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Bay Area residents will go from soaking up some winter sun to being soaked by one of the winter season’s most powerful storms this week, the latest in a string of rain that has fallen mostly uninterrupted since the start …

By Devyn Byers | CNN A Southern California man returned home after evacuating last month’s devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires to discover an unexpected resident lurking beneath it. Samy Arbid told CNN he found a 525-pound adult, male black bear living …

The landmark former Birkenstock building in northern Novato is back on the market. The vacant property at 1871 Redwood Blvd. near Mount Burdell was the U.S. headquarters for the German shoe company until it moved to 100 Wood Hollow Drive in …

A federal judge has issued a ruling that allows Novato to close its camp for homeless people at Lee Gerner Park. The decision by Magistrate Judge Robert Illman stems from a lawsuit filed by a group called the Marin County …

OAKLAND — A 47-year-old man shot multiple times Sunday night as he sat in his car in West Oakland was in critical but stable condition Monday, authorities said. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | BART safety push sees crime …

Rick Barry is honored to be part of the festivities for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, but isn’t quite sure what to make of an event for which he was once named Most Valuable Player. “It’s a shame what’s happened …

SANTA CLARA – All-star games are meant to shine light on the best of the best. Here in the Bay Area, such theater doesn’t always go as scripted. Instead, twists and turns occur, such as a gust of wind blowing …

Angel Beltran didn’t ride BART all that often a couple of years ago. Though he’d never been victimized by crime on the trains, he recalled his discomfort at sharing a car with an agitated fellow rider yelling obscenities, with no authorities …

Kris Jenner today listed her iconic Hidden Hills estate for $13.5 million. For over a decade, this sprawling 8,860-square-foot Mediterranean-style mansion has been the backdrop for much of the drama showcased in “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” making it “a …

After waiting for several years, Shamiran, 18, and her family had less than two days to pack up and leave behind their lives in Iraq when they were granted permission to come to the United States as refugees. With only …

San Jose is staring down a potential $60 million shortfall in the next fiscal year amid lagging sales tax revenue and increased costs. With budget discussions at the City Council kicking off Tuesday, various departments are exploring reductions. Mayor Matt …

By Vanessa Yurkevich | CNN New York — The soaring price of eggs has alarmed consumers and the agriculture industry, and practically everyone in Washington is pointing fingers in various directions to direct blame. It’s hard to lay America’s egg …

A 22-year-old Marine from Long Beach who had just been promoted to the rank of sergeant was identified as one of four people killed in a plane crash over the Philippines last week, military officials announced Sunday, Feb. 9. Related …

The 2025 Super Bowl game was a familiar site for sports fans as the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles for the second time in three years. The Chiefs became one of four teams to play three …

The old lock to Piecemakers, a quilting and crafting store in Costa Mesa, lay on the ground (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)  The bankruptcy trustee arrived — with a locksmith — around noon on Friday, Jan. 31. Upstairs, …

SAN JOSE — A top-tier office hub in downtown San Jose has been acquired by its lender in a deal that could position the landmark property for a turnaround and more tenants. Riverpark Towers, an office complex that consists of …

Today is Monday, Feb. 10, the 41st day of 2025. There are 324 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 10, 1962, on the Glienicke Bridge connecting West Berlin and East Germany, the Soviet Union exchanged captured …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been working as an associate product manager for two years, and I’m ready to take the next step in my career by interviewing for a new position. However, I’m terrified because I’ve always considered myself a terrible …

Dear Eric: I’ve enjoyed a successful writing career working in many different areas, and now focus on books, fiction and nonfiction. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: Mary suddenly has a thick beard. Should I keep pretending I don’t notice? …

DEAR ABBY: Last year, I gave my dad a cool flashlight for his birthday. It was rechargeable and had a feature that made it work as a lantern. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: My wife’s mom thinks she’s moving …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My soon-to-be husband and I are planning our wedding, and are having a disagreement on how to address the invitations. We have agreed to abide by your decision. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: I get infuriated …

