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A 38-year-old man was rescued on Saturday after plunging 20 feet off a cliff, Laguna Beach lifeguards said. The man did not sustain life-threatening injuries, the lifeguards said on Instagram. Laguna Beach Fire Department paramedics treated the man on site, …

Police are seeking the public’s help in investigating a large brawl, including the firing of a gun, at an In-N-Out Burger in Murrieta earlier this month. The fight broke out at the In-N-Out Burger at 39367 Avenida Acacias just after …

SAN FRANCISCO — It was only two weeks ago that Draymond Green touted the benefits of a few days off, noting just how “rejuvenated” his Warriors teammate, Stephen Curry, looked after a brief absence with a pelvic contusion. By Sunday …

SAN JOSE — A big photonics semiconductor plant in San Jose is expected to begin initial operations sometime in 2026, potentially creating hundreds of well-paying jobs. The future Nokia plant is poised to sprout at an office and research building …

The Trump administration has talked a big game about transgender teens playing sports in California, but its ability to influence state policy is limited, according to athletic administrators surveyed by this news organization. Still, the state’s governing body for high …

For months, the review board that investigates alleged misconduct by county law enforcement officers has been unable to investigate cases of youth who are seriously injured in county custody. Last week, the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board, or CLERB, closed …

Today is Monday, April 14, the 104th day of 2025. There are 261 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot and mortally wounded by John Wilkes Booth during a performance …

A windbreak also acts as a privacy screen. (Photo by Pamela Noensie) This windbreak features a toyon tree, a redbud bush and native grasses. (Photo by Pamela Noemsie) Western redbud can be used to make a windbreak. (Photo by Pamela …

CARMEL – From the pandemic to a mudslide taking out a portion of the course last year, the Big Sur Marathon has faced a series of challenges in recent years. Persevering, though, is what runners and race organizers do. And …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently went on vacation to Spain for a week with friends I’ve known for 20 years. Related Articles Harriette Cole: Here’s why I won’t ever travel with a friend again Harriette Cole: I didn’t like how my …

Dear Eric: I have a friend who I’ve known since childhood. Our relationship has always been platonic. Through the years we have gone our separate ways but always stayed in touch. Related Articles Asking Eric: How can I remain civil …

DEAR ABBY: My partner and I have been together more than five years now. He has two adult children. I learned two days ago that I am pregnant. Related Articles Dear Abby: Is it normal for a mother and son …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband is dying. I’ve fixated on a stupid issue, probably because I don’t want to imagine life without him: What does a widow wear? Related Articles Miss Manners: I told her the seat was saved, and …

SAN JOSE — Chicago Stars forward Ludmila’s two-goal first half handed Bay FC a 2-1 defeat Sunday, its first home loss and second loss of the season. It wasn’t the type of match Bay FC head coach Albertin Montoya expected. …

SAN FRANCISCO – If the Warriors truly viewed Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Clippers as a playoff game, then the 124-119 overtime loss to the Clippers could have been a glimpse into forward Jonathan Kuminga’s playoff future.  The fourth-year player …

The San Jose Sharks had one final chance to play spoiler on Sunday night and end the already precarious playoff hopes of the Calgary Flames. But with the game tied in the third period, the Sharks allowed even-strength goals to …

SAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors will have only one day off between their regular season finale, a 124-119 overtime loss to the Clippers, and their play-in game against the visiting Grizzlies on Tuesday.  That means that Warriors stars Steph Curry, …

SAN FRANCISCO — Welcome to basketball purgatory, Warriors. Or should I say, “Welcome back”? Yes, the Warriors will participate in the NBA’s play-in tournament for the third time in five years. They only have themselves to blame for that. It …

By Lisa Lerer, Tyler Pager, Shane Goldmacher and Erica L. Green | New York Times Kamala Harris felt compelled to speak out about what President Trump was doing to the country. But not enough to attack him by name. Two …

SAN FRANCISCO — While Stephen Curry likened the Warriors’ season finale against the Clippers to a Game 7, Steve Kerr was more measured, noting that it was merely the first of three chances at securing a playoff berth. A win …

