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Fred Zinnemann’s tightly wound 1973 film “The Day of the Jackal,” and the Frederick Forsyth novel he adapted it from, are tough acts to follow. While Peacock’s 10-part series doesn’t rival either, it’s still a remarkably well-done update worth your …

By MAYA SWEEDLER | Associated Press WASHINGTON  — One week after Election Day, control of the U.S. House rests on just over a dozen races where winners have not yet been determined. Nine states have at least one uncalled House …

NEW YORK  — 23andMe is laying off 40% of its workforce, or more than 200 employees, and discontinuing its therapeutics division as the struggling genetic testing company attempts to slash costs. The latest restructuring efforts were announced by 23andMe on …

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah coach Kyle Whittingham walked into his news conference Saturday night, complimented his players, touched on the controversial officiating — “Things out there were ridiculous” — then addressed the offensive second half offense in a come-from-ahead …

What is it about “La Bohème” and “Carmen”? Counted among the most beloved operas of all time, both are returning to Bay Area stages in the next few days. Longtime opera fans as well as first-time audiences are drawn to …

SAN FRANCISCO — A man suspected of slashing a woman with a knife on a BART train earlier this month has been charged by prosecutors with one count of attempted murder, authorities said Tuesday. San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins made …

PRUNEDALE – A male employee at the Prunedale Christian Academy was arrested Nov. 8 for alleged sexual assault of a juvenile student. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is searching for more possible victims. Michael Louis Moon, 22, was a teacher …

In one regard, the Pac-12 hasn’t splintered: All 12 schools remain tied to the bowls that have been affiliated with the conference in recent years. Exceptions are made for teams that qualify for the College Football Playoff as conference winners …

Eggs, milk, sugar and spice are all nice ingredients, but they’re oh-so-much better blended together in a dreamy eggnog, a drink so rich that it’s literally dessert in a glass. Whether you drink it cold or hot, straight up or …

SAN JOSE — An iconic San Jose hotel is worth well over $200 million and has a brighter outlook, according to court papers that sketch out a legal battle that may determine the property’s fate and ownership. The court case …

By Gina Hamadey | Bloomberg Ten million visitors came through Cancún in 2023, representing 1 in 4 tourists to Mexico that year. For a country three times the size of Texas, rich with culture, art and nature, the figure is …

By Mary Schlangenstein | Bloomberg Southwest Airlines Co. will offer voluntary departure packages or extended leaves to airport workers in 18 cities, including San Jose and Los Angeles, as aircraft delivery delays force the carrier to trim its flying plans. …

The Giants are among a handful of teams expected to travel to Southern California this week to visit superstar free-agent outfielder Juan Soto, MLB insider Jon Heyman reported Monday. Also tied to the 26-year-old slugger are the Mets, Dodgers, Red …

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira | CNN Let’s be honest — people have a habit of bringing their phones to the bathroom. I’ve been guilty of it myself, and chances are that someone is on the toilet reading this article right now. …

Kensington Palace has finally taken action to address an apparent error made by a well-known royal reporter, who incorrectly suggested in September that Kate Middleton never had cancer but was instead diagnosed with “pre-cancerous cells.” The report by Rhiannon Mills, …

A Monterey County Sheriff deputy was arrested for concealing a handmade weapon and committing criminal conspiracy while working inside the county’s jail facility. Deputy Gaspar Estevez was booked into the San Benito County Jail for multiple felonies, according to a …

After 10 grueling regular-season games over 11 weeks, the postseason has arrived. De La Salle and Pittsburg remain as the Top 2 teams in the latest Bay Area News Group rankings, but San Ramon Valley bumps St. Francis down a …

For all the well-warranted discussion of Juan Soto, another in-their-prime superstar has officially hit the free-agent market. And for the Giants, he’s far more financially feasible. This past Saturday, the Chiba Lotte Marines announced that they will begin the process …

In one of the most competitive and closely watched Congressional races of this election cycle, Republican Rep. Mike Garcia conceded to Democrat George Whitesides, a political newcomer, on Monday, Nov. 11, drawing to close the drama around this high-stakes race …

The perfect storm of high winds and dry conditions that facilitated the Mountain fire’s rapid spread in Camarillo will not be an issue this week as humidity rises and wind speeds eventually lower, and crews are “buttoning up” the fire, …

A San Fernando man accused of masterminding a 2016 Fullerton triple murder with ties to the “furry community” admitted playing a role in the high-profile slayings shortly after his arrest, telling a detective “I really wish this hadn’t gone down” …

FREMONT — After multiple lead changes since last Tuesday’s election, Councilwoman Teresa Cox has a slight edge over challenger Raymond Liu for Fremont’s District 6 seat, according to the latest election results. Cox, a former Ohlone Community College District Board …

The Port of Oakland received the largest federal grant in Bay Area port history last month as part of the Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act to accelerate the country’s clean energy transition, but the future of that effort may be uncertain …

A weekend blaze that damaged six homes and left a dog dead in Pasadena started from compost that self-ignited, authorities said. The fire began outside a residence in the 1000 block of East Bell Street, said Lisa Derderian, a city …

The parent company of Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain has no plans to close any of its 42 theme parks and water parks while the North American amusement park chain continues to weigh the potential sale of …

Enter the nondescript Neon Works warehouse in North Oakland, and you’ll find yourself suddenly immersed in rainbow light. It’s as if a time-warping tornado from the 1950s Bay Area wrapped all the neon signs up and dumped them in one …

On a recent fall evening, Lulu Huang stands before a sea of glowing roses, tens of thousands radiating multiple colors. Nearby are dragons, fairies and other fantastical characters demanding attention as part of a nearly unfathomable tapestry of LED lights. …

By ELLIOT SPAGAT, Associated Press SAN DIEGO  — Donald Trump’s first picks for immigration policy jobs spent the last four years angling for this moment. Stephen Miller and Thomas Homan had critical roles in the first Trump administration and are …

By JONATHAN J. COOPER, Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Democrat Ruben Gallego has been elected Arizona’s first Latino U.S. senator, defeating Republican Kari Lake and preventing Republicans from further padding their Senate majority. Gallego’s victory continues a string of Democratic …

San Diego has finished pulling more than 155,000 pounds of debris out of just one prominent riverbed encampment, illustrating how complex and expensive responding to homelessness can be when it’s allowed to last for years. The operation required a multimillion-dollar …

Klay Thompson and the Warriors were together for 13 mostly glorious years, but it just didn’t work out at the end. Thompson needed a fresh start, and the Warriors understood. They’ll always have a special place in their hearts for …

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter is a talented chef. She has a job cooking for a family of four. They appreciate her food, are not too terribly picky, and pay better than her former thankless jobs in “hospitality.” Related Articles …

San Jose — Thanks to a monumental effort from a number of companies, civic organizations and individuals, the 106th annual Veterans Day parade hit the streets of downtown San Jose on Monday despite the rain. The grand marshal for this …

The San Jose Sharks fought all the way back to tie their game with the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday after falling behind by three goals early in the second period. The only thing the Sharks were missing was a finishing …

RICHMOND — Police arrested nine people and impounded four vehicles following an illegal sideshow in the early morning hours of Saturday, according to a social media post from the Richmond Police Department. Around 12:21 a.m., officers responded to the 1300 …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. We shouldn’t blame loss on Harris choice Re: “Liberals need introspection to understand loss” (Page A7, Nov. 7). Bret Stephens, from the New York Times, …

California voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have banned forced labor in jails and prisons, yet more evidence from the Nov. 5 election that voters have lost their appetite for criminal justice reforms amid growing frustrations over what many …