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SAN JOSÉ — It has been a couple of weeks since the first text message and phone call arrived from Branham High School sources, bringing to our attention a change.org petition that was launched in support of their longtime athletic …

By Kristen Rogers | CNN For people avoiding caffeine, decaf coffee seems like a harmless option. But some health advocacy groups that argue otherwise are petitioning the US Food and Drug Administration to ban a key chemical involved in the …

By Stephen Groves and Lisa Mascaro | Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson, facing a choice between potentially losing his job and advancing aid for Ukraine, forged ahead Wednesday toward a vote later this week on a package …

MIAMI — Keaton Winn was in tip-top form, the Giants provided him just enough run support, and they beat the Marlins, 3-1, to clinch their first series win of the season away from Oracle Park. Now comes the hard part. …

ANTIOCH — Interim Antioch Police Chief Brian Addington this week acknowledged current staffing is still about a third down from what is authorized, but said they are actively recruiting and some officers are returning from administrative leave. Addington, in comments …

Jennifer Lopez wouldn’t be such a force in pop culture if she didn’t have the ability to pick herself up after a professional setback and move on to her next project. And that’s what sources say she’s doing in the …

A bill to ban homeless encampments statewide near parks, schools and transit hubs failed to get out of the same legislative committee as last year. For the second year in a row, Democrats on Tuesday voted down a bill that …

By Gregory Wallace and Ross Levitt | CNN A ground stop that earlier paused Alaska Airlines’ flights has been lifted. “This morning we experienced an issue while performing an upgrade to the system that calculates our weight and balance. Out …

Garlic shrimp. Caldo verde. Linguica. Bacalhau. For the second year, the Consulate of Portugal in San Francisco and the Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency (AICEP) are teaming up to introduce diners to the delights of Portuguese cuisine. But this time …

By Mary Gilbert | CNN Meteorologist A torrent of rain on Tuesday flooded parts of Dubai, turned streets into rivers and shut down the world’s second-busiest airport for a time. The deluge of water triggered the question: Was this disaster …

SUNNYVALE — A high-profile aerospace and defense contractor and a semiconductor company were among the latest tech firms to chop jobs in the Bay Area, cutbacks that will erase more than 200 positions. Lockheed Martin, Coherent, and Hinge Health, a …

The West Coast expansion of heartland mainstay Cracker Barrel took a hit this week with the closure of two of its three Northern California restaurants. Related Articles Restaurants, Food and Drink | Don’t expect Camino Brewing space to be empty …

SAN JOSE — A couple who lived at the same home where 1-year-old Winter Rayo was found dead last year with a horrifically lethal amount of fentanyl in her body will join the child’s parents as unprecedented murder defendants in …

OAKLEY – This city has crossed one of the final hurdles to expand a rural two-lane road that has often become congested during emergencies and is the only way out for some residents. After an agreement to bury a Contra …

Arizona State president Michael Crow has received a torrent of criticism from fans and media members over his mismanagement of the Sun Devils athletic department. But the salvo of all salvos came from a member of the university’s extended family. …

By Priya Anand | Bloomberg Invitation links have been flying around Silicon Valley the past few days to an exclusive app that’s a combination of voice notes and Twitter, called Airchat. Airchat, still limited to an invitation-only audience, is the …

MARTINEZ — An attempt to pull over a suspect who police said had arrest warrants out turned into a pursuit by Richmond police officers that ended in a two-car crash, an arrest and the recovery of a gun. It all …

By KEN RITTER | Associated Press LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson’s last robust discussion with his longtime lawyer was just before Easter, at the country club home Simpson leased southwest of the Las Vegas Strip. “He was awake, alert and …

Disneyland annual passes that sold out in hours in January have been languishing for weeks since they went on sale in early March following a price increase late last year that left fans moaning about the Anaheim theme park becoming …

By Hadas Gold | CNN An organization that represents more than 2,000 news publishers sent letters on Tuesday to federal agencies, urging them to launch an investigation into Google after the tech behemoth began removing links to California-based news outlets. …

