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Wounded Vacaville K-9 Officer Murph lost a leg to amputation Wednesday night at UC Davis Veterinary Hospital, police officials confirmed in an update Thursday afternoon. Vacaville Police K-9 Murph was shot in the leg while attempting to apprehend a suspect, …

After Bakersfield farmworkers Francisco and Santiago woke up well before dawn last week and worked an entire day picking the Central Valley’s mandarin crop, they were stopped as they went home by unmarked U.S. Customs and Border Control cars and …

The community of Moss Landing was evacuated Thursday night because of a fire at a battery storage plant. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | 36 people still missing in wake of Palisades, Eaton fires Crashes and Disasters | Elias: Any …

The lights dim, and a hush falls over the crowd, as the last nawab of Oudh strides onto the stage at Palo Alto’s Cubberley Theater. Or Mother Teresa takes the spotlight. Or 18th-century police chief Ghasiram Kotwal, the star of …

For more than three decades, Shelley Sykes did all she could to bring her son to success and happiness despite his physical challenges as an infant of blindness and immobility because of cerebral palsy. By 5, Rory Callum Sykes walked; …

Like vultures sensing fresh carrion, some politicians began moving in with false information and nonsensical claims even as the flames of California’s most damaging fire ever still burned strongly in early January. Related Articles Local News | Elias: Trump deportations …

The annual Lunar New Year festival at the Disneyland resort is perfect for foodies who love to sample and share while grazing from one food booth to the next on an Asian-inspired epicurean adventure. I set out to taste all …

A man engaging in a gun battle on a downtown Rialto street fired off up to 10 shots in a desperate attempt to defend himself early Thursday, Jan. 16. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Man shot in West …

Bus-only lanes, pedestrian walkways, bike paths, improved bus shelters and light-rail projects, which can take single-passenger cars off the roads and put passengers on mass transit — reducing tailpipe emissions and reducing gridlock — can face lengthy environmental reviews despite …

Three dozen people remain missing in the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires, Los Angeles area police agencies said on Thursday, Jan. 16. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Elias: Any blame for L.A. fires mainly belongs to bad …

A jury trial in the high-profile wrongful death lawsuit brought by Tyler Skaggs’ family against the Angels has been delayed until the fall, as a contentious legal clash between attorneys about potential evidence continues. Related Articles Sports | ‘Mr. Baseball’ …

American basketball player Shirina Shi is the Bay Area News Group girls high school athlete of the week for Jan. 6-11. In online voting that ended at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Shi finished with 45.88% of the vote. Acalanes basketball player …

Heartbroken families, displaced business owners and jolted community leaders are facing the daunting challenge of rebuilding in areas gutted over the past week by the massive wildfires in Los Angeles County. Drone images captured over the area display the sweeping …

San Rafael police arrested a Richmond man for allegedly pretending to be a police officer. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Oakland homicide victim ID’d as 25-year-old father of 11 Crime and Public Safety | Oakland FBI investigation: Ex-Mayor …

For almost three years, Kevon Looney and a rotating cast of Warriors big men would take up the back left basket for practice with Dejan Milojevic. Milojevic, the assistant coach specializing in frontcourt development, showed up to work every day …

Today is Friday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2025. There are 348 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 17, 1920, prohibition of alcohol began in the United States as the Volstead Act went into effect …

DEAR HARRIETTE: At the beginning of last year, I met the man of my dreams. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: Did she really think I’m unaware of my weight gain? Advice | Harriette Cole: I don’t think his sister …

Dear Eric: A group of my friends has been meeting monthly for about 35 years. Initially, the gathering was intended to discuss our common profession, but over the years the monthly sessions have become equal parts personal and career talk. …

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have four kids, and there are many, many appointments to make and keep. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: It’s just a birthday text but I stress about it for weeks Advice | Dear …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend from college works in Europe now and asked to stay with me for 10 days when he was here visiting. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: He brought us fruit at 9 p.m. Were we …

