So much for production. So much for experience. So much for winning. Dillion Gabriel is finding out really quickly that when it comes to being an NFL quarterback, all the things that made him so great in college now matter …
Commanders Urged to Add ‘Undersized’ 155 TD Quarterback Read MoreThe Detroit Lions could be looking to add some youth and versatility to their wide receiver room this offseason. Benjamin Raven of MLive.com reported that the team has planned a pre-draft visit with Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa, who has …
Lions Linked to Athletic WR Who Can Fill Important Need Read MoreThe Detroit Lions are in their offseason, and they’re gearing up for what will hopefully be another record-breaking season in 2025 and one that actually takes them all the way. September may seem like forever from now, but while the …
While the Detroit Lions Are Away, Ford Field Will Play Read MoreThe once-secret Club 33 that Disneyland bills as private, exclusive, mysterious, magical, legendary and world class is a secret no longer — and the Anaheim theme park is actively looking for new members who want to join. Disneyland has broken …
How to join Disneyland’s Club 33 waiting list Read MoreOAKLAND — Police have opened a felony investigation into the death of Terrell Hegler, a vice president of a prominent anti-homelessness nonprofit and estranged husband of the top deputy of state Attorney General Rob Bonta, this news organization has learned. …
Oakland police launch investigation after fentanyl death of top prosecutor’s estranged husband Read MoreBERKELEY — More than two years after “racist” texts among some Berkeley Police Department officers were exposed, the Police Accountability Board is seeking clearer support from the council to conduct investigations and update police department policies to prevent similar violations …
Berkeley council to consider police oversight, accountability reforms Read MoreAnother great season of “The Last of Us” tops our roundup this week, as well as a series featuring another fantastic performance from Jon Hamm. Here’s roundup. “The Last of Us Season 2”: Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann concocted a …
What to watch: ‘Last of Us’ just as riveting in Season 2 Read MoreFrom a legendary jazz pianist to a festival devoted to whales, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend. Here’s a partial rundown. A jazz icon hits town Bay Area Kenny Barron fans are …
Bay Area arts: 14 shows and concerts to catch this weekend Read MoreOAKLAND — Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson has signaled a willingness to break with her predecessor and file charges that carry life without parole against an Alameda man accused of killing five of his family members. But a …
Alameda DA moves to charge special circumstances against man who allegedly murdered his family Read MoreSAN MATEO COUNTY – A Millbrae man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of felony vehicular manslaughter and felony hit and run for allegedly striking a woman in March as she crossed the street in Burlingame, according to the San …
Millbrae man pleads not guilty in fatal Burlingame hit and run Read MoreBy JOSH FUNK, Associated Press Business Writer U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 per dozen despite President Donald Trump’s predictions, a drop in wholesale prices and no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks. The increase …
Egg prices continue to increase despite bird flu outbreak slowing Read MoreBy MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the labor market remains broadly healthy despite an ongoing trade war. Jobless claim filings inched up by 4,000 to 223,000 for the week …
US jobless benefit applications rise modestly as labor market remains largely unfazed by trade war Read MoreBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation declined last month as the cost of gas fell, a sign that price growth was cooling even as President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff threats. Consumer prices …
Inflation fell last month as gas prices dropped sharply, a sign prices cooling before tariffs Read MoreFresh from his haul of Critics’ Circle and Olivier Awards for his modern-day reimagining of “Oedipus”, Robert Icke has turned his hand to the “sobering” story of Raoul Moat, said Dominic Cavendish in The Telegraph. Over an absorbing 90 minutes, …
Manhunt: a ‘shattering’ study of the life and death of Raoul Moat Read MoreDonald Trump famously tweeted that “trade wars are good, and easy to win”. But investors “think otherwise” – and Trump has now “decided maybe investors are right”, said The Wall Street Journal. Faced with a sell-off in US government debt, …
Why did Donald Trump U-turn on tariffs? Read MoreHave you ‘liked’ a model’s beach photos on Instagram, exchanged direct messages with an ex-partner, or had semi-flirty chats with a colleague? Then be careful, you might be “micro-cheating”. These “seemingly small betrayals” are being classified under a relationship “buzzword”, …
The micro-cheating phenomenon Read MoreThe once-secret Club 33 that Disneyland bills as private, exclusive, mysterious, magical, legendary and world class is a secret no longer — and the Anaheim theme park is actively looking for new members who want to join. Disneyland has broken …
How to join Disneyland’s Club 33 waiting list Read MoreOAKLAND — Police have opened a felony investigation into the death of Terrell Hegler, a vice president of a prominent anti-homelessness nonprofit and estranged husband of the top deputy of state Attorney General Rob Bonta, this news organization has learned. …
Oakland police launch investigation after fentanyl death of top prosecutor’s estranged husband Read MoreAnother great season of “The Last of Us” tops our roundup this week, as well as a series featuring another fantastic performance from Jon Hamm. Here’s roundup. “The Last of Us Season 2”: Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann concocted a …
What to watch: ‘Last of Us’ just as riveting in Season 2 Read MoreOAKLAND — Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson has signaled a willingness to break with her predecessor and file charges that carry life without parole against an Alameda man accused of killing five of his family members. But a …
Alameda DA moves to charge special circumstances against man who allegedly murdered his family Read MoreSAN MATEO COUNTY – A Millbrae man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of felony vehicular manslaughter and felony hit and run for allegedly striking a woman in March as she crossed the street in Burlingame, according to the San …
