Will Smith might have had the best game of his brief NHL career on Monday. Related Articles San Jose Sharks | Smith, Askarov shine, but Sharks’ frustrations against Boston continue San Jose Sharks | Sharks coach, …

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors will be without Draymond Green for at least the next four games, and possibly more after he sustained a calf strain early in Saturday’s game against the Wizards. Green, 34, was diagnosed with a mild …