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By David Voreacos and Alicia A. Caldwell | Bloomberg News Venezuelan men wearing Michael Jordan jerseys and sporting tattoos have been unfairly branded as “alien enemy” gang members worthy of deportation, according to lawyers challenging the Trump administration. Tattoos and …
Michael Jordan jerseys, tattoos: Trump’s ‘alien enemy’ guide challenged by lawyers Read MoreWEST SACRAMENTO — For better or worse, the first major-league Opening Day in this onetime minor-league town was one to remember. “This,” Joe Hattfield, 42, said from the grass berm in right field of Sutter Health Park, gesturing toward the …
‘Minor league’ or ‘baseball paradise’? Either way, A’s opener in Sacramento was one-of-a-kind Read MoreRICHMOND — A man has been convicted of murder in connection with the 2022 fatal shooting of a Bay Area man, court records show. Bobby Dee Dozier, 39, was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Emari Cook, 26, …
Richmond: Man with four murder arrests convicted of murder Read MoreRueben Chinyelu (9) hoists the trophy next to head coach Todd Golden after the Florida Gators advanced to the Final Four defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders 84-79 in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at …
Photos of the Week: March Madness, moments in pitching and slides, horses, beautiful food and 75 years celebrated Read MoreRICHMOND — The city council expressed concern over the health of West Contra Costa Unified School District and is looking for a possible partnership amid a budget crisis that is impacting the district. Dr. Kim Moses, interim superintendent of West …
School district budget cuts get closer look by Richmond council Read MoreBy OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ | Associated Press SAN QUENTIN — Hugs, tears, barking and tail wagging abounded at San Quentin’s prison when two black Labradors reunited with the incarcerated men who helped raise them to be service dogs. The emotional …
Tears and tail wags: San Quentin inmates reunite with service dogs they raised Read MoreBy JOHN WAWROW | Associated Press BRANTFORD, Ontario — John Davidson has difficulty remembering the last time Wayne Gretzky visited his childhood home across the street in this small city a couple hours’ drive southwest of Toronto. The modest home …
Trump tariffs and statehood comments about Canada stir loyalty debate about NHL great Wayne Gretzky Read MoreGiven how full up downtown San Jose hotels and restaurants were for last month’s ginormous Nvidia convention, locals might want to take advantage of the downtime between conventions to patronize these establishments. Signia By Hilton was among the hotels that …
Downtown San Jose restaurants serve up forkfuls of fun Read MoreFREMONT — Upset over benefits and large classroom sizes, the Fremont teachers’ union is threatening to go on strike if the school district does not meet its demands. A strike could begin next week, when the Fremont Unified District Teachers …
Fremont teacher union threatens possible strike Read MoreBy SOPHIE AUSTIN | Associated Press SACRAMENTO — The battle over transgender athletes’ participation in youth sports will come to California on Tuesday as state lawmakers debate two bills aimed at keeping trans kids and teens off sports teams consistent …
Battle over trans athletes’ participation in girls sports comes to California Capitol Read MoreA former Del Mar lifeguard filed a lawsuit against the city alleging he was discriminated against during the Covid-19 pandemic when the city imposed a vaccine mandate and then denied his religious exemption request. Related Articles Asian Americans and Pacific …
Former lifeguard sues California city for rejecting his Covid-19 vaccine exemption Read MoreAuthor’s note: Teams, please update MaxPreps and GameChanger with full stats and game results. They are vital to ensure accurate rankings and roundups. Thank you. Bay Area News Group softball Top 20 (Mercury News & East Bay Times) No. 1 …
High school softball rankings, April 1, 2025: Bay Area News Group top 20 Read MoreRICHMOND — Riggers Loft owners Kevin and Barbara Brown poured their heart, soul and life savings into opening the East Bay taproom. Now the couple is preparing to say goodbye. The Browns have been locked in a legal battle with …
