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It may have felt much like winter early Wednesday and it may feel that way again early Thursday. But to hear the National Weather Service tell it, all the extreme cold signaled was that season’s final gasp. “Once we get …

By By SARAH PARVINI and MARK SHERMAN | Associated Press WASHINGTON — After TikTok was banned in the United States earlier this year, President Donald Trump gave the platform a reprieve, barreling past a law that was passed in Congress …

Los Gatos is asking for a judge to weigh in on a conflicting interpretation regarding builder’s remedy applications. The town filed a lawsuit last week at the Santa Clara County Superior Court for clarification regarding the application process for builder’s …

By Hannah Rabinowitz | CNN A California man is planning to plead guilty two years after he was charged in an alleged plot to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, his lawyers said Wednesday. Attorneys for Nicholas Roske, who was …

Following news of Val Kilmer’s death Tuesday at age 65, many fans have returned to one particular scene in the actor’s storied film career: His last one, opposite Tom Cruise, in the 2022 blockbuster, “Top Gun: Maverick.” In a cameo …

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with a truck driver who wants to sue for triple damages over a CBD hemp product he says was falsely advertised as being free from marijuana’s …

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD | Associated Press LOS ANGELES  — Former Biden administration Health Secretary Xavier Becerra on Wednesday became the latest Democrat to join the crowded field seeking to become California’s next governor, a contest that could be dramatically …

All-Bay Area News Group girls basketball team  Player of the Year KK Lacanlale, Acalanes, 5-5, senior Engine for Acalanes team that advanced to the school’s first-ever North Coast Section Open Division championship game. Lacanlale, who was the Most Valuable Player …

A Daly City man was sentenced to life in prison for killing the boyfriend of a woman who for months refused his romantic advances in 2018. Kevin B. Prasad, 38, was sentenced to life in prison without parole plus a …

By LOLITA C. BALDOR | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The final U.S. soldier who went missing in Lithuania has been found dead, bringing to an end a massive weeklong search for the four service members whose armored vehicle was pulled …

By BERNARD CONDON | Associated Press NEW YORK  — Tesla sales declined 13% in the first three months of the year, another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers. The double-digit drop is …

A military veteran wanted by police was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a parked vehicle this week at the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in the latest of a string of suicides connected to the …

Free meals West Valley and Mission colleges are set to launch the first universal free meal program at a community college in the U.S. this fall. According to recent studies in the West Valley-Mission Community College District, almost one-third of …

​​A new book about the savage 1990 murder of a UCLA college student, penned by famed retired LAPD homicide detective Rick Jackson, who now lives in Danville, ends with a coda that’s relevant to current debates about offering second chances …

LAFAYETTE – When Karyss “KK” Lacanlale had the ball in her hands, Acalanes’ high-octane attack became supercharged.  Even if she was standing near her opponent’s own basket.  The floor general – blessed with a quick shot and an even quicker …

We learned everything we needed to know in the Warriors’ win over the Memphis Grizzlies. So what do you want to know? If you’re looking for reasons to buy into the Golden State Warriors going into the NBA’s postseason, you …

The partial skeletal remains discovered March 22, 1995, in a riverbed off of Highway 129 east of Rogge Lane near Aromas are those of 13-year-old Laura O’Malley (pictured) from Queens, New York. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office recently identified …

A jury has acquitted a boat resident of felony charges for dousing a Richardson Bay harbormaster with bear spray. The verdict on Friday capped the six-day trial of Kimberly Susan Slater, 34. The felony counts included obstructing an executive officer, …

Marin County investigators arrested a federal probationer on allegations of methamphetamine sales and gun offenses. Investigators searched the suspect’s San Rafael home and a storage unit in Richmond and seized 14 firearms, including assault rifles and stolen guns, sheriff’s Deputy …

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has agreed to allow a nonprofit group to operate aging stables in the Los Gatos foothills, pending approval of a long-term agreement. Bear Creek Stables has long been a place to board and learn …