By Hillel Italie | Associated Press NEW YORK — Tom Robbins, the novelist and prankster-philosopher who charmed and addled millions of readers with such screwball adventures as “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” and “Jitterbug Perfume,” has died. He was 92. …

Terence Blanchard did the Bay Area proud during his performance at Super Bowl LIX. Yes, he also did the host city proud — his hometown of New Orleans — especially given that the trumpeter’s performance was part of a really …

Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and the Philadelphia Eagles’ ferocious defense denied Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat. It wasn’t even close. Philadelphia recorded six sacks and two interceptions in a smothering defensive performance. …

By ROB MAADDI NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and the Philadelphia Eagles’ ferocious defense denied Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat. It wasn’t even close. DeJean got a pick-6 on …

Kansas City’s quest to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls is a go. The Philadelphia Eagles are the last team standing that could stop them. This year’s Super Bowl is a rematch of two years ago, …

Kendrick Lamar was flanked dozens of dancers, thousands of football fans and at least one A-list Hollywood star (with many other watching from the stands). Yet, none of that seemed to matter all that much because, really, the best course …

It’s hard to imagine that Taylor Swift texted Ivanka Trump to color-coordinate their Super Bowl LIX outfits so that both would show up to Sunday’s game in white. But for whatever reason, white was the color of choice for many …

By Jill Colvin | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Top Trump administration officials are openly questioning the judiciary’s authority to serve as a check on executive power as the new president’s sweeping agenda faces growing pushback from the courts. Over the …

Aviation and football fans alike turned out in droves to participate in Hiller Aviation Museum’s “Flying Football Fun Fest” before today’s Super Bowl. Children ran around with parachutes, similar to how some athletes train, remote-controlled robots controlled by children and …

By Jake Coyle | Associated Press NEW YORK — On a quiet winter weekend at the box office, DreamWorks Animation’s “Dog Man” chased its own tail, repeating as the top movie in theaters. The animated Universal Pictures release, adapted from …

By Hunter Boyce | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution It’s Super Bowl Sunday — a time for football and fun. Health experts, however, are warning that being too invested in 2025’s big game could hurt the heart. “There are behaviors that can …

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Englanders stocked up on both Super Bowl snacks and staples like bread and milk this weekend ahead of a fast-moving storm that dropped up to a foot (30 cm) of light, fluffy snow. The parking …

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hall of Famer Randy Moss made an emotional return to ESPN’s coverage of the Super Bowl on Sunday, two months after he took a leave from his job to get treated for cancer. Moss was back …

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Mae Anderson and Wyatte Grantham-Philips | Associated Press Most of the commercials airing during this year’s Super Bowl are going for laughs, with advertisers betting that America could use a brief diversion. As the Philadelphia Eagles and …

OAKLAND — A 33-year-old man was fatally shot in East Oakland early Sunday morning, authorities said, marking the 14th suspected homicide to be investigated by the Oakland Police Department this year. The shooting occurred at 1:48 a.m. Sunday on the …

By Bay City News Consumers are being warned about a phishing scam falsely claiming to be from Costco, the office of Sonoma County District Attorney announced on Thursday. The scam involves an email offering a free ice cream maker in …

SANTA CLARA – Deebo Samuel wants out, again. Samuel, a 49ers team captain whose production has tailed off since his 2021 All-Pro season, is seeking a trade after his six-year tenure’s most tumultuous and disappointing season. Getting traded, per his …

Four months ago, on the north shore of Oahu, Steve Kerr’s mind drifted from the cautious optimism of training camp to the perils of Ringz Culture.  Maybe it was the surfside yoga talking. “To modern sports fandom, everything is, ‘Win …

An 18-year-old suspected of stealing $56,000 in jewelry from a San Carlos store in September 2024, along with two other people, was arrested this week. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Redwood City man killed in shooting early Thursday …