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SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew Wiggins scored a game-high 25 points, Steph Curry added 16 of his 24 in the second half and the Golden State Warriors overcame one of their worst offensive halves of the season to beat the Orlando …

SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green returned to the Warriors’ starting lineup Monday against the Magic. It couldn’t have come at a better time. After surrendering 130 points while getting boatraced by the Phoenix Suns the last time they took the …

From Oakland to Gilroy, students and workers staged walkouts and rallies Monday to protest the Trump Administration’s threats of mass deportation that have instilled such deep fear in the Bay Area’s immigrant communities that some parents are keeping their children …

From Oakland to Gilroy, students and workers staged walkouts and rallies Monday to protest the Trump Administration’s threats of mass deportation that have instilled such deep fear in the Bay Area’s immigrant communities that some parents are keeping their children …

California Democrats in the state Legislature passed two bills Monday intended to “Trump-proof” the state, ending a special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom after the November election. A spokesperson for Newsom did not respond when asked if the governor …

California Democrats in the state Legislature passed two bills Monday intended to “Trump-proof” the state, ending a special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom after the November election. A spokesperson for Newsom did not respond when asked if the governor …

SUNNYVALE – A woman was hit and killed by a recreational vehicle over the weekend in Sunnyvale, according to authorities. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | East Bay teen who crashed and killed security guard told police he fell asleep …

SUNNYVALE – A woman was hit and killed by a recreational vehicle over the weekend in Sunnyvale, according to authorities. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | East Bay teen who crashed and killed security guard told police he fell asleep …

SAN FRANCISCO — With a flurry of activity around the league over the weekend, Steve Kerr wants you to know he didn’t mean the Warriors were definitely going to stand pat at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. “What I said was …

SAN FRANCISCO — With a flurry of activity around the league over the weekend, Steve Kerr wants you to know he didn’t mean the Warriors were definitely going to stand pat at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. “What I said was …

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Valkyries have finally made a move in free agency after a quiet couple of days. The Valkyries, a first-year WNBA franchise, announced on Monday afternoon that they added veteran forward Monique Billings as the …

MARTINEZ — Gasoline prices rose slightly in the Bay Area in the wake of an explosion and fire that knocked an East Bay refinery offline — although experts say it’s too soon to know the impact on vehicle fuel costs. …

By Jennifer Hansler, Lauren Kent, Alex Marquardt and Kevin Liptak | CNN Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that he is acting administrator of the US Agency for International Development, confirming the de-facto takeover of the humanitarian agency by …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. ‘Christian nationalism’ a contradiction in terms I find recent professions of Christian nationalism very troubling. Christianity and nationalism are fundamentally at odds, making “Christian nationalism” …

Over the weekend, Reese Witherspoon denied that there was any kind of drama between her and her “good friend” Kate Winslet, after she herself sparked speculation of a falling out between them by going on and on in an interview …

By Collin Binkley | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is opening new investigations into allegations of antisemitism at five U.S. universities including Columbia and UC Berkeley, the Education Department announced Monday. It’s part of President Donald Trump’s promise …

Another wave of rain was expected to reach the Bay Area on Monday and stay until Tuesday night. Related Articles Weather | More light rain expected through Bay Area ahead of next storm arrival Weather | Who gets more disaster …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Trump isn’t capable of calling our better angels Re: “As recovery efforts continue, military expert is baffled while Trump baselessly blames DEI” (Page A1, Jan. …

State Farm, the largest insurance company in California, has asked state regulators to immediately approve a steep rate hike for homeowners to prevent a “dire situation” for its customers and the broader insurance market in the wake of the disastrous …

DUBLIN — A Hayward man has been sentenced to a year of house arrest, a probation term, and must register as a sex offender for 10 years after pleading no contest to attempting to meet a minor for lewd purposes, …

A three-word phrase will define Steph Curry’s final years with the Golden State Warriors. It’s not “One More Run,” “Sense of Urgency,” or even the infamous “Light Years Ahead.” No, it’ll be “Trades Are Hard.” I can see the T-shirts …

Hapa Bistro, a tiny restaurant in San Bruno, is serving French-Japanese fare. The restaurant, which began its soft opening phase in mid-January, currently offers just two 12-person seatings for a four-course, prix fixe tasting menu ($70) per night. They’re still …

HAYWARD — A 68-year-old man purported to be a landlord died after being shot Sunday, and investigators arrested another man on suspicion of murder, authorities said. Authorities did not identify the dead man immediately, pending the notification of relatives and …

BERKELEY — A fire at a house early Monday killed one person and hospitalized three others, authorities said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Person found dead in aftermath of two-alarm blaze at Oakland warehouse Crashes and Disasters | Martinez …

Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. received the marching order every 18-year-old dreams of when he met with Washington coach Jedd Fisch to discuss the optimal offseason training program. Watch TV, Fisch told his expected starter for the 2025 season. Better yet, …

Going into Sunday evening’s 2025 Grammy Awards, Kanye West wasn’t much in the conversation despite his nomination for best rap song. But even as the show wrapped up without him winning, the notorious music and fashion provocateur managed to grab …

PALO ALTO — A former janitorial supervisor has been convicted of sexually assaulting a subordinate employee during a night shift at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Hospital nearly four years ago, according to court records and federal authorities. A federal …

Hikers are no longer being allowed to cross into Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail. Related Articles Environment | Map: Southern end of California’s Lost Coast to be opened to public Environment | Looking for the best trails to hike …

Welcome to the Bay Area News Group (Mercury News & East Bay Times) boys Athlete of the Week poll. For the entire academic year, we will provide a list of candidates who stood out over the previous week and allow …

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Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan — Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress who starred in the popular TV drama “Meteor Garden” that once swept Asia, died after contracting pneumonia triggered by the flu. She was 48. Hsu, better known as “Da S” …

SUNNYVALE — A high school was placed on lockdown Monday morning out of caution while police responded to a report of potential gunfire nearby, according to an alert from the Sunnyvale Police Department. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | …

SAN JOSE — A huge housing development that will create a new neighborhood in San Jose is set to sprout after a flurry of property purchases that mark a crucial milestone for the ambitious project. Related Articles Real Estate | …

By Kara Carlson | Bloomberg Tesla Inc. registered fewer cars in California in all four quarters of 2024, as sales of its second-most important model plunged 36% for the year. The electric-vehicle maker’s sales in by far the biggest EV …

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 …

Pacific Coast Highway reopened Monday morning, nearly a month after it was closed when flames from the deadly Palisades Fire ripped through hillside Los Angeles neighborhoods, destroying properties all the way down to the beach. Traffic along the scenic shoreline …

Baseball season may not start — officially — until next month, when Major League Baseball’s overseas games launch in Tokyo. But Feb. 20 marks the first day of spring training, when pre-season play sends athletes to the dugout and fans …

Northern California’s coastline has always been a remedy for the stresses of everyday life. The briny air, craggy cliffs and crashing waves are good for whatever ails you – which in 2025 is pretty much everything everywhere all at once. …

CONCORD — An appearance by U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents in the city over the weekend prompted a response from the police department that it did not assist the action. In a statement, Concord police said the ICE activity …

More light rain is expected to fall periodically through the Bay Area on Monday, continuing a pattern that began Friday and ended a nearly month-long stretch without the wet stuff. The latest question is when will the region be without it …