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Liam Payne’s influencer girlfriend and others believe he “could have been saved” after watching “painful”  CCTV footage of him, high on drugs and being carried through the lobby of his Argentinian hotel, moments before he fell to his death from …

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks returned goalie Yaroslav Askarov to the San Jose Barracuda of the AHL on Tuesday morning and recalled defenseman Jack Thompson. Askarov, making his first start in San Jose, won his first game in …

The stage is set for a dramatic finish to the section high school football playoffs. Four championship games involving teams from the Bay Area News Group’s coverage area will be played Friday, five Saturday. The winners will advance to NorCal …

By Catherine E. Shoichet | CNN It’s rare to hear Elon Musk discuss the details of his own immigration journey. But the billionaire tech tycoon opened up about some of it over the weekend in a series of posts on the …

A woman whose car flipped into a Northern California irrigation ditch on Monday was rescued by a stranger — who, the CHP said, was also first on the scene at a fatal crash last month. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters …

A resolution reaffirming Los Gatos’s commitment to supporting community members regardless of their identity failed to receive the support it needed to be put on a future Town Council agenda during the Nov. 19 Los Gatos Town Council meeting. Councilmember …

By Eliyahu Kamisher, Keith Laing and David R. Baker | Bloomberg Tesla Inc.’s electric vehicles would be shut out from consumer rebates under a proposal by California Governor Gavin Newsom, pitting the prospective Democratic presidential hopeful against Republican power player …

Bay Area News Group Top 25 (Mercury News & East Bay Times) No. 1 DE LA SALLE (12-0) Previous ranking: 1 Last week: Beat Pittsburg 10-7 in NCS Open final Up next: TBA No. 2 PITTSBURG (10-2) Previous ranking: 2 …

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 …

The end appears to be in sight for a seemingly endless flow of rain that again was expected to stream down steadily on the Bay Area for at least part of Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Next up …

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers are yesterday’s news. They’re hardly a blip on the NFL radar screen, and justifiably so, after a 38-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers Sunday at Lambeau Field. While Fox analyst and NFL great Tom …

By Eliza Haverstock, NerdWallet The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open to all students as of Nov. 18 — and you should submit it as soon as possible if you think you might be in college …

Airports and roads are expected to be crowded this Thanksgiving season, as millions of people travel to and from the Bay Area. While regional flight hubs are preparing for an influx of Thanksgiving passengers, the number of people flying to …

Northern California wineries are hosting a variety of spirited tastings for the holidays and on into the new year. Here’s just a sampling of what’s on deck for the Bay Area. West Wines Scandinavian Christmas Celebration: 11 a.m. to 4 …

SAN JOSE — San Jose Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky knew Macklin Celebrini’s skillset well before the former Boston University standout began his professional career. Now that he’s his head coach, Warsofsky is equally impressed with Celebrini’s ability to adapt. After …

Derek Tran maintained his lead over Rep. Michelle Steel in the highly competitive race for California’s 45th congressional district on Monday, still one of the closest House contests in the nation. Tran, a Democrat and Orange-based attorney, increased his advantage …

The pilot of a four-seat airplane hit a tree while attempting to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off from Fullerton Municipal Airport on Monday afternoon, Nov. 25. First responders went to the area of Gilbert Street and Artesia …

Disneyland will close three attractions for seasonal refurbishments during the busy winter holidays just as the Christmas season kicks into high gear at the Anaheim theme parks. Storybook Land Canal Boats, Casey Jr. Circus Train and the “Fantasmic” nighttime spectacular …

Police arrested a man on suspicion of punching and critically injuring an 86-year-old woman on a Pasadena street on Saturday, Nov. 23. She has a life-threatening head injury, Pasadena police Lt. Matt Campeau said. It was unclear if her injuries …

The workwear brand Dickies is shedding its Texas headquarters and moving to Costa Mesa, part of restructuring and cost-savings measures by its parent company, VF Corp., which manages Vans and several other well-known lifestyle brands. Related Articles Retail | Raw …

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has opened its second Bay Area location in San Ramon. Following up the success of the Danville location, which has a 4.8-star rating on Google, the newest spot features a 45-seat indoor seating area and …

DEAR HARRIETTE: My boss is unreasonably strict, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to cope. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: My roommate is so happy about the election, and I want to move out Advice | Harriette Cole: They’re insisting …

Dear Eric: After reading the letter from “Slighted Stepchild,” whose two stepparents cut him out of their wills after his parents died, I was angry on behalf of him and his brother. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: I told …

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my husband for 10 years. For a long time, I didn’t decorate our house because I didn’t want to spend the money. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: She makes excuses for her bratty teen, …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My brother is intelligent, educated, well-spoken and has a responsible job. He is also openly racist, misogynistic and homophobic — all for religious reasons, of course. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: They’re rude to me, but …

SAN JOSE – Rookie centerman Macklin Celebrini led the San Jose Sharks to its most lopsided win of the season on Monday. Celebrini scored two of the Sharks’ five third-period goals and added an assist in a 7-2 win over …

PITTSBURG – A 50-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash last week in Pittsburg, according to authorities. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Richmond sideshow, speeding issues to be discussed Tuesday Crime and Public Safety | Motorcyclist dies …

SAN FRANCISCO — After a fantastic first month of the season, some of the Warriors’ issues from last year are starting to float to the surface. After blowing a 17-point lead in a loss at San Antonio over the weekend, …

MOSS BEACH – A 17-year-old San Francisco boy was arrested on suspicion of chasing an 18-year-old man into a home and brutally beating him Monday in Moss Beach, according to authorities. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Motor vehicle …

CONCORD — Nearly 24 years to the day after a local resident was sexually assaulted as she slept in her home, a suspect has been arrested and charged, authorities announced Monday. Michael Lamonte Evans, a Los Angeles County resident, was …

SAN JOSE — A motorcyclist died after crashing into a light pole Sunday night, the San Jose Police Department said in a news release. Around 10:34 p.m., police responded to a report of a motorcycle crash at Bascom Avenue and …

RICHMOND — With speeding and sideshows occupying intersections still a persistent issue in Richmond, councilmembers are set to consider directing staff to urgently identify measures to bring safety to city streets. An item on Tuesday night’s Richmond City Council agenda …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Dense forests aren’t to blame for mega-fires Re: “Is it over? Depends on where you live” (Page A1, Nov. 16). Precipitation not only influences the …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Don’t normalize aggressive policing Aggressive policing priorities such as frequent patrolling and stop-and-frisk tactics negatively impact the mental and physical health of individuals and communities, particularly …

So far, there have been no reports of illness associated with the bird flu virus that was identified this weekend in a retail sample of raw milk from a Fresno-based dairy. But the dairy behind the bird flu detection, Raw …