‘No mercy’: Riggers Loft loses legal battle with Richmond Read MoreJust when we thought we’ve seen everything, a company has announced its plans to sell breast milk-flavored ice cream. To promote the launch of its new 2-in-1 Manual Breast Pump, baby brand Frida said it will be releasing the limited-edition …
US company to deliver breast milk-flavored ice cream in 9 months Read MoreA vandal damaged a Tesla Cybertruck in the driveway of a residence in Novato, police said. The crime happened before sunrise Saturday on Truman Drive. The suspect threw a concrete chunk at a windshield, slashed the tires and used duct …
Bay Area vandal targets Tesla Cybertruck Read MoreA San Diego County jury has awarded a former National City police officer $10 million in damages after she said the department sexually harassed, discriminated against and retaliated against her and tolerated a hostile work environment. Jurors agreed that Ashley Cummins was …
Jury awards $10 million to former cop who accused California police of discrimination, harassment Read MoreAnd so the word went out almost precisely two months after fire incinerated most of the Pacific Palisades district in Los Angeles: “The water is OK again, you can drink it, come on back home.” Related Articles Elias: H-1B debate …
Elias: Consumer issues likely to plague long recovery from L.A. fires Read MoreThe U.S. Coast Guard and Navy rescued 17 migrants and one American from a disabled vessel drifting about 50 miles off the coast of San Diego Sunday. Related Articles Judge pauses Trump administration plans to end temporary legal protections for …
17 migrants, 1 American rescued from disabled vessel off California coast Read MoreA 39-year-old Long Beach man who was part of a group that stole more than $2.6 million during a Beverly Hills smash-and-grab robbery was sentenced to seven years in prison on Monday, March 31. The smash-and-grab robbery occurred in March …
Man sentenced to 7 years for over $2.6 million Beverly Hills smash-and-grab robbery Read MoreDisneyland’s new Star Wars projection show in Galaxy’s Edge is a mix of technical marvel and wonderful storytelling told in a difficult venue with a messy schedule. The new “Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga” nightly projection show debuted over …
When can you watch Disneyland’s new Star Wars show? It’s complicated Read MoreSan Diego police are investigating after a 9-year-old girl died hours after she had undergone dental surgery, officials said. Silvanna Moreno was found unresponsive in her bed hours after being placed under anesthesia at a Vista dental office March 18, …
9-year-old California girl dies hours after dental surgery Read MoreBy Alastair Bland | CalMatters At 90% of the state historical average, the Sierra Nevada snowpack is far better than last year. But it’s nothing like the record-smashing 2023. Despite some heavy rainstorms and squalls of snow in recent months, …
California snowpack below average — what does this mean for water supplies? Read MoreHigh School baseball rankings April, 2025: Bay Area News Group Top 20 Bay Area News Group Baseball Top 20 (Mercury News & East Bay Times) (Records through Tuesday) No. 1 SERRA (11-1) Previous ranking: 1 Since last ranking: Lost to …
High School baseball rankings April 1, 2025: Bay Area News Group Top 20 Read MoreLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has released new breakthrough findings on one of science’s biggest mysteries — one that Albert Einstein once called his “biggest blunder.” In March, Berkeley Lab researchers presented data gathered from 14 million galaxies at the American …
Einstein called it his “biggest blunder.” Now a Berkeley Lab breakthrough is shedding light on the mysteries of dark energy and cosmic expansion Read MoreToday is Tuesday, April 1, the 91st day of 2025. There are 274 days left in the year. This is April Fool’s Day. Today in history: On April 1, 1945, American forces launched the amphibious invasion of Okinawa during World …
Today in History: April 1, US forces invade Okinawa during World War II Read MoreDEAR HARRIETTE: I bought property a few years ago. I’m not happy about how my real estate agent operated during that initial transaction, but I kept working with her. Related Articles Harriette Cole: I screwed up, and my friend lost …
Harriette Cole: How do I tell her that I’m not going to recommend her? Read MoreDear Eric: I am a lesbian in my late 60s. Recently I had a dream of a woman I knew back in the ’70s. Related Articles Asking Eric: Does my Golden Bachelor mindset make me look foolish to the rest …