REDWOOD CITY — A 20-year-old Redwood City man was arrested in connection with a stabbing Wednesday night at Sequoia Station in Redwood City, authorities said. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Man arrested on suspicion of arson in South …

MOSS LANDING — Highway 1 was closed and evacuations were ordered after a fire erupted Monday afternoon at the Moss Landing Power Plant, according to authorities. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Where did all the Bay Area volunteer firefighters …

By Geoff Mulvihill and Lindsay Whitehurst | Associated Press A judge in Texas ruled Thursday that three other states can move ahead with their effort to roll back federal rules and make it harder for people across the U.S. to …

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO — A 24-year-old unhoused man was arrested on suspicion of setting a fire Wednesday night in South San Francisco, according to authorities. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | San Mateo County sheriff seeks to block March …

Bad things usually happen to the San Jose Sharks when they’re not moving their feet. It gets even worse when they only manage a handful of shots on net. Related Articles San Jose Sharks | As he hits milestone, Sharks’ …

Safety experts say older residents face a disproportionately higher risk of being injured or dying during a fire. The U.S. Fire Administration said the risk is more than two times higher for people ages 65-84. Here are some safety tips …

Lenny Vandermade, the 2024 Bay Area News Group coach of the year, is leaving St. Ignatius. Vandermade, who just completed his second season coaching at the San Francisco school, will be returning home to Southern California, where he will join …

One week after devastating wildfires broke out in Los Angeles, killing at least 10 people ages 67 to 95, Rita MacKay joined 500 of her neighbors at a special “Town Hall” on wildfire preparedness in Rossmoor, the well-known retirement community …

By MARCIA DUNN SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad. Elon Musk’s company said the spacecraft’s six engines appeared to shut down …

OAKLAND — A former Antioch policeman who pleaded guilty to committing crimes of violence while on-duty is to be called as a witness against two former colleagues who face similar allegations, prosecutors revealed Thursday. In a court filing, prosecutors with …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Tech bros complete their political sellout Re: “Meta loosens hate speech rules” (Page C7, Jan. 10). Well Silicon Valley Big Tech, the honeymoon is over. …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. L.A. fires bring out worst in Trump President-elect Donald Trump’s callous remarks blaming Gov. Gavin Newsom for failing to sign a nonexistent “water restoration declaration” …

OAKLAND — A federal grand jury has indicted Oakland’s recalled mayor Sheng Thao, a source with knowledge of the investigation told this newspaper — a stunning development to a federal public corruption inquiry that touched the highest levels of East Bay’s …

The Barnes & Noble bookstore in San Jose’s Almaden Plaza was a shell of its former self Thursday morning. The store won’t be officially closed until Sunday, but you’d be forgiven for thinking the end already had come. A few …

The massive initial lineup for the blockbuster FireAid concerts has been announced. Billie Eilish and Finneas, Lady Gaga, Earth, Wind & Fire, Dave Matthews and John Mayer, Gracie Abrams, Green Day, Gwen Stefani, Jelly Roll, Joni Mitchell, Katy Perry, Lil …

OAKLAND — Police here have identified the city’s second homicide victim of 2025 as a Delaware native killed during a dispute outside his girlfriend’s home. Marcus Brown, 25, was shot and killed around 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 1, outside a …

SAN RAMON — The principal owner of Bishop Ranch in San Ramon has created a centralized medical and health hub in a push to pave the way for more housing within the mixed-use East Bay neighborhood. The new Bishop Ranch …

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. Aaron Rodgers’ playing future remains undecided, with the New York Jets quarterback focused on the lingering wildfires near his home in Southern California. Rodgers said during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday that …

By ROB MAADDI The road to the NFL’s final four features seven of the eight division winners. Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs open the divisional round weekend against C.J. Stroud and the Houston …

By Tia Goldberg, Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy | Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel delayed a Cabinet vote Thursday on the long-awaited ceasefire deal that would pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of hostages. …