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Seventy-five candidates from the media, arts, sports and entertainment industries are vying for the temporary “sports czar” position that San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan calls a critical investment for helping coordinate 2026’s major South Bay events, which include Super Bowl …

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks took advantage of some shaky goaltending and scored four second-period goals on their way to a wild 8-5 win over the Seattle Kraken on Friday in a rare matinee game at SAP Center. …

San Jose State knows who it must beat to secure a spot in the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament. The Spartans, who had a bye in the first round of the Mountain West tournament this week and advanced to the final …

Associated Press MEXICO CITY — Silvia Pinal, an actress from Mexico’s Golden Age of cinema in the 1940s and 50s, has died. She was 93. Over her 60-year career, Pinal appeared in movies with Mexican comics like Cantinflas and Tin …

If you’re looking for the burger at Piatti in Danville, you won’t find it. The restaurant has officially reopened after an expensive renovation that saw its interior completely remodeled, and its menu too. Most of the American foods have been …

SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy will be back, but he’ll be missing key parts of his supporting cast. A look at who is out and who is questionable Sunday for the 49ers’ road game against the Buffalo Bills: OUT Defensive …

OAKLAND — The suspect in a July homicide has been charged, but under a different name than the one she was arrested under, court records show. Prosecutors filed a murder charge against 33-year-old Seqyouia Ericks, who was originally arrested as …

BERKELEY — A woman died Friday morning after she was struck by an Amtrak train, authorities said. Her name has not yet been released pending notification of her family. The fatal collision happened about 10:11 a.m. Friday on the railroad …

SAN FRANCISCO — As the team expected, Steph Curry’s runner’s knees likely won’t knock him out for multiple games, with the superstar on pace to play against the Suns on Saturday. Curry, 36, practiced in full on Friday after missing …

The Oakland Zoo is leaning into the holiday spirit and the animals seem to be loving it. While the Zoo’s Glowfari event lights up the skies with giant glow-in-the-dark animal structures at night, the real-life animals have been munching on …

The 49ers are walking into a winter wonderland. A lake-effect storm warning is in effect for the Buffalo area through Monday night, with multiple feet of snow expected before the Bills host the 49ers on Sunday night at Highmark Stadium …

By SARAH EL DEEB | Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents breached Syria’s largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, according to a war monitor and fighters, in a surprise attack that sent …

OAKLAND — A Sacramento County man has been linked to more than a dozen alleged crimes, including pimping two women, shooting a bystander in the neck during a rolling gun battle, and keeping a gun where a young girl could …

The Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Send questions to wilnerhotline@bayareanewsgroup.com and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line. Or hit me on the social media platform X: @WilnerHotline Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity. With a 12-team College Football Playoff, does …

By BRIAN MELLEY and PAN PYLAS | Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers gave initial approval on Friday to a bill to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales, following an impassioned debate that saw …

A 21-year-old driver was charged with murder for a San Francisco crash that killed two women in his car. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | One dead following two-car crash on Peninsula freeway Crashes and Disasters | All lanes of …

LIVERMORE — Police here have launched a homicide investigation into the death of an 80-year-old woman who was knocked to the ground at a senior living home and died from her injuries, authorities said. The 80-year-old victim died earlier this …

OAKLAND — A man was fatally shot Thursday night in East Oakland and a wounded man who showed up later at a hospital was arrested as a suspect in the case, authorities said. Authorities were still trying Friday to identify …

SAN JOSE — Ethan Cardwell will play Friday, but Mikael Granlund’s availability remains a game-time decision as the San Jose Sharks get set to face the Seattle Kraken to close a four-game homestand. Granlund will participate in pregame warmups before …

The Hotline is delighted to provide college football fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Seattle-based national recruiting editor for 247Sports. He submitted the following report on Nov. 27 …

By THOMAS ADAMSON PARIS (AP) — Five years after a catastrophic fire reduced Notre Dame Cathedral to a smoldering shell, journalists got a first glimpse of the Gothic masterpiece’s fully restored interiors during a visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. …