Asking Eric: I had a dream about this woman so I went to her house. Things got weird. Read MoreDEAR ABBY: My little sister is getting married, and our family is thrilled for her. Related Articles Dear Abby: I have an ex I’m obsessed with and a husband I can’t abandon Dear Abby: After decades of marriage, I’ve met …
Dear Abby: If I’m not even a bridesmaid, why should I give a speech? Read MoreDEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a cashier in a grocery store, and we’re required to wear a name tag with our first name printed boldly. Related Articles Miss Manners: I have a game I play with strangers. Am I being rude? …
Miss Manners: I have to wear a name tag, and I hate the way these men say my name Read MoreBy Doug Feinberg The Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The women’s Final Four is full of star players, top seeds and historic programs. There will be no Cinderellas in Tampa, Florida, this week with No. 1 seeds South Carolina, UCLA …
Favorite UConn joins 3 top seeds in South Carolina, UCLA and Texas in women’s Final Four Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO – A federal jury on Monday found a sex worker guilty of voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting a client at the Presidio, according to prosecutors. Related Articles Three arrested in Half Moon Bay for shoplifting groceries Peninsula man …
Sex worker convicted of killing client in San Francisco Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO – A judge on Monday sentenced an East Bay woman to 33 months and one day in federal prison for filing false insurance claims using stolen identities, according to prosecutors. Related Articles As East Bay man beat intruder …
Oakland woman sentenced to federal prison for filing false insurance claims Read MoreWEST SACRAMENTO — Where am I? I know what the dateline says — the A’s are playing here, but they won’t tell me what “here” is. We’re in a ballpark where the Giants’ Triple-A affiliate played here yesterday, but those …
Kurtenbach: Is it Sacramento? Las Vegas? What is this new A’s home? Read MoreHOUSTON — Jordan Hicks sat isolated in the third-base dugout hours prior to first pitch, taking a brief beat to bask in the moment. He’s known Houston for nearly three decades; it still had that same fragrance. Entering Monday, Hicks …
SF Giants’ Hicks dominates Astros in first hometown start Read MoreWEST SACRAMENTO — The first thing that should be noted is the dateline. “I mean, I’d rather be playing in Oakland,” Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner said. Instead, the Oakland native was a reluctant participant in history Monday night, the first …
A’s admit Sacramento opener ‘feels different’ as Cubs’ Oakland native maligns move Read MoreCalifornia must submit its sex education curriculums to the Trump administration by Tuesday for an unusual “medical accuracy review” that some LGBTQ advocates fear is a move by the administration to find new ways to limit gender-affirming care. The investigation targets …
Trump administration targets California sex ed program Read MoreCalifornia’s political watchdog organization is slapping former Assemblymember Evan Low with a $106,000 fine for 23 counts of violating state campaign finance laws — allegations that include using his tech nonprofit to pay actor Alec Baldwin more than $227,000 to …
Evan Low fined $106,000 for campaign finance violations including “intent to conceal” payment to Alec Baldwin Read MoreSubmit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Democrats must heed shift to right in 2026 Re: “Pelosi’s political future intrigues insiders, outsiders” (Page A1, March 24). After reading this article, it’s apparent …
Letters: Democrats must heed the shift to the right in 2026 elections Read MoreHOUSTON — Justin Verlander was never dead set on joining the San Francisco Giants at the beginning of the offseason. Verlander and Jim Crane, the owner of the Houston Astros, each had interest in Verlander returning to Houston for the …
‘I loved my time here’: SF Giants’ Verlander talks return to Houston Read MoreSubmit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. To break with past, elect Taylor as mayor Barbara Lee has served her district well in Congress, but now is a time when Oakland desperately …
Letters: For Oakland to break with past, elect Loren Taylor mayor Read More