The national red wave that sent former President Donald Trump back to the White House didn’t help Illinois Republicans gain significant ground — if any — in Democratic-controlled Springfield on election night. But a day after the polls closed, state …
Trump’s win doesn’t help Illinois Republicans’ numbers in Springfield — but GOP touts ‘massive strides’ Read MoreTheater “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” is the true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-topping American rock icon. The musical, created in collaboration with Diamond, who has sold more than 130 million records, includes …
Things to do in Chicago Nov. 7-13 Read MoreWhen Cubs fans packed into the Wrigley Field stands in late September to give right-hander Kyle Hendricks a storybook sendoff, he was expected to land with another team in free agency. That suspicion became reality Wednesday, when he signed a …
Cubs say goodbye to Kyle Hendricks in free agency as he signs with Angels Read MoreSANTA CLARA — Nick Bosa enjoyed election night, to no surprise. “It was fun. It was a good time. Stayed up,” Bosa said Wednesday inside the 49ers’ locker room. Bosa has been a longtime public supporter of Donald Trump, and …
49ers’ Nick Bosa enjoyed election night, says pro-Trump cap worth potential fine Read MoreFrom one of pop music’s biggest stars to an opera about Mount Everest and a music festival inspired by Leonard Cohen, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend. Here is a partial roundup. …
Bay Area arts: 9 great Bay Area shows and concerts to catch this week Read MoreMore than 16,000 Bay Area customers went without power Wednesday as Pacific Gas & Electric took precautions to lessen the chances of sparking a wildfire as most of the region remained under a red flag warning that began Tuesday. The …
Power shut off for thousands of Bay Area customers during red flag warning weather Read MoreDUBLIN — A man who allegedly shot and killed his neighbor after slapping his wife is a former translator for the U.S. Army with no arrest history, his attorney said in a failed bail motion. Abbasin Hoshmand, 47, is in …
Fremont homicide suspect was U.S. Army translator who fled Afghanistan, lawyer reveals Read MoreBy Janie Har | Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — The first Black