SAN JOSE STATE VS. STANFORD Records: San Jose State (6-5, 3-4 Mountain West); Stanford (3-8, 2-6 ACC) Kickoff: 1 p.m. Saturday, CEFCU Stadium, San Jose TV: CBS Radio: KTRB (860 AM), KNBR (1050 AM) Series history: Stanford leads the series …

PITTSBURG — A person died early Friday in a multi-car crash on state Highway 4, the California Highway Patrol said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | One dead following two-car crash on Peninsula freeway Crashes and Disasters | One juvenile …

For Craig Woodson and Miles Williams, sixth-year starters at safety for Cal, Saturday’s regular-season finale at No. 9 SMU is an unexpected joy as a bridge to their past. Woodson and Williams are among 20 Golden Bears from Texas, and …

A freeway crash involving two cars killed a person Thursday night, the California Highway Patrol said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | All lanes of East Bay highway closed following fatal crash in Pittsburg Crashes and Disasters | One juvenile …

Burlingame football player Cole Hardtke is the Bay Area News Group’s boys high school athlete of the week for Nov. 18-23. In online voting that ended at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Hardtke finished with 50.44% of the vote. Los Gatos football …

Inflation? Tariffs? Trade wars? After a contentious election, Bay Area shoppers may still feel nervous about the economy’s direction, but many appear ready to spend this holiday season — albeit with a keen eye on prices. Heading into the Thanksgiving …

California Gov. Gavin Newsom picked an unlikely spot for one of his first appearances since Democrats took a walloping in the November general election: a Kern County cement plant in Lebec, population 1,200. Newsom is on a tour of the …

“Do you have a cat?” a colleague asks during a business meeting. We both look down at my black pants, which are covered in blonde fur. “A dog,” I say, smiling meekly, “two, actually,” as if that somehow excuses my …

Crime has been a see-saw issue in California for most of the last 40 years. Leniency was in vogue for a while recently, but now the balance is back to getting tougher, as polls this fall showed many voters believed …

The breakup of the Pac-12 Conference halted many of Stanford’s traditional rivalries, including the annual games against Southern Cal and UCLA. But it did allow the Cardinal to restart its rivalry game against San Jose State on Friday (1 p.m., …

Politicians love to pass resolutions. It keeps them busy and out of trouble. Most of the resolutions are worthy but full of flowery language and have no earth-shaking impact. That will almost surely be the case again this week in …

Carondelet water polo player Ainsley Swann is the Bay Area News Group’s girls high school athlete of the week for Nov. 18-23. In online voting that ended at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Swann finished with 58.98% of the votes. Archbishop Mitty …

DEAR HARRIETTE: My boyfriend and I became lovers at an early age. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: This is what we need from Gen Z, and what they need from us Advice | Harriette Cole: My bridesmaids are trying …

Dear Eric: Your response to “Sad In Urinetown” strongly implies that urinating on plants can only be a mentally disordered behavior. I challenge this. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: Would it be tacky to display photos of our real …

DEAR ABBY: I am a male singer and guitarist who has been playing in small local venues most of my life. Related Articles November 28, 2024 Advice | Dear Abby: We were hard on our daughter and now she doesn’t …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have been invited to the wedding of a very good friend’s son. When I went online to RSVP, it said, “Attire: evening cocktail — slacks, cocktail dresses, jackets, etc.” Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: Is …

All eastbound lanes on Highway 84 were temporarily closed on Thursday evening due to a multicar crash that occurred near the Dumbarton Bridge. There were no injuries and alcohol was not a factor, according to a post that the California …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Volleyball captain feels effect of controversy Re: “Judge: Transgender player can play in tourney” (Page C1, Nov. 26). Brooke Slusser, the athletically talented San Jose …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Toll hikes restrict residents’ mobility Re: “Toll hikes could rise to more than $11” (Page A1, Oct. 26). As a lifelong Bay Area resident I …