SAN JOSE – After three straight years of being at or near the bottom of the NHL standings, the San Jose Sharks recognize the need to make improvements for next season. The only question is how. Perhaps one of their Southern …

In a not so unexpected move, Jack in the Box has named interim CEO Lance Tucker its permanent chief executive, just a little over a month after the former head of the company resigned. While Tucker’s restaurant experience is broad …

By ROB MAADDI | AP Pro Football Writer PALM BEACH, Fla. — A decision on the future of the tush push has been pushed until next month. NFL team owners had been set to vote Tuesday on Green Bay’s proposal …

A wife stabbed her husband to death the morning of his birthday in 2021 as he lay in bed at their Santa Ana home, a prosecutor told jurors on Tuesday at the outset of the woman’s murder trial. A defense …

A Pasadena Unified School District security officer was removed from her position after allegations she forced an 11-year-old, middle school student to duct tape her own mouth as punishment for talking too loudly. The father, Ricardo Hurtado, said in a …

Today is Wednesday, April 2, the 92nd day of 2025. There are 273 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 2, 2005, John Paul II, the Polish pope born Karol Józef Wojtyła, died in his Vatican apartment …

Rancho Santa Fe’s Paige Hansen recently appeared on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” pitching her growing company BAM,  America’s first-ever buckwheat milk. With her time in the tank, Hansen hoped to showcase not just her eco-friendly plant-based product but shine a light …

It’s going to be another lean summer for roller coaster fans in Southern California this year. But 2026 is shaping up to be the best year for coaster fans in more than two decades. None of the top seven theme …

DEAR HARRIETTE: Last year, I started partnering with a local business to put on events that allowed for people to get acquainted with new neighbors without all the awkwardness. Related Articles Harriette Cole: How do I tell her that I’m …

Dear Eric: A lady I know does shopping for Instacart, and occasionally she will post on Facebook photos of homes she has delivered to, adding comments like “look at this cool home I delivered groceries to today!” Isn’t that a …

DEAR ABBY: I was married to a police officer for 20 years. It wasn’t a warm marriage. We divorced 20 years ago. Related Articles Dear Abby: If I’m not even a bridesmaid, why should I give a speech? Dear Abby: …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My teenage son has begun seeing a new neurologist, who is highly recommended and seems to be very skilled. Related Articles Miss Manners: I have to wear a name tag, and I hate the way these men …

With each basket, Stephen Curry continues to join more and more rarified air.  He already owns the all-time record for 3-point makes, recently nailing his 4,000th triple. That long-range prowess, along with the ability to power inside for layups, drop …

ALAMEDA COUNTY – BART trains are not running between Union City and Hayward due to a medical emergency, the transit agency said. Related Articles Some VTA light rail service resumes Monday Woman survives vehicle collision with train in Oakland They …

Defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin was injured by Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano early in the third period of Tuesday’s game at Honda Center. Mukhamadullin ran into Troy Terry in the neutral zone, a play that knocked down the Ducks forward. Vatrano …

PITTSBURG — Though it was April Fools, Granada wasn’t messing around in its matchup with Pittsburg.  On a windy afternoon and in a battle of the East Bay’s top two programs, Granada – ranked fourth in the latest Bay Area …

SAN JOSE – A man was shot and killed Tuesday morning in San Jose, according to authorities. Related Articles San Jose police announce arrest in March 15 shooting South Bay woman stabbed ex-boyfriend at his front door, police say Toddler …

HOUSTON — Logan Webb is a different pitcher now than he was last year. He’s tweaked his mechanics. He’s upped his cutter usage. He’s altered his changeup. At his core, he remains the Giants’ ace of staff. Webb turned in …

Steph Curry raced past Jimmy Butler, with his hands up and ready for the pass, late in the first half of Tuesday night’s game at Memphis.  Curry received the pass he wanted and, some 30 feet away from the rim …

DUBLIN – A magnitude 3.0 earthquake jolted the East Bay on Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Related Articles Letters: Let’s do our part to preserve Bay Area’s rich legacy 3.2 magnitude earthquake reported off Southern California coast …