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When new state lawmakers are sworn in on Monday, California’s legislature will hit a historic milestone: 59 of its 120 members will be women. That means women will comprise 49% of the state’s legislature, or exactly one seat shy of …

There was a time, as odd as it may seem now, when Mike Krukow wasn’t fond of Duane Kuiper. “His uniform was perfect,” Krukow said. “It was sprayed on. He was single in the big leagues his whole 12-year career. …

The 49ers are 5-7. They have the same record as the NFL’s laughingstock, the Dallas Cowboys. They’re in last place in the NFC West, two games back of first-place Seattle, and they’re injured beyond recognition. This is a bad football …

When Tej Ravindra and Niket Sirsi bought a home in Menlo Park nearly a decade ago, they had no regrets — but they did feel they had made some compromises. Related Articles Real Estate | A retired teacher decided to …

By COLLEEN LONG and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had long pledged that he would not pardon his son, Hunter, who was set to be sentenced this month for gun and tax convictions. But …

A viral Disneyland food hack that was supposed to disappear at the end of the Halloween season and is still attracting passionate new fans will stick around through the end of the year and maybe longer if the social media …

San Diego’s federal courts played a crucial role during Donald Trump’s first presidency, both in the administration’s attempts to implement its border and immigration policies and the legal efforts to block those hardline practices. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Diego …

The Orange County public works crew that sparked the 23,526-acre Airport fire while moving boulders with heavy machinery failed to follow department “best practices” and bring a water truck for such emergencies, county documents show. “Someone didn’t follow directives,” a …

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Here is how the 49ers (5-7) graded in Sunday night’s 35-10 loss to the AFC East-clinching Buffalo Bills (9-2): PASS OFFENSE: D- The best thing that can be said: Brock Purdy said his “arm is fine,” …

A man who was reported to be holding a rifle that turned out to be fake died after police shot him in Downtown Santa Ana on Sunday night, Dec. 1. Officers responded around 5:30 p.m. to the area of Broadway …

Had you sat by Alizé Satberry a few years ago at Kearny High School or Herbert Hoover High School or one of several charters she attended, you might have noticed that her dresses were a few years out of style. …

DEAR HARRIETTE: My close friend constantly seeks my advice about the same relationship problems, but she never follows through on my suggestions. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: They seem to think my baby is their business Advice | Harriette …

Dear Eric: I am friends with a person I dated for a short while. We’re in our 50s. The only reason I still see her is that she doesn’t have any other friends. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: My …

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a beautiful daughter, soon to be 2 years old. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: My miracle was all over social media, but my family is still shunning me Advice | Dear Abby: …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For several years, my wife and I have hosted a large, somewhat elaborate holiday open house, complete with a lot of homemade dishes, champagne, activities and accommodations for children. We’ve often had more than 50 people attend. …

There’s too much pride on a team used to success to concede a lost season with five games to play. That’s about the most you can say about the 49ers following a snow-bound 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills Sunday …

The 49ers came into Sunday’s game with an all-too-clear insistence: We can go lower. Did you think last week’s loss to Green Bay was terrible? Well, check this out. The Niners found a way to make it even worse, losing …

The 49ers were absolutely shellacked Sunday for a second straight week as the Buffalo Bills beat them 35-10 on national television in a snowstorm. The loss marks just the fourth time in franchise history they have lost consecutive games by …

Josh Allen didn’t catch a pass Sunday night for the Bills against the 49ers, but he will get credit for a receiving touchdown on a play when he threw the ball. Leading 21-3 from the 49ers’ 9-yard line, Allen threw …

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Picturesque snow fell to the ground, then so did Christian McCaffrey. Inevitably the 49ers dropped as well for a third straight defeat, 35-10, on Sunday night against the AFC East-clinching Buffalo Bills. The 49ers’ upset bid …

Snow fell in Buffalo and so did the San Francisco 49er’s chances of a shot at the playoffs. The 49ers’ upset bid had life up until running back Christian McCaffrey left with a yet-to-be-specified knee injury on their second drive. …

CLAYTON — One person sustained third degree burns to 60% of their body after a Toyota Prius caught fire near Marsh Creek Road on Sunday afternoon. Within an hour, the burn victim was stabilized and airlifted by a medical helicopter …

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Christian McCaffrey exited Sunday night’s game against the Bills with a knee injury to suddenly halt the best start of his already truncated 49ers season. McCaffrey, on his seventh carry of this snowy night, ran to …

By ZEKE MILLER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and COLLEEN LONG WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his …

Full written statement from President Joe Biden on his decision to pardon his son: Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, …

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Quarterback Brandon Allen, the 49ers’ spot starter in last Sunday’s loss at Green Bay, has been demoted to the No. 3, emergency role for tonight’s game against the Buffalo Bills. Brock Purdy is expected to start …

The 49ers are in Buffalo hoping to get back on track in the snow. After losing two consecutive games, the Niners (5-6) face the Bills (9-2) on Sunday Night Football with Brock Purdy back under center. Purdy missed last week’s …

PITTSBURG VS. FOLSOM: ROUND 2  A year ago, a dejected Pittsburg team watched as Folsom celebrated winning the 2023 CIF NorCal regional on its renowned blue turf field. The Pirates’ perfect season and quest for its first state championship was …

By CARA ANNA and CAROLYN THOMPSON | Associated Press LOWVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Heavy snowfall and numbing temperatures kept parts of the U.S. in a deep freeze Sunday as the Thanksgiving holiday weekend drew to a close. Some snowmobilers and …

From a candlelight vigil in San Jose to a lakeside celebration in Oakland, Bay Area communities are coming together to honor those who lost their lives to AIDS and the continued progress to overcome the disease as part of World …

De La Salle coach Justin Alumbaugh was up at 4:30 on Sunday morning watching his team’s most recent matchup against Southern California superpower Mater Dei-Santa Ana. It was the Open Division state championship game in 2018, and De La Salle …

By Mark Long The Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was carted off the field after taking a violent elbow to the facemask from Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair, a former 49ers linebacker, that prompted two sideline-clearing scuffles. …

Bob Bryar, a former drummer with My Chemical Romance who played on the band’s career-defining rock opera, “The Black Parade,” has died, according to the band. He was 44. Related Articles News Obituaries | Silvia Pinal, film star from Mexico’s …

By ROB GILLIES TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s ambassador to the United States said Sunday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was successful in getting President-elect Donald Trump and key Cabinet nominees to understand that lumping Canada in with Mexico over the …

San Francisco police reported two homicides Friday, Nov. 29, a stabbing in the Mission district and a shooting in the Bayshore district. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Bay Area homicides 2024: Map and details The stabbing was reported …

DIVISION 1–AA North: Folsom at Pittsburg – Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. South: Newbury Park vs. Lincoln, San Diego at Southwestern College – Friday, Dec. 6 at 8:00 p.m. DIVISION 1–A North: St. Ignatius at Central, Fresno – Saturday, …

By Bay City News Wood burning fires and devices will be prohibited in the Bay Area on Sunday and Monday, after the Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued its first Spare the Air Alert of the winter season on …

The Best of the West offers fans a candid assessment of the top teams in the western third of the country — a collection of schools now scattered across five conferences: the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12 and Mountain …

SAN JOSE — Center Macklin Celebrini, who has helped fuel the San Jose Sharks’ recent resurgence, was named the NHL’s Rookie of the Month for November on Sunday. Celebrini didn’t play in every Sharks game last month but still led …

CONCORD — White Pony Express aims to chip away at food insecurity in the East Bay by finding ways to get surplus — yet high-quality — food into the hands of those who need nutritious sustenance. Since 2013, it has …