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Clouds were growing darker across the Bay Area on Sunday morning as the first of three back-to-back rain storms landed in the region, which are expected to bring several inches of rain from San Jose to the North Bay in …

By AAMER MADHANI WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Lawmakers and the White House offered no signs of compromise Sunday in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers that has led to a pause in funding for the Department …

FREMONT — A suspect was injured in a police shooting Saturday night, authorities said. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. in the area of Alta Drive and Racine Avenue, said Sgt. Kim Macdonald of the Fremont Police Department. Related Articles …

Macklin Celebrini is only through the preliminary round of the Milan Cortina Games, and he’s already made history while nearing a San Jose Sharks record for most points by a player in any one Winter Olympics. Celebrini had two goals, …

BYU’s challenges are mounting, as are the losses. The Cougars have dropped four of their last six and needed overtime to fend off Colorado. High-scoring wing Richie Saunders suffered a lower-leg injury of undisclosed severity Saturday afternoon. The defense is …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s top diplomat was traveling Sunday from Tehran to Geneva where the second round of nuclear negotiations with the U.S. will take place, Iranian state media reported. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation …

By LINDSEY BAHR Emerald Fennell’s bold reimagining of “Wuthering Heights” brought crowds of women to movie theaters this weekend. The Warner Bros. release topped the box office charts and nabbed the title for the year’s biggest opening with $34.8 million …

Cain Velasquez, the former UFC mixed-martial arts champion who fought out of San Jose, was released from prison Sunday after less than a year following his attempted murder conviction for chasing then shooting and wounding the family of a man …

SANTA CLARA — After his team came up short in its bid to knock off 12th-ranked Gonzaga in front of a rare sellout at Leavey Center, Santa Clara coach Herb Sendek was predictably calm and deliberate. “All season long, we’ve …

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Giants added more outfield depth on Sunday morning, announcing they’ve signed outfielder Will Brennan to a one-year MLB deal. Brennan, 28, has played 269 games over four major-league seasons with the Cleveland Guardians, posting a career …

California has regained its bragging-rights ranking as the world’s fourth-largest economy. Using gross domestic product as the scorecard, my spreadsheet compared fresh state-level data for the third quarter of 2025 from the Bureau of Economic Analysis with the International Monetary …

Being a professional dancer requires skill, determination and core strength. And when you’re dancing hundreds of feet in the air — with no safety net — it requires fear. “I’m opposed to the culture of ‘no fear,’ because fear reminds …

A storm expected to drop 2 to 4 inches of rain arrived in the Bay Area early Sunday. Related Articles Pleasant start to Bay Area holiday weather to give way to steady rain Two rescued after being swept into ocean …

RICHMOND — Millions more in budget cuts are coming to West Contra Costa Unified School District where officials continue to grapple with how to balance a budget and meet the needs of students, staff and the community. Faced with a …

Eric Swalwell East Bay congressman wins endorsements for governor from Sen. Adam Schiff, the most prominent public official to choose so far, and the state’s largest firefighter’s union, California Professional Firefighters.       Jennifer Siebel Newsom Wife of Gov. …

“I tried the dating apps … I didn’t like it. The weirdos were there, and then they didn’t leave you alone.” — Nadine Zuniga, 58, at a speed dating event in San Jose. In-person speed dating events and singles mixers …

At a glance, it might look like Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is following the trends in the Bay Area — and the nation — in handling homelessness. The icon among progressives has cleared homeless camps faster than her predecessor since …

On Saturday night before Super Bowl 60, crowds of football fans packed The Brit Sports Pub & Patio in downtown San Jose, overflowing to the sidewalk until the early hours of the morning. “This is the time to make money,” …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Riley, 40; Matt Groening, 72; Melissa Manchester, 75; Jane Seymour, 75. Happy Birthday: You are overdue for an overhaul. Whether it’s a lifestyle change, a new look, a job or a hobby, the time …

Dear Eric: I was in a relationship with a man 45 years ago whom I loved more than I loved anyone in my life. Then he married someone. Related Articles Asking Eric: We like getting high, but our kid seems …