PLEASANTON — Just 10 days before she was killed by an angry ex-boyfriend, a Pleasanton woman described as a “devoted mother” had taken steps to protect herself and her family from harm. Jasmine Del Mar requested and was granted a …

Prosciutto is prosciutto, right? It’s thinly sliced, dry cured pork that adds so much salty, buttery flavor to everything from sandwiches to pizza or a charcuterie board. It’s all pork, all salty, all aged. So why are there such huge …

It’s a blustery spring afternoon in San Francisco, and we are gathered for one of the first-ever behind the scenes tours of that Gothic wonder, Grace Cathedral. Related Articles Things To Do | Highway 1 road fix could save Big …

By Jen Christensen | CNN Zepbound, a popular weight loss drug, also seems to help people with obstructive sleep apnea, drugmaker Eli Lilly said Wednesday. Based on results from trials in people with sleep apnea, the company said it plans …

WATSONVILLE — A two-plane crash over Watsonville Municipal Airport that claimed three lives in 2022 was caused by pilot error, according to a federal aviation accident oversight panel’s recently released report. “The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) …

A major project to overhaul a flood-prone section of Highway 37 has received $20 million from the Biden administration. The Federal Highway Administration funding is part of a $58.9 million allocation in grants supporting six projects in California designed to …

A Solano County man will be examined for his competency to stand trial for multiple felony charges after he allegedly committed a kidnapping and was involved in a police chase earlier this year. Dajon Daniel faces felony charges for kidnapping, …

SACRAMENTO — Only six players have gone scoreless in a postseason game while attempting at least 10 field goals in the shot clock era. The list spans from 1978 to the NBA Finals last year: Bob Wilkerson, Nate Robinson, Marvin …

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER | Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The planned closure of a federal women’s prison in California notorious for staff-on-inmate sexual abuse won’t occur before each inmate’s status has been reviewed, with an eye toward determining who will …

SAN JOSE — An indoor active entertainment operator, whose parks include trampolines and ziplines, will expand to San Jose, picking a prime space in a major retail center for one of its next venues. Sky Zone has decided to open …

SACRAMENTO — Steph Curry, master of focus, sipped a beer with a 10,000-yard stare. The loquacious Draymond Green seemed to be at a loss for words. The ever-positive Klay Thompson was downright despondent. The Warriors’ season ended Tuesday night at …

The Warriors lost to the Kings 118-94 on Tuesday night in the play-in tournament, ending their season without a playoff appearance. Big questions loom for the Warriors this offseason. Here are the key dates fans should know about. NBA Draft …

Ontario Christian High student Sebastian Bailey Villaseñor posed for selfies with his father’s rifles, endlessly watched videos about school shooters, used the internet to research ammunition, body armor and police response times to name just a few, and even ordered …

A judge on Tuesday sentenced a Montebello man to 57 years for shooting to death a father and son at a 2008 graduation party in Montebello and for trying to kill a gang member about two blocks away. Joe Dorantes …

DEAR HARRIETTE: This week, I invited one of my friends over to my apartment to have dinner. We had a great time. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: How to deal with being yelled at by the boss Advice | …

Dear Amy: My brother-in-law of 20 years has always been rude, hateful, disrespectful and in a perpetual bad mood. Related Articles Advice | Ask Amy: Is what I saw in my girlfriend’s hometown a red flag? Advice | Ask Amy: …

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s best friend, “Kevin,” lost his wife three years ago. He’s currently in a relationship with his niece (his deceased brother’s daughter). Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: I really put myself out, and her response left …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I, along with another couple, had just been seated in a restaurant. We were reading the menu when a woman and her husband passed our table on their way out. Related Articles Advice | …

One of the key players in Saint Mary’s winning the men’s West Coast Conference this winter is headed out of Moraga. Aidan Mahaney, the hometown kid who starred at Campolindo, has entered the transfer portal, a source at the school …

SACRAMENTO – Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown wasn’t in a sentimental mood after his team routed Golden State 118-94 in a do-or-die play-in game on Tuesday night.  Sure, he spent six years as an assistant from 2016 to 2022 under …