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Looking for vacation inspiration? Men’s Journal recently ranked the best vacation destinations in the country, including everything from beach towns to gastronomic treasures and adventure-packed gems. It’s a coast-to-coast, border-to-border array of 50 tempting spots, complete with tips on when …

DEAR JOAN: Over the past four weeks, a pair of juncos have twice built nests and laid eggs in our hanging geraniums. We became aware when we observed the parent birds keeping a very close eye on us when we were …

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho sheriff’s deputy died after being shot by a driver during a traffic stop, and a man believed to be the shooting suspect was later fatally shot by police, authorities said Sunday. This photo provided …

The penultimate year in the Pac-12 was not a profitable one for the Four Corners schools. Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah combined to book a $34.1 million operating shortfall in 2023, according to financial reports submitted to the NCAA …

SAN FRANCISCO — As the Friday night sun started to set at Oracle Park, Jordan Hicks looked into the outfield and thought about the two ERA leaders in the National League. In first place was Reynaldo Lopez, a 30-year-old right-hander …

SANTA CLARA – Here comes the 49ers’ most dramatic first-round action in an NFL Draft since 2021. Disclaimer: They haven’t had a first-round pick in either of the past two drafts, by virtue of their ill-fated climb in 2021 to …

Dear Amy: My brother is due to get married next year and, while I’m really happy for him, I’m dreading the idea of having to see my mother again. Related Articles Advice | Ask Amy: How do I tell my …

DEAR ABBY: The first Christmas my future husband and I were dating, he gave me an angel ring. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: These ‘friends’ keep insulting me, and they’re not joking Advice | Dear Abby: We’re afraid the …

Bay FC fell behind early and never caught up Saturday in Kansas City as they lost to the Current, 5-2. The expansion team gave up two goals in the game’s first six minutes: First, KC forward Bia scored after an …

By BRIAN DULIK (Associated Press) CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Naylor hit a two-run homer and celebrated by striking himself on the helmet with his bat, providing the Cleveland Guardians with the go-ahead run in a 6-3 victory over the Oakland …

Softball Granada 7, No. 15 College Park 6 Delaney Aumua’s two-out home run over the center field wall gave Granada the lead in the top of the seventh inning, a lead Granada would not relinquish after pitcher Ella VonBergen closed …

LOS GATOS — Mountain View junior Hannah Rutherford set two meet records Saturday at the Central Coast Section Top 8 meet at Los Gatos High. Rutherford won the 400 meters in a sizzling 53.77 seconds, shattering the previous meet record …

Roman Gabriel, one of the leading pro football passers of his time, who complemented his rocket arm with an imposing physique over 16 seasons beginning in 1962, died Saturday at his home in Little River, South Carolina. He was 83. …

BERKELEY — The Cal football spring showcase turned out to be a showcase for the Bears’ top two quarterbacks and a handful of starters mixed in with lesser-known players. Cal held out 25 players, including star running back Jadyn Ott, …

SAN JOSE – The 2023-2024 San Jose Sharks reconvened for one last time Saturday, hoping they would never have to experience another season like the one they just endured. “If this isn’t (rock bottom),” Sharks general manager Mike Grier said, …

An Oakland police officer who was critically injured in a crash while responding to a call six years ago died Saturday morning, authorities said. Officer Jordan Wingate succumbed to his injuries while surrounded by family and friends — including his …

SAN FRANCISCO — With Alex Cobb suffering a second setback in his recovery from offseason surgery, the Giants began shifting the eggs in their starting rotation to another basket. On Saturday, they struck a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays …

SAN FRANCISCO — Two days later, the Giants are still riding Logan Webb’s coattails. Thanks to the seven strong innings from their ace Thursday night, the Giants were able to withstand a second straight subpar showing from their starting pitcher. …

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture is hopeful he’ll be able to play again this fall but admitted he still has some lingering concerns that his nagging groin injury will never completely go away. “With injuries, that’s …