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating “Rita” for four months. We peck on the lips, hug and hold hands, but we have had only one real kiss so far. Related Articles Dear Abby: The mother-daughter feud has gone to court, …

Today is Sunday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2026. There are 319 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 15, 1898, the battleship USS Maine mysteriously exploded in Havana Harbor, killing more than 260 crew members …

A man was arrested on Saturday morning in connection with a stabbing in Pescadero, according to San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office press release. Around 10:15 a.m., San Mateo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested and charged a 24-year-old Redwood City resident on …

A woman was found dead at Santa Rita Jail on Saturday morning, according to an Alameda County Sheriff’s Office press release. The woman was identified as 36-year-old Dequita Grace Harrell of Oakland. She was found unresponsive in the women’s restroom …

A train collided with a car stuck on the tracks in Emeryville early Saturday morning, according to a police department press release. Shortly after 1 a.m., a woman reportedly turned onto the railroad tracks and became stuck. She exited the …

SANTA CLARA — Fans filled Leavey Center to capacity for Santa Clara’s biggest game in years on Saturday night, but Gonzaga spoiled the party. The 12th-ranked Zags held off the Broncos 94-86 to snap Santa Clara’s nine-game win streak and …

Clayton Valley was the best team in the Diablo Athletic League during the regular season and that did not change in the league tournament. It was tight for three quarters Saturday. Really tight. But when the clutch minutes arrived, Clayton …

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Former San Leandro High star Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat won the Slam Dunk contest at NBA All-Star Saturday, overcoming perfect scores by San Antonio rookie Carter Bryant on his first dunk in the final round. …

By Doug Ferguson The Associated Press PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Pebble Beach started to show a nasty side Saturday with wind that wobbled golf balls on the greens in chilly Pacific air. Akshay Bhatia did enough early with six birdies …

ALAMEDA — Police here arrested man suspected of six early morning acts of burglary or vandalism, all targeting local businesses, court records show. The suspect, a 41-year-old man, was arrested three days after the crime spree and remains jailed, with …

By BETH HARRIS The Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Damian Lillard isn’t playing this season. The Oakland native still scored big anyway, winning the 3-point contest on NBA All-Star Saturday Night over Devin Booker. Lillard tied Larry Bird and Craig …

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A year ago, Landen Roupp entered camp in competition for the fifth spot in the Giants’ rotation with Hayden Birdsong and Landen Roupp — a spot he ended up winning. His spot in the rotation has long been secure, but …

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Tony Vitello, Jayce Tingler and the Missouri Tigers wanted one last hurrah. Following the Tigers’ loss to Mississippi State in the 2003 NCAA Starkville Regional, Vitello, Tingler and Missouri’s baseball team returned to Columbia, Missouri and convened …

An driver with Yarbrough Brothers Towing prepares to pull a vehicle which crashed through the front of Oliver’s Market on Montecito Blvd., in Santa Rosa, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat) Oliver’s Market store manager Jeff …

By HOWARD FENDRICH | Associated Press MILAN (AP) — For a while now, Jordan Stolz’s talent and dominance as a speedskater, and his much-anticipated potential for Olympic success, prompted many to repeatedly mention his name — prematurely, no doubt — …

The Pac-12’s master schedule has received plenty of attention in the three days since its release, largely due to the unique flex week at the end of the regular season. That’s not necessarily the case with the team schedules — …

It seems that no one can agree on who “the real MLK” was. In the 58 years since his assassination, the late Dr. King has been wanted by the FBI and lauded on FBI social media accounts every January. He’s …

OAKLAND – A 53-year-old woman selling Valentine’s Day flowers in East Oakland was robbed at gun point Friday night of cash and some bouquets, authorities said. The woman was not injured and a suspect was later arrested. The robbery happened …

Boys basketball No. 19 Bishop O’Dowd 65, Berkeley 56 GJ Hill-Thomas scored 17 points and Naas Griffin tallied 16 for the Dragons, who clinched the West Alameda County Conference Foothill title on Friday night. Bishop O’Dowd (19-7, 8-2) zoomed to …

Roughly one in six California houses is owned by someone who doesn’t live there – but investors’ market clout varies across the state. That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found after reviewing a BatchData report that found investors of all sizes …