A warehouse fire in London. A defector shot dead in Spain. A factory fire in Berlin. Alleged bomb plotters arrested in France and Germany. A new wave of terrorism? Not exactly. Instead, these “seemingly random attacks” are part of Russia’s …
Is Russia waging a ‘hybrid war’ against the West? Read MoreBy MATT OTT | AP Business Writer More than 3 million people passed through U.S. airport security on Sunday, the first time that number of passengers have been screened in a single day as travel surges, according to the U.S. …
3 million in a day: U.S. airport security hits milestone on Sunday Read MoreSAN PABLO — A water main break Sunday night damaged five homes and left two customers without water into Monday morning, utility district officials said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Disney rescues 20 riders stuck on California Adventure’s Incredicoaster …
Water main break in East Bay damages homes Read MoreThe world will turn its focus to Paris later this month, as the city of light — and culinary delights — hosts the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad. What better time to showcase some of the Bay Area’s best croissants …
12 of the Bay Area’s best croissants — flaky, buttery, creative Read MoreFor Bay Area lovers of antiques, second-hand bargains and vintage anything, there are some well-known weekend flea markets that provide good hunting grounds. But Marin County’s French Market offers a little je ne sais quoi with a dash of Paris …
Marin’s Paris-style flea market offers a dash of French experience Read MoreA baker’s dozen of young hikers missing near a Lake Tahoe-area wildfire were spotted from a police helicopter Monday morning soon after first light. As the Royal Fire spread just west of Soda Springs early Monday morning, 13 people, believed …
Young hikers missing in Tahoe-area fire zone spotted from chopper, to be led out Read MoreThe LA Phil is taking audiences to the movies this month with a trio of shows that will feature popular film scores performed live by the orchestra. “It’s more akin to a classical music rock concert,” said Maestro David Newman, …
LA Phil goes Hollywood with a trio of concerts featuring the movie scores of composer John Williams Read MoreThe Chicago Cubs have not had the season they had hoped for, and things continue to snowball on them. The Cubs have the highest payroll in the National League Central, but find themselves in last place. Right-hander Colten Brewer broke …
Cubs Manager Reacts to Reliever’s ‘Tantrum’ and Injury: ‘You Hurt the Team’ Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors nearly struck a blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for Paul George. The newest Philadelphia 76ers star revealed that he was close to wearing a Warriors uniform instead. “That was a real thing. That [being …
Paul George Reveals True Feelings on Failed Blockbuster Warriors Trade Read MorePete Alonso is setting his sights on a Home Run Derby feat that only Ken Griffey Jr. has reached before. The New York Mets first baseman will participate in his fifth-straight Home Run Derby this year, the slugger announced on …
Pete Alonso Sets Sights on Ken Griffey Jr.’s Home Run Derby Record Read MoreJennifer Lopez has admitted her behavior left husband Ben Affleck uncomfortable because he doesn’t like his private life being revealed to the world or being her “muse.” He agreed. Although Lopez and Affleck have not confirmed they intend to divorce, …
Jennifer Lopez’s Behavior Made Ben Affleck Uncomfortable, Both Confirm Read MoreThe New York Jets need to start thinking about life after Aaron Rodgers, and one quarterback the team is being encouraged to monitor is Quinn Ewers ahead of the 2025 draft. Trevor Sikkema with Pro Football Focus detailed one 2025 …
Jets Encouraged to Monitor ‘True Gunslinger’ as Aaron Rodgers Successor Read MoreA fog bank showed itself along the Bay Area coast early Monday, the first major sign that the worst of a heat wave that roasted the region is on the backside and that temperatures are beginning to become a bit …
Appearance by coastal fog signals that the worst of the Bay Area heat wave is over Read MoreThere’s nothing like a soaring stock market to make a summer break more enjoyable. The S&P 500 index’s near 15 percent return for the first half of the year ranks as the 13th best start since 1950, according to Comerica Wealth Management. Before …
Jill On Money: Half time for stocks Read MoreTroy Renck: The Broncos have gone from Sesame Street to Compete Street. Sean Payton changed the culture – and added the Compete Street sign on the practice field – after inheriting a team lacking accountability and good coaching. The current …
Renck vs. McFadden: Broncos’ roster ranks 31st in NFL? Well then, who will be the surprise players to debunk that opinion? Read MoreOne week after NBA free agency negotiations opened, the Nuggets have made one notable addition, two notable subtractions and dozens of Russ-themed headlines. Even during a relatively quiet offseason, there’s plenty to sift through. Why hasn’t Jamal Murray’s extension happened …
Nuggets free agency notebook: Nikola Jokic’s support of Russell Westbrook, Jamal Murray contract extension update and more Read MoreReality TV star Kaitlyn Bristowe — The Bachelorette on Season 11 and winner of Dancing with the Stars Season 29 with Artem Chigvintsev — is a Canadian but that didn’t stop her from celebrating the Fourth of July. As seen …
Kaitlyn Bristowe Stuns in Tiny Cutout Bikini, DWTS Rumors Fly Read MoreU.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke this weekend about moving the Democratic political conversation from the surging perception that President Joe Biden is a fatally diminished candidate to a focus on “policy” — specifically a focus on whose “policies have …
U.S. Senator Says Biden “Can Clearly Defeat Trump” Despite Limitations Read More(Image credit: Christopher Weyant / Copyright 2024 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.) (Image credit: Scott Stantis / Copyright 2024 Tribune Content Agency) (Image credit: Clay Jones / Copyright 2024 Claytoonz) (Image credit: Monte Wolverton / Copyright 2024 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.) (Image credit: …
Today’s political cartoons – July 8, 2024 Read MoreA fog bank showed itself along the Bay Area coast early Monday, the first major sign that the worst of a heat wave that roasted the region is on the backside and that temperatures are beginning to become a bit …
