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This week, we’re reviewing a gritty Hulu period drama from the maker of “Peaky Blinders” and a melancholy look at three floundering middle-age marriages. Each offer rewards — read on. “A Thousand Blows”: Fans of Steven Knight’s catchy period crime …

by Carolyn Jones | CalMatters E., a mother of three in Salinas, is extra careful when she takes her kids to school. She switches up her routes, leaves at different times, and is always on the lookout for immigration agents, …

By Tim Reynolds | Associated Press San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama is not expected to play again this season after a blood clot condition was found in his right shoulder, a massive blow to the league and the second major …

By Tim Reynolds | Associated Press The NBA has suspended Milwaukee forward Bobby Portis Jr. for 25 games without pay because he tested positive for the painkiller Tramadol, a violation of the league’s anti-drug program. Portis cannot play again until …

The California High-Speed Rail project, the troubled bullet train that would connect Northern and Southern California, will be investigated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, said Sean Duffy, Secretary of Transportation on Thursday, Feb 20. The current estimate for linking …

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Landen Roupp will start the San Francisco Giants’ starting pitcher for their Cactus League opener on Saturday against Bruce Bochy’s Texas Rangers, manager Bob Melvin announced on Thursday morning. Roupp will likely throw two innings, depending on …

SANTA CRUZ — After a months-long trial to decide if 25-year-old convicted rapist and murderer Adrian “A.J.” Gonzalez should be released from the juvenile justice system or remain incarcerated, the jury reached a verdict Wednesday afternoon. In the packed courtroom, …

OAKLAND — A Kaiser Permanente patient filed a lawsuit last week against the medical provider, alleging that he was sexually abused during a surgery, according to a press release by Zinn Law Firm. The victim, 58-year-old Michael Bean of Berkeley, claims …

No one watching “SNL 50: The Anniversary Special” on Sunday night would think that Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively were caught off guard when Tina Fey and Amy Poehler jokingly asked  the “Deadpool” actor how he was doing amid his …

By BRUCE SCHREINER and KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to …

At some point this spring, the rebuilt Pac-12 is expected to sign a media rights agreement to begin in 2026 and span the remainder of the decade. The rebuilt Mountain West is likely to do the same, creating a fascinating …

For most of the past decade, I used a CPA for my tax returns. Last year, I returned to doing it myself on TurboTax. My tax return is relatively complicated, but TurboTax walked me through it and made it pretty …

SANTA CLARA – Jon Feliciano, a starting guard on the 2023 49ers’ Super Bowl team, announced his retirement Thursday due to a knee injury that sidelined him this past season. Feliciano, 33, called that 2023 season the best of his …

Three Orange County residents charged in connection with the alleged abduction of a patient from a Novato health care facility pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. Michael Roberts, 49, of Capo Beach; Laura Boyle, 61, of Mission Viejo, and Paula Burkes, …

“Space Beach” is expanding once again — by welcoming a new company to the city. True Anomaly Inc., a defense technology company developing advanced space superiority systems, announced its expansion into Southern California with a 90,000-square-foot factory at Long Beach’s …

Potentially toxic lithium-ion batteries pried from burned-out electric vehicles in the Eaton fire and transported to a temporary hazardous waste collection site in Azusa for processing has raised concerns about toxic metals leaching into nearby sources of drinking water. The …

As an Orange County judge, who a short time earlier had admitted to fatally shooting his wife during a heated argument at their Anaheim Hills home, was being processed into police custody, his thoughts apparently took a turn toward how …

Two former Navy captains who went to prison for taking bribes as part of the “Fat Leonard” corruption scandal have asked federal prosecutors to dismiss their felony convictions and instead allow them to plead guilty to misdemeanor crimes. Retired Navy …

Sutter Health announced a $1 billion plan Wednesday to build a flagship campus and medical center near I-80 in Emeryville that will provide an initial 200 beds and almost as many clinicians by 2033. The move comes nearly a decade …

