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Foodies flocked to Disney California Adventure for the 2026 Food & Wine Fest to sample and share small plates highlighting California-grown ingredients while grazing from one booth to the next on an epicurean adventure. The Disney California Adventure Food & …

Rita and Terry Pyburn have called Altadena home for 40 years. They raised two daughters in their home near Fair Oaks Avenue and Las Flores Drive that burned down in last year’s Eaton fire. Their love for their neighborhood and …

With the next Summer Olympics less than 2 1/2 years away, state legislative leaders this week reflected on the 1984 Games — the last time Los Angeles hosted the global sporting event — as they seek out ideas and inspiration …

As this is the time of year when Aloe vera is in bloom, the story of how this plant arrived in our hemisphere is worth telling. Native to the rocky soil of the southern Arabian Peninsula — Saudi Arabia, Yemen, …

San Diego County military bases have failed to provide proper shelter and care for many of their working canines, periodically exposing the dogs to extreme weather and potential infections, according to a new report by the Inspector General of the …

Anyone with a functioning pair of corneas can see that the San Francisco 49ers are currently looking up at the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West pecking order. If the division were a high school …

OAKLAND — When Citrus Heights police began investigating a Bay Area man for possible involvement in a home invasion robbery, they came across an unexpected piece of evidence: their suspect was wearing a GPS device as a condition of release …

By Bay City News Police are investigating a robbery in Stockton after a man armed with a machete threatened a victim and stole his belongings earlier this week. Related Articles Palo Alto police arrest San Jose man accused of kicking, …

Artificial intelligence is all around us — and it’s not going away, especially here in Silicon Valley. But a lot of people don’t know what AI tools are out there, how they can be used and how they will be …

OAKLAND — A woman was killed, and four other people were wounded — one critically — in a shooting Saturday morning at a downtown bar, authorities said. The name and residence of the 33-year-old woman killed have not yet been …

By Li Yuan People on social media in China and the West can’t stop comparing Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu, two of the biggest stars at the Winter Olympics. It’s hard not to. Both were raised in the Bay Area. …

By GEOFF MULVIHILL Clocks will skip ahead an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday for daylight saving time in most of the U.S., creating a 23-hour day that throws off sleep schedules, plunges early-morning dog walks into darkness and inspires millions …

California costs too much. At the very root of our affordability crisis is the high cost of housing. High rents and expensive homes are driving families and high-wage jobs out of California. Our housing crisis makes it harder to hire …

Californians worried more about unexpected medical bills than any other expense in 2025 — even housing — according to a new survey by the California Health Care Foundation. Two-thirds of Californians said they worry about affording unexpected health care bills, …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Giselle Eisenberg, 19; Jenna Fischer, 52; Rachel Weisz, 56; Bryan Cranston, 70. Happy Birthday: Let’s get this party started. Put on your thinking cap, rev up the engines and prepare to pursue your dreams. Put …

DEAR HARRIETTE: My best friend got married last year in Peru. She and her husband invited family only, wanting to keep the wedding small due to budget. Related Articles Harriette Cole: My husband can’t say no to anybody except me …

Dear Eric: My husband and his ex-wife have 50/50 custody of their 15-year-old son. I despise this child. Related Articles Asking Eric: My son dated her a few times, and that’s when the trouble started Asking Eric: Our college son …

Today is Saturday, March 7, the 66th day of 2026. There are 299 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 7, 2010, filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director, …

DEAR ABBY: I work in an office with a man who has expressed an interest in me in various subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways, including winks. I have also caught him staring at me with intense longing. Related Articles Dear Abby: …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I hosted a dinner party for 20 guests. Since a few of them smoke, I had arranged a separate room to function as a smoking room. Related Articles Miss Manners: Am I misunderstanding the rules of what …

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier felt his team had played well enough this season – especially in its last three games – to warrant keeping them together for the stretch run. Now it’s up to …

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — In his first-ever taste of international competition, Logan Webb needed just 52 pitches to toss four innings of one-run ball with six strikeouts as Team USA started pool play with a 15-5 victory over Team Brazil on …

By ROB MAADDI Five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby is heading to the Baltimore Ravens, two people with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Friday night. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal …

MILAN, ITALY — The International Paralympic Committee is celebrating the biggest ever Paralympic Winter Games in history and a record female participation at Milan Cortina. The Games officially kicked off Friday with an opening ceremony that was boycotted by some …

SAN JOSE – Had the San Jose Sharks entered Friday in a slump, instead of on a three-game winning streak, general manager Mike Grier’s approach to the NHL trade deadline probably would have been different. As it is, instead of …

Any production of “Spamalot” is only as good as its Lady of the Lake. Fortunately, the production Bay Area theatergoers currently have the chance to see boasts a really great Lady of the Lake in Amanda Robles. Robles repeatedly steals …

Kristaps Porzingis and Seth Curry were both upgraded to “questionable” for the Warriors’ game on Saturday against the Thunder. Porzingis has sat out the past six games with an unspecified illness, and Curry has missed three months with sciatica. Porzingis …

San Jose Sharks stars Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and Zack Ostapchuk along with Rebecca Johnston, a Canadian Olympic medalist in women’s ice hockey, visited classrooms at Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School. The San Jose Sharks and the Sharks Foundation hosted …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Global warming isn’t a hoax; it’s consensus Re: “Climate panic is no path to stewardship” (Page A8, March 1). In his letter, Fred Gutmann refers …

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — In an ideal world, Tony Vitello’s first season as manager wouldn’t coincide with the World Baseball Classic. Even with Reiver Sanmartin exiting the tournament due to injury, the Giants have seven players on their 40-man roster competing …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Meeting moms’ needs helps care for children When Mayor Lee championed the Alameda County Diaper Drive last week, the message was clear: No family should choose …

What triggered the avalanche last month near Lake Tahoe that killed nine skiers amid a fierce blizzard may forever remain a mystery, but the weight of accumulating snow or the group of skiers themselves are the likeliest causes, a Sierra …

By KRISTIE RIEKEN HOUSTON — The Houston Texans released running back Joe Mixon on Friday after he missed all of last season with what general manager Nick Caserio called a “freak” foot injury. Mixon, a former star at Oakley’s Freedom …

OAKLAND — A man suspected of trafficking two girls while out on bail for an alleged kidnapping, which occurred while he was out on bail on robbery charges, has accepted a plea deal that resolves his legal woes, court records …

A massive wreath of white-and-blue flowers stands outside La Villa Delicatessen, just under the ravioli sign — a tribute to Chris Bertucelli, whose sudden death last week at 47 has rocked San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood. He was a vibrant …

One of the biggest stars in women’s college basketball has left the Steph Curry brand for the biggest name in the shoe game. UConn senior and presumed WNBA lottery pick Azzi Fudd announced on Friday morning that she was signing …

Cities across the Bay Area are celebrating Holi, the springtime Hindu festival, traditionally celebrated at March’s full moon, that signifies the triumph of good over evil. From neon dance parties to events with free Holi beverages and color-throwing, every style …

The Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Send questions to wilnerhotline@bayareanewsgroup.com and include “mailbag” in the subject line. Or hit me on the social media platform X: @WilnerHotline. Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity. And if you missed it, last week’s mailbag looked …

OAKLAND — A driver who allegedly pointed a gun at a car containing a man and his 8- and 10-year-old daughters Thursday afternoon in an East Oakland road rage incident was later arrested and multiple firearms were recovered at his …

On Thursday, the “Today” show went to great lengths to emphasize to viewers that the NBC morning news show is “a family,” as its on-air talent welcomed co-host Savannah Guthrie back for a visit after she has been in Arizona …