Appearance by coastal fog signals that the worst of the Bay Area heat wave is over Read MoreThere’s nothing like a soaring stock market to make a summer break more enjoyable. The S&P 500 index’s near 15 percent return for the first half of the year ranks as the 13th best start since 1950, according to Comerica Wealth Management. Before …
Jill On Money: Half time for stocks Read MoreBritney Spears is single, and it doesn’t sound like the happiest breakup. Following her divorce, Britney Spears’ dating life has received a lot of scrutiny. Her fans fear that opportunists might take advantage of her. And her enemies will use …
Britney Spears Single – & Celibate?! Vows ‘Never’ To Be With Another Man Read MoreDoubling Down with the Derricos will be back for Season 6, according to one its stars. Deon and Karen Derrico announced they would be divorcing early in the summer of 2024. Fans of their TLC reality show were immediately devastated, …
‘Doubling Down with the Derricos’ Season 6 Confirmed Amid Surprise Divorce Read MoreAs we celebrate the start of summer vacation, many parents may feel anxious about their teens spending more time on their phones. Recent articles often highlight how popular apps like Instagram and TikTok exacerbate anxiety and undermine self-esteem, painting a …
Rethinking teen social media use: What parents should know about potential benefits Read MoreNo joy in the Mudville that is American politics after the dismal debate? The doddering president and the perfectly awful alternative? Let’s instead revel in the possibilities that this situation presents us with. Let’s not bow down to the supposed …
Prexy follies: Who do you like if old Joe drops out? Read MoreBuying a home in Los Angeles and Orange counties costs 10 times more than what a typical family earns in a year, a new housing report shows. That’s double what it was in 1980, when the price of a house was …
LA-OC home prices 10 times greater than incomes, report finds Read MoreA wildfire that erupted in the mountains of Santa Barbara County in Southern California has burned more than 16,000 acres, prompting an evacuation order and threatening ranches, including Michael Jackson’s former Neverland Ranch, authorities said. The fire, called the Lake …
16,000-acre Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County prompts evacuations and threatens Neverland Ranch Read MoreThe Lake Fire, burning in a rugged area of Santa Barbara County, has become the biggest wildfire of California’s season. As of Monday morning, the fire was at 20,320 acres (31.7 square miles) with 8% containment, the California Department of …
This map shows where the Lake Fire is burning in Santa Barbara County Read MoreLOS ANGELES — A proudly religious man, Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen relied on reading the Bible to get through nearly two years of shoulder pain, surgery and rehabilitation. But there were a couple other proverbs that stayed in his …
After time away, Dodgers’ Blake Treinen enjoying chance to compete again Read MoreCurrent Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields lit social media on fire after sharing a shirtless photo in which he appears to be looking more shredded than ever. In a series of photographs Fields shared on Instagram on June 6, one …
Shirtless Photo of Steelers QB Justin Fields Looking Shredded Goes Viral Read MoreNow that Pat Sajak has officially retired from “Wheel of Fortune” and longtime “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest has begun filming his first episodes of the game show, producers have released a new TV promo starring Seacrest and the show’s …
Fans Vow to Boycott Show After Ryan Seacrest’s New Promo Read MoreGlen “Big Baby” Davis was part of the Boston Celtics championship team in 2008 that also included Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. The 6-foot-9, 289-pound power forward was a rookie who appeared in 69 games during the season …
Celtics Champion Has Unique Outlook as He Preps for Prison Read MoreAfter his public falling out with former Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham during their playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets, Anthony Davis is giving Ham’s replacement, JJ Redick, a first-time head coach, some time to figure things out. But …
Lakers Star Anthony Davis Sets Expectation on JJ Redick’s Rookie Season Read MoreThe New York Knicks lost center Isaiah Hartenstein to the Oklahoma City Thunder in free agency. Hartenstein, who had to fill in for Mitchell Robinson when he went down with an injury, proved to be a valuable player who could …
Knicks Urged to Sign Former 76ers C to Replace Isaiah Hartenstein Read MoreThe Los Angeles Lakers no longer appear in position to add a big-name free agent to the roster this summer because clearing the necessary cap space will prove difficult and most of the splash players have already signed elsewhere. That …
Lakers Keyed On Reunion With Former $54 Million Guard in Free Agency: Report Read MoreJosh Wingrove (Bloomberg) — President Joe Biden pledged to fellow Democrats he will remain in the 2024 presidential race, seeking to quell an intraparty revolt against his campaign. “I am firmly committed to staying in this race, to running this …
Biden tells lawmakers he’s running and to end talk of a swap Read MoreOver the last year, Bay Area News Group readers have circled the world, sharing their adventures as they explored the temples of Thailand, hiked in Kauai and road-tripped through Tuscany. Now a Mill Valley couple is sharing tales from their …
Wish You Were Here: Atop camels in the Sahara Desert Read MoreDEAR JOAN: This past December, we adopted two kittens — 3 and 4 months old — from an animal rescue. They seem to be easily startled at noises and are reluctant to be picked up at times. I’m wondering if their …
Will two San Jose scaredy cats ever overcome their fears? Read MoreCalifornians have been surprisingly good at paying their bills despite all the financial hurdles of Golden State life. That’s what I found when my trusty spreadsheet looked at a decade’s worth of consumer delinquency data from the New York Fed. …
Californians rank 5th-best in US at bill paying Read MoreA motorist was fatally shot while driving Saturday night in Roseland on the Far South Side. About 10:35 p.m., a 47-year-old man was driving in the 10600 block of South State Street when he was shot in the left armpit, …
Motorist fatally shot driving in Roseland Read More