Giant donations Donors to the Stanford Blood Center have the chance to win a pair of Giants luxury suite tickets during the month of April. Nine winners will be selected to attend the game that takes place on Saturday, May …

BERKELEY — Berkeley Police shot a man allegedly armed with a firearm outside an apartment Sunday morning after he threatened to shoot officers, police said. Police were dispatched around 6:50 a.m. Sunday to a possible domestic violence incident after a …

SAN FRANCISCO – Entering overtime at Chase Center, the No. 6 seed was there for the taking on Sunday afternoon.  But when presented with such an opportunity, two players who have long haunted the Bay Area franchise sent the Warriors …

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk made surprise appearances to the Peninsula this weekend as … crosswalk voice-overs? In an apparent peculiar stunt, an unknown hacker weaved faked voice-overs of the tech billionaires with satirical messages on the audio tracks of …

NEW YORK — Compared to the first two games of the Giants’ three-game series with the Yankees, Sunday afternoon in The Bronx may as well been the Bahamas. The temperature was up, the sun was shining and the sky featured …

The San Jose Sharks are guaranteed to finish last in the NHL’s overall standings this season, meaning they’ll once again have the best chance to win next month’s draft lottery. The Sharks (20-48-11) enter Sunday’s game against the Calgary Flames …

SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors guard Steph Curry is expected to be available for Sunday’s regular season finale against the Clippers.  “We’re planning on him playing, but he’s got to get through warmups first,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. During Friday’s …

Gayle King finally acknowledged criticism that says she is sanctioning America’s new “oligarchy” in the time of Donald Trump by joining socialite Lauren Sanchez on one of Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rockets for an 11-minute trip up into space Monday. …

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Quakes kept LA Football Club scoreless through the first half Saturday night at BMO Stadium despite an injury to starting keeper Daniel, but could not hold on as Denis Bouanga contributed a goal and an …

Nádia Gomes thought she might be done with soccer. After a standout career at BYU, the Portuguese international was drafted 23rd overall by the Orlando Pride in the first round of the 2018 NWSL draft. But she failed to make …

Robots are roaming the hallways at El Camino Health, helping to deliver medications and take samples to the laboratory. They are among the new technologies implemented to improve efficiency while allowing clinicians to focus on patient care. These technologies, which …

With the WNBA draft on tap for Monday, anticipation is brewing for the start of the Golden State Valkyries’ season. But what are the expectations for the expansion team – the league’s first in 17 years – that will pick …

Augustine looks markedly different from anything else on Santana Row by design. Even the font used for the logo is utterly distinctive and suggests a tony coastal look and feel. It all started with the name. “I keep a journal …

At a time when California’s own governor has described the Democratic brand as “toxic,” perhaps it’s no surprise that both Democrats and Republicans are blaming the party that has been in power for decades with all the ills troubling the …

There were many things Abdullah Enes Kut looked forward to about attending college in the Bay Area. As a Turkish international student from Uganda coming to the South Bay, Kut could immerse himself in a new culture, pursue a higher …

Hundreds of international students — including at least several dozen in the Bay Area — have been stripped of their visas and told to leave the country as the Trump administration continues a crackdown on immigrants and foreigners in the …

Loren Taylor Campaign finance records show the former Oakland City Council member, business consultant and biomedical engineer and his backers outspent the better-known former Rep. Barbara Lee in the April 15 special election to replace recalled former Mayor Sheng Thao, …

PAJARO — Law enforcement investigators have located a body that was buried along the Pajaro River levee near the border of Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. Related Articles Salinas man gets more than 6 years in prison for child abuse, …

Former state Sen. Josh Newman has a new 2026 endeavor: a campaign to lead California’s schools. Newman, who represented California’s 37th State Senate District until he lost a reelection bid in November, said a run for California’s state superintendent of …

There’s another battle brewing between the Trump administration and California. A White House executive order issued earlier this week wants to roll back what it calls “all illegitimate impediments” by various state to develop U.S. energy resources and called out …