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SAN JOSE — Center Macklin Celebrini, who has helped fuel the San Jose Sharks’ recent resurgence, was named the NHL’s Rookie of the Month for November on Sunday. Celebrini didn’t play in every Sharks game last month but still led …

CONCORD — White Pony Express aims to chip away at food insecurity in the East Bay by finding ways to get surplus — yet high-quality — food into the hands of those who need nutritious sustenance. Since 2013, it has …

CCS: MITTY, MOUNTAIN VIEW OR ST. FRANCIS ON TOP? Who will emerge as the top team in the always competitive Central Coast Section? Last season, Archbishop Mitty won the NorCal Division I title over St. Francis in penalty kicks, completing …

That’s a wrap for Week 14 of the high school football season. It included a record 17th Central Coast Section championship by St. Francis, a fourth consecutive North Coast Section Division I title by Pittsburg, a second-half rally by Wilcox, …

Nov. 16 Vehicle tampering, attempted vehicle burglary: Between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m., someone tampered with a vehicle parked in the 12000 block of Brookglen Drive and attempted to defeat the driver’s door lock, damaging the door panel and locking …

COMPETITION IN BAY AREA IS WIDE OPEN Soccer is having a bit of a moment in the Bay Area. The Earthquakes recently hired former U.S. national team coach Bruce Arena. NWSL expansion side Bay FC reached the playoffs in its …

Warriors beat writer Danny Emerman shares his thoughts on the NBA There’s something beautiful about a 20-assist game, and it happened twice this week. Both Trae Young and Elfrid Payton — hello! — each eclipsed 20 assists in single games, …

Central Coast Section Open Division Nov. 22 final No. 1 St. Ignatius 10, No. 2 St. Francis 7 Division I Friday’s final No. 2 St. Francis 27, No. 5 Los Gatos 7 Division II Saturday’s final No. 1 Wilcox 35, …

Serenity at Larkspur is, in many ways, your standard luxury apartment complex. Perched on the golden hills of Marin County, it offers views of the San Francisco Bay and Mount Tamalpais. Residents have access to a long list of amenities, …

In a case that could affect thousands of property owners and beaches visited by millions of people along California’s 1,100-mile coastline, a state appeals court has indicated it will uphold rules limiting the construction of sea walls along the coast. …

PHOENIX — Just as it wasn’t the primary factor in Golden State’s 10-2 start to the season, Steve Kerr’s novel experiment with a 13-man rotation isn’t the main reason for the team’s current losing streak. But four consecutive losses, including …

The 49ers keep waiting. They waited months for running back Christian McCaffrey to feel healthy enough to play on not one but two frayed Achilles tendons. They’re still waiting. McCaffrey might be back in the Niners’ lineup, but his MVP-caliber …

It was late morning on a Friday, as Mario Gonzalez surveyed the contents of the grocery delivery he had received at his San Jose apartment. Making a decision based on not just the healthy assortment of ingredients but also the …

The famous Model T Ford, the car that changed personal transportation around the world, was introduced in 1908. Ford Motor Co. built sedans, roadsters and open touring cars that were dependable and inexpensive. Buyers, particularly farmers and business owners, began …

SAN JOSE – It feels like William Eklund has flown under the radar for the San Jose Sharks this season. While some other players on the Sharks roster have warranted attention through the first six-plus weeks, Eklund has quietly gone …

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SAN JOSE — Wilcox’s season could have ended with a whimper. Instead, the Chargers roared. Wilcox was staring down a 20-7 deficit against Palma at halftime of the CCS Division II championship game with its season on the line. Then …

HAYWARD – Eriq Fields and all 10 of his Moreau Catholic teammates knew what the old-school three-back Ferndale offense had dialed up 20 yards from the end zone with a little over three minutes to play in the North Coast …

SAN JOSE — A three-headed rushing attack composed of running backs Hudson Vye and Brady Hernandez along with quarterback Jacob Gibson, has been a key factor in Leland’s late-season coming together.  On Saturday a new wrinkle was deployed with Gibson …

