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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 …

The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has begun transitioning from at-large to trustee area elections. Related Articles Education | Opinion: The Nation’s Report Card is out. Students with disabilities deserve better Education | Former California ‘Teacher of the Year’ …

In the aftermath of a Dec. 16 fire at its Milpitas facility, Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) has found that the damage was far more extensive than initially anticipated. Related Articles Pets and Animals | 5 big whale festivals in …

The 49ers will be outsiders as the NFL season concludes Sunday with Super Bowl LIX. Meanwhile, quarterback Brock Purdy, who was on the precipice of a championship in overtime a year ago, awaits a contract extension after being paid at …

OAKLAND — After coming up just short in the 2022 race to be the city’s mayor, Loren Taylor tried to keep himself busy. He helped launch a nonprofit, Empower Oakland, which has organized and fundraised for politicians who oppose the …

The California State University system, facing an estimated budget shortfall of $428 million to $1 billion next year because of state-level cuts and deferments, this week announced a partnership with major technology companies including OpenAI, Google and Microsoft to bring …

After the confetti has fallen and the Lombardi Trophy is presented at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, the countdown to Super Bowl LX will begin as all eyes turn to Santa Clara. Levi’s Stadium, home of the …

SAN JOSE — The official title Charlie Faas held at San Jose State University — vice president for administration and finance — revealed only a small portion of his impact. Faas, who recently left the university, was a prime mover …

On a typical day, Rev. Dana Bainbridge recalls Winston — a beloved member of the Urban Sanctuary spiritual community — waving or calling her name when he saw her. He would sing, clap and sometimes play the tambourine, bringing much …

CHICAGO — Steph Curry poured in 24 points in the third quarter, playing the entire period as the Warriors turned a 24-point deficit into a slim lead in a matter of minutes. Then Jimmy Butler took over, scoring eight straight …

“I’ve never had mental-health issues a day in my life. I’m not a liar; I have a crazy-ass memory.” — Renia Webb, a former aide to recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, on questions that have arisen about the veracity of …

California firefighters Rains continue to wet down the state, with more on tap, as a bipartisan group of senators in Sacramento introduces legislation to do away with seasonal staffing and keep CalFire fire stations fully staffed year round.     …

SAN JOSE — The criminal court system that Molly O’Neal entered in 1990 as a fresh law school graduate in Santa Clara County has shifted considerably over the years, by her recollection. “The three-strikes law passed shortly after, and the …

A business park in South San Jose. Jack London Square in Oakland. The San Diego waterfront. Next door to a high school in Santa Barbara County. Across California, large battery storage plants are being planned and constructed in dozens of …

Officials in the South Bay opened emergency warming shelters Saturday evening as cold temperatures descended on the region. Related Articles Weather | The plan to turn an empty California warehouse into one of the nation’s largest shelters is dead Weather …

Today is Sunday, Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2025. There are 325 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 9, 1964, the Beatles made their first live American television appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” broadcast …

Dear Eric: I have known “Mary” for almost 10 years. We have a strictly business/professional relationship which requires us to meet several times a year. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: I’m his wife, not his social secretary Advice | …

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been happily married for 15 years. My mother-in-law, “Pat,” a widow since 1997, has lived with us for the last 14 years. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: Would I be out of …

CHICAGO — Jimmy Butler took the court for the first time as a Warrior Saturday night, and he did so with a new-look jersey. When Butler discarded his warmup suit, the six-time All-Star revealed a distinct change to his jersey: …

SAN JOSE – Few NHL teams need some time away from the rink more than the San Jose Sharks. In their last game before the league pauses its schedule to hold the 4 Nations Face-Off, the Sharks gave up three …

CHICAGO — Trading for Jimmy Butler started a sprint to the finish line in the Warriors’ last 31 games, with the break tape being a playoff spot. They stumbled at the sound of the race gun in Butler’s debut, but …