Millbrae man pleads not guilty in fatal Burlingame hit and run Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes Jax Taylor has opened up about something so very personal and painful. Yet also inspiring. The reality star’s son has been diagnosed with autism. “We’ve known for a while,” Taylor told Extra on April 9, referring …
Jax Taylor Reacts to Son’s Autism Diagnosis Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes We have a bizarre story out of Los Angeles, where the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner was reportedly shot by police on Tuesday. The trouble began when California Highway Patrol and LAPD officers responded to …
Scott Shriner: Weezer Bassist’s Wife Shot By Cops, Charged With Attempted Murder Read MoreBy JOSH FUNK, Associated Press Business Writer U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 per dozen despite President Donald Trump’s predictions, a drop in wholesale prices and no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks. The increase …
Egg prices continue to increase despite bird flu outbreak slowing Read MoreBy MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the labor market remains broadly healthy despite an ongoing trade war. Jobless claim filings inched up by 4,000 to 223,000 for the week …
US jobless benefit applications rise modestly as labor market remains largely unfazed by trade war Read MoreA new survey conducted out of USC’s Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research explored the extent to which financially vulnerable people were affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires. The study, released Thursday and which is ongoing, found that …
USC study explores extent of wildfires’ impacts on ‘housing insecure’ Read MoreYoungsters gather eggs during the annual Giant Easter Egg Hunt at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Winnetka, CA, Saturday, March 30, 2024. In 2025, the event is on April 19. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) Here is …
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, April 10-17 Read MoreFive things to do in the garden this week: Perennials: Hummingbird fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica) never stops blooming. As long as you live in a frost-free zone, you can grow it and although it may defoliate in freezing weather, there is …
This colorful, hummingbird-friendly perennial never stops blooming Read MoreBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation declined last month as the cost of gas fell, a sign that price growth was cooling even as President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff threats. Consumer prices …
Inflation fell last month as gas prices dropped sharply, a sign prices cooling before tariffs Read MoreIn a surprise plot twist, the New York Jets will keep veteran wide out Allen Lazard. Jason Fitzgerald of Over The Cap broke the news on Thursday, April 10. “The Jets and wide receiver Allen Lazard have come to terms …
Jets Keep $44 Million Starter After Massive Pay Cut in ‘Surprise’ Move Read MoreIt was one of the worst-kept secrets in Major League Baseball: the New York Yankees were going to go hard at signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. when he becomes a free agent after the 2025 season. Only now, he wonât become …
Yankees Identified as ‘Clear Favorites’ for Historic Power Hitter Read MoreBy Terry Hacienda, The Fresh Toast There was a ton of hope when crypto and cannabis began talks – but what has happened since? The both started with a bang and have had ups and downs. So what is cyptocurrency’s …
Cyptocurrency’s Role In The Cannabis Industry Read MoreIn California, an estimated 1.8 million residents, or about 5% of the population, are immigrants without legal permission to live in the country. They perform many jobs native residents would never do. The financial challenge facing Sacramento is that these …
Philp: Will Newsom keep health coverage for immigrants in California? Read MoreOne year has passed since 400,000 California workers at fast food chains like McDonald’s and Taco Bell began earning $20 per hour — a special minimum wage that’s thrilled employees and unions but remains vehemently opposed by the restaurant industry, …
One year in, California’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers is lifting boats but still debated Read MoreAfter recording the first five-point night of his promising NHL career, and even after a recent nine-game goal drought that included a couple of rough outings late last month, Macklin Celebrini is officially having the most productive rookie season in …
Record-setting Celebrini might not win the Calder. Here’s why that’s OK Read MoreA Huntington Beach man was arrested on suspicion that he had sexual relationships with at least two girls while working as a wrestling coach for two Orange County high schools. <img class=”size-article_inline_third lazyautosizes lazyload” src=”https://i0.wp.com/www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/OCR-L-COACH-0410-16×9-2.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1″ sizes=”513px” srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/OCR-L-COACH-0410-16×9-2.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/OCR-L-COACH-0410-16×9-2.jpg?fit=210%2C9999px&ssl=1 210w” alt=”Anthony …
California high school wrestling coach arrested on suspicion of grooming, sexually assaulting at least 2 girls Read MoreBy SOPHIE AUSTIN | Associated Press SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers have blocked a bill to make oil and gas companies liable for damage to homes from natural disasters caused by climate change, warning it could raise gas prices. The bill …
California’s effort to hold oil companies liable for natural disaster damage stalls Read MoreMILPITAS — A tech giant has sold a big South Bay campus to a veteran real estate firm in a $40 million-plus deal that points to a nosedive in values for Bay Area office buildings. Analog Devices has sold a five-building …
Tech company sells big South Bay campus to veteran real estate firm Read MoreA stunning announcement has sent icy chills through the hockey world. On opening day of the 2026-27 season, President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on anything Canadian used by American NHL teams. Citing “tremendously unfair trade practices” and a need …
Opinion: A great NHL North American trade war could be skating our way Read MoreGoogle is secretly using its education products, including those used in many Bay Area schools, to identify students individually, track their online activity including sites they visit and links they click, and “steal” their personal data for profit, a lawsuit …
Google accused of harming kids by secretly grabbing data from school-provided tech products Read More