Instant reaction to weekend developments … 1. A loss could be a win Use whatever word comes to mind to describe Oregon’s victory over Washington (emphatic, resounding, dominating, etc.). The Hotline prefers the term multifaceted. Because the 49-21 demolition Saturday …

DUBLIN — De La Salle’s season couldn’t have gotten off to a better start.  Playing in front of two former Golden State Warriors, the Spartans methodically broke Crespi’s defense down in a 71-53 win in the NorCal Tip-Off Classic at …

A busy month of November for the San Jose Sharks ended on an upbeat note Saturday. Four players scored goals, and Mackenzie Blackwood made xx saves in a solid bounce-back performance as the Sharks earned a 4-2 win over the …

PHOENIX — Putting together full, 48-minute performances is starting to become an issue for the Warriors, and it certainly was in their fourth straight loss. Against the Suns at the Footprint Center, the Warriors fell behind early because of poor …

SAN JOSE — All Gators are big. But some Gators are bigger than most. Sacred Heart Prep led Burlingame 7-3 in the Central Coast Section Division IV championship game at San Jose City College and was threatening to open up …

Pittsburg 35, San Ramon 28 See a photo you like? Click here to see these and more and to purchase high-quality prints or a keepsake photos on mugs, buttons, greeting cards and more. Pittsburg’s Truly Bell (7) intercepts a touchdown …

BURLINGAME — A man who pointed a loaded firearm at police was in stable condition Saturday after being shot by officers with the San Mateo and Burlingame police departments, authorities said. The officers involved in the incident have been placed …

By Eric Tucker and Alan Suderman | Associated Press WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of …

By Bay City News Three Bay Area real estate professionals have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a $55 million mortgage fraud conspiracy, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Tjoman Buditaslim, 52, Jose De Jesus Martinez, 59, and …

PHOENIX — In the X’s and O’s department, perhaps the biggest pendulum swing for the Warriors is how much to play Draymond Green with or without a center next to him. Green and head coach Steve Kerr prefer to play …

LAS VEGAS — Top-seeded Colorado State defeated San Jose State 3 sets to 1 in the Mountain West women’s volleyball final on Saturday, ending a season full of controversy and uncertainty for the Spartans. “This has been one of the …

[contact-form] PIEDMONT — Three teens who died Wednesday in a fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash have been identified by authorities. The victims, who are college-aged students, include Soren Dixon, Jack Nelson and Krysta Tsukahara. In a press release Saturday, the city …

The euphoria of Cal’s stirring come-from-behind win over rival Stanford in the 127th Big Game last week dissipated in a hurry on Saturday afternoon in suburban Dallas. With quarterback Fernando Mendoza sidelined by an overnight illness, the Bears had no …

Rescuers pulled 18 people to safety from San Francisco Bay early Saturday after their boat capsized in South SF’s Oyster Point Channel. No injuries were reported, local authorities said. Petty Officer Loumania Stewart said the Coast Guard received a mayday …

By Kenya Hunter and Devi Shastri | Associated Press Cucumbers shipped to the U.S. and Canada, and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states, were recalled this week for potential salmonella contamination. The cucumber outbreak …

For those looking for some good news this holiday season, Christmas tree prices in Northern California are expected to stay close to last year’s levels, according to the California Christmas Tree Association. No gloom could dampen the holiday spirit of …

For one night only — Sunday, Nov. 24 — the drive-thru event was solely a bike-thru event. The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition posed the question to Christmas in the Park Managing Director Debbie Degutis, who agreed to the two-wheeled extravaganza. …

Andrew Luck, the most significant recruit during the Jim Harbaugh era at Stanford, a quarterback who led the Cardinal from woefully bad to national prominence, is returning The Farm as the football team’s general manager. Luck will oversee “all aspects” …

OAKLAND — A San Mateo man has been charged with sexually abusing a teen after police allegedly caught the two together after curfew in an Oakland Hills park. Jorge Andrade, 22, was charged with multiple counts alleging sexual abuse of …

The San Francisco 49ers battle the Buffalo Bills at 5:20 p.m. PDT on Sunday, Dec. 1 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. The 49ers are looking to avoid a three-game losing streak and improve their fading playoff chances, but …