A new state law inspired by the 2018 death of a UC Riverside student during a fraternity event aims to hold universities responsible for failing to prevent hazing. The family of Tyler Hilliard applauded the passage of Tyler’s Law at a Tuesday, …

Two pieces of legislation have been introduced in Sacramento that their authors say will help reduce rising utility bills across California and rein in profits collected by investor-owned utilities, such as PG&E and San Diego Gas & Electric. A provision …

EMERYVILLE — Pixar’s pitch-perfect “Win or Lose” finds the Emeryville-based studio playing a new game. For one thing, it’s an eight-part series (each episode runs about 20 minutes) created for Disney+. Sure, the East Bay team has fielded a few …

As the days and months ticked down on his nearly 29-year-old law enforcement career, Adam Duran continued to asked himself what he could do for his community as he entered the next chapter of his life. So, driven by his …

After the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority learned last year that they would receive $5.1 billion in federal funds for the San Jose BART extension, the transit agency knew it needed to bridge a $700 million to $1.2 billion gap …

The Black Panther Party was widely known in its time for its free breakfast program and newspaper, but many of the group’s other 65 community survival programs have been historically overlooked. Related Articles Things To Do | Computer History Museum …

BERKELEY — An East Bay apartment complex has been bought following a foreclosure that helped to shove the property’s value lower, fresh evidence of feeble values in the multifamily residential market. Higby, an apartment building in Berkeley, has been bought …

SAN JOSE – Saturday’s season opener marks the San Jose Earthquakes’ first step to rebounding from arguably MLS’ worst season ever. That means it’s time to follow new coach Bruce Arena’s advice. “First of all, forget about what happened last year,” …

The All-Star party is over. As the hosts pick up the askew red solo cups and tidy up what turned out to be a nice showcase of the Bay Area, they’re about to get down to business. The Warriors, equipped …

Today is Thursday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2025. There are 314 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 20, 1962, astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth as he flew aboard …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I need help dealing with a co-worker who shares way too much about their personal life. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: I believe in being a good neighbor but this is too much Advice | Harriette Cole: …

Dear Eric: My husband has a block, mentally, where he cannot buy flowers. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: My husband and I are at odds over the frying pan he bought Advice | Asking Eric: She’s furious that I …

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 19-year-old guy and live with my parents. We have this neighbor, “Ed,” who, until recently, was friends with my dad. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: I tracked my husband to a really bad neighborhood Advice …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I volunteer for an organization that provides services for homeless people. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: After years in the woods, I have trouble with my new suburban neighbors Advice | Miss Manners: You shouldn’t assume …

SAN JOSE – San Jose Barracuda goalie Yaroslav Askarov left Wednesday night’s game against the Ontario Reign in the first period with what appeared to be a lower-body injury. Askarov allowed two goals in the first 8:05 of the first …

HAYWARD — It was evident from tip-off that No. 16 Head-Royce was outmatched.  On the other side of the floor was top-seeded Moreau Catholic – an East Bay powerhouse led by three-star Pacific commit Kellen Hampton.  At every position on …

SAN FRANCISCO – President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order calling for the swift elimination of the Presidio Trust, the federal agency that political rival Nancy Pelosi helped establish in 1996 to oversee The Presidio of San Francisco. …

SAN LEANDRO – A 51-year-old Oakland man was arrested on suspicion of robbing a San Leandro convenience store at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon, police said. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Oakland: Suspect arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run Crime …

MILLBRAE – Two people were robbed at gunpoint over the weekend at a gas station in Millbrae, according to authorities. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | ‘Really bad luck’: Australian woman arrested with 44 pounds of meth in random …

SAN JOSE – A driver hit and injured a pedestrian Wednesday night in San Jose, according to authorities. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Americans’ confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after Washington plane crash: new poll Crashes and …

Boys basketball Open Division Thursday’s opening round No. 1 De La Salle (25-4), bye No. 2 Salesian (25-2), bye No. 4 Dublin (23-5) at No. 5 Liberty (24-2), 7 p.m. No. 6 California (23-5) at No. 3 San Ramon Valley …