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SANTA CLARA — There’s a running back renaissance taking place in the NFL and Christian McCaffrey has yet to take part in it. Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley is picking up steam as a Most Valuable Player candidate with 1,392 yards and …

They drew the line at getting high in the same room as their 3-year-old son. Never went that far, no. Anastasia and James Burke ensured that Liam was away from the needles, the fentanyl, their friends if they could use …

Thanksgiving gives us a reason every year to step back and think about the people and things in our lives that make things better. But sometimes we realize that we missed our chance to show gratitude to people who deserved …

SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga was steaming at his locker that he missed a couple chances at the rim in the second half after Golden State’s 105-101 loss to the Thunder. What he didn’t know was that the Warriors as …

Andrea Miller longs for the day when she can go somewhere safely on her own. After all, she is 37-years-old, and should be able to take her dog out for a walk, shop at a grocery store, or collect mail …

It’s football championship game weekend in the North Coast Section. Here is a preview of games involving teams in the Bay Area News Group’s coverage area: NCS DIVISION I: NO. 2 PITTSBURG VS. NO. 3 SAN RAMON VALLEY Records: Pittsburg …

DEAR READERS: Happy Thanksgiving! This time of year is always a favorite for me as it stands for family, community, good food and positive energy. I believe we all can appreciate a big dose of all of that right now! …

Dear Eric: My partner and I plan to host our wedding in our home state (across the country from where we live now) since most of our family is there and it makes more logistical sense. Related Articles Advice | …

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I have been happily married for 31 years. However, we have a strained relationship with our daughter “Willa.” Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: We’re only in middle school and she’s getting a reputation Advice …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I visited a family for their child’s birthday party. It was my first time at their home, and I wanted to remain polite. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: I think it’s unwise to reveal my dogs’ …

Trans-Siberian Orchestra founder Paul O’Neill loved laser beams. He also really dug pyrotechnics. So, it’s a safe bet that O’Neill would’ve really adored Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s current Christmas Tour, which touched down on Wednesday (Nov. 27) in Sacramento with all the …

SAN FRANCISCO —The Warriors didn’t have their best player, but they did re-establish the intensity they’d been missing over the past few games. After falling behind by 19 early, Golden State got a surprising sparkplug performance and won the middle …

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks created more than enough scoring chances to beat the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. But after the Sharks rallied from a two-goal deficit to tie the game in the third period, Adam Gaudette …

LAS VEGAS – Boise State has not yet made a decision whether it will play against San Jose State in Friday’s Mountain West women’s volleyball semifinal after forfeiting two matches against the Spartans in the regular season. Boise State defeated …

By Aamer Madhani | Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as …

After three weeks of ballot counting in a tight race against incumbent Mayor Marie Blankley, Greg Bozzo has declared victory in his bid to lead Gilroy. The declaration comes after an exceedingly narrow race where Blankley initially led by a …

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

Brandon Crawford, arguably the greatest shortstop in the history of the San Francisco Giants, announced his retirement on Instagram. “Baseball has given me, Jalynne, and the kids more than we ever thought possible, and for that we are so thankful,” …

By Rod McGuirk | Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian Senate on Thursday began considering a ban on children younger than 16 years old from social media after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported the age restriction. The world-first …

A South Bay school district is tightening its grip on how educators can discuss gender and sexuality with young students after a transitional kindergarten teacher was placed on leave last month for discussions about gender identity in class, entangling the …

San Jose police said three people were in custody on suspicion of shooting and killing a man in October, according to a department press release. The two adult suspects were identified Wednesday as 19-year-old Milpitas resident Addam Nieto and 18-year-old …

From holiday productions and festivals to a rock-guitar god to San Jose seasonal fun, there is a lot to see and do this weekend. Here’s a partial rundown. Victorian London comes to life “Please sir, I want some more” overnight-oats …

UNION CITY — Ten days after a BART officer shot her while she allegedly attempted to drive away with the officer trapped in the window frame of her car, a local woman remains hospitalized pending a transfer to jail, court …

SAN FRANCISCO — The matchup between the first- and second-place teams in the Western Conference lost some luster when the Warriors’ official injury report was updated Wednesday afternoon. Steph Curry is out for Wednesday night’s game against the Thunder at …

SAN JOSE — Police said that a suspect in a fatal shooting at an encampment in May had been arrested in Nevada last month and extradited to the Bay Area last week. The San Jose Police Department said in a …

Trying to limit widespread pollution and violent threats to their employees, board members of Silicon Valley’s largest water agency late Tuesday approved a new ordinance to ban camping along 295 miles of creeks in San Jose and other parts of …

A bird-themed bar? Whose only food is “custom pickles”? Sure, why not — it’s Oakland. This November, Little Bird opened downtown in the former spot of the grimy treasure, Radio Bar. The late-night operation has updated the dive with primary …

The latest batch of ballots moved the Democratic challenger into the lead in a Central Valley congressional district, the last House race in the nation that hasn’t been called. The updated count Wednesday morning in District 13 had Democrat Adam …

RICHMOND — About $100 million will be needed annually over the next 10 years to address Richmond’s growing infrastructure needs, according to a new report presented to the council Tuesday. “I know we’re asking for a lot of money, but …

SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy is cleared to resume throwing today at 49ers practice, having been shut down last Thursday with shoulder soreness and now lending hope he could play in Sunday night’s game at Buffalo. The 49ers (5-6) were …

UNION CITY — Police here are investigating how a bloody fetus came to end up in the toilet of a home that was supposed to be unoccupied and soon go on the real estate market. The discovery was made earlier …

No one won the Mega Millions state lottery jackpot of $489 million Tuesday, but two people playing in Antioch and San Leandro are both $648,035 richer, officials said. The tickets were purchased at a 7-Eleven convenience store at 4355 Hillcrest …

Make sure to pack jackets and sweaters for the Thanksgiving weekend, as the Bay Area can expect crisp air and cold temperatures Thursday through Sunday. Temperatures across the Bay Area will peak in the 50s and 60s as lows dip …

Seeking some fun and cozy entertainment comfort this long holiday weekend? Here are some entertaining options that can be viewed at home. Here’s our roundup. “Senna”: Netflix’s addictive six-part series on late Brazilian race car champion Ayrton Senna zips by, …

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.  — A linebacker at Alabama’s largest historically Black university died on Tuesday after a collision during a game in October that left him hospitalized for a month, according to a statement from the university. Medrick Burnett Jr., 20, …

Thought just 17, Donald Trump’s granddaughter appears to relish her role as an aspiring, up-and-coming MAGA influencer, as she shares slickly produced videos on social media about the fun she has hanging out with her beloved, president-elect “grandpa.” But there’s …

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks will be without leading scorer Mikael Granlund for a second straight game Wednesday when they face the Ottawa Senators at SAP Center. Granlund was on the ice for the Sharks’ morning skate at …

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed 31 felony charges of wage theft and tax evasion against a construction company that he said cost the state and the company’s workers $2.6 million, he announced today. Bonta filed the criminal complaint on …

”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data. Buzz: California confidence plummeted, post-election, as the politically blue state got the blues over Donald …

Welcome to the Holy Score, a weekly assessment of Utah and Brigham Young football with no punches pulled or apologies forthcoming. If one of them stinks, we’ll tell you they stink. Most Utah and BYU fans are entirely reasonable — …