MORAGA – Mario Storti easily handled BYU’s drop kick, something akin to a punt, and began to glide along the grass at Saint Mary’s College.  Instead of trying to make four or five opponents miss, he offloaded the ball to …

The Cal women’s gymnastics team capped the best season in program history with a runner-up finish at the NCAA Championships on Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas. Second-ranked LSU edged the No. 3 Bears 198.225-197.8500. Top-ranked and two-time defending champion Oklahoma …

Curious as to when top San Jose Sharks prospect Will Smith might leave Boston College and start his professional career? Sharks general manager Mike Grier is wondering the same thing. Grier said Saturday that he and Smith’s representative have spoken …

By Eddie Pells | Associated Press DENVER — Revelations of positive doping tests for nearly two dozen Chinese swimmers that went unpunished sparked an intense flurry of accusations and legal threats between the World Anti-Doping Agency and the head of …

By The Associated Press A look at what’s in the $95 billion package passed by the House on Saturday that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza. …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music star Morgan Wallen, who faces charges stemming in part from accusations that he threw a chair off the rooftop of a six-story bar, says he’s “not proud” of his behavior and accepts responsibility. The …

SAN FRANCISCO — It took the Giants seven games before Jorge Soler slugged their first home run of the season at Oracle Park in Friday night’s loss. Not 24 hours later, Jung Hoo Lee raised the count to two in …

By Matthew Lee | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China this coming week as Washington and Beijing try to keep ties on an even keel despite major differences on issues from the path …

TOKYO (AP) — Two Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force helicopters were believed to have crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during night-time training, Japan’s defense minister said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Pedestrian hit, killed by driver …

By Jean Fernand Koena | Associated Press BANGUI, Central African Republic — At least 20 people have drowned in Central African Republic after a ferry sank while carrying passengers on a river, witnesses said Saturday. The wooden ferry was carrying …

A three-alarm fire broke out at an unoccupied building at 55 N. 13th Street in downtown San Jose on Saturday morning, leading to the evacuation of a nearby nursing home. No injuries were reported and the fire did not spread …

A 29-year-old driver struck and killed a pedestrian near the intersection of Tennyson Road and Lustig Court in South Hayward on Friday night. Emergency responders pronounced the victim, a 56-year-old man, dead at the scene, Hayward police said in a …

SAN FRANCISCO — Kai Wei-Teng is learning the tough reality of being the last reliever on the Giants’ 26-man roster. In that, the morning after providing mop-up duties, he no longer was on the roster. Teng, 25, was optioned to …

A cannabis grow warehouse in East Oakland went up in smoke in the early morning of 4/20. The blaze broke out shortly after 4:20 a.m. at a lived-in RV parked just in front of the warehouse, located at 1000 40th …

SAN FRANCISCO — A U.S. District Court judge on Friday sentenced a former Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur to serve 1½ years in federal prison for duping investors into backing a software-as-a-service company he founded, according to authorities. Related Articles Crime …

When it comes to technology, it stands to follow that the youngest generations get it more quickly than the rest of us. But that doesn’t mean we don’t need to try to keep up with them. That’s one of the …

After months of back-and-forth negotiations with Alameda County went nowhere, Oakland officials have proposed spending a combined $20 million to buy the county’s ownership shares in two notable pieces of East Bay real estate — both with ties to professional …

About 2,000 homicides were committed in Santa Clara County since 1978, but only 15 killers — the worst of the worst — are under sentence of death for the murders they committed over that period. District Attorney Jeff Rosen wants …

Despite our region’s long-standing support for public transit, it’s frustrating that Bay Area transit doesn’t work well for more people. Ridership was stagnant prior to the pandemic, and is now at about 70% of pre-pandemic levels — one of the weakest recoveries in the …

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr appeared on 95.7 The Game’s Willard and Dibs show the day after his Golden State Warriors were pummeled by the Sacramento Kings in an embarrassing season-ending beatdown in the play-in tournament, lamenting what could have …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I met a friend on Instagram, and she recently came over to crash at my place. To make things more lively, I invited my other friends to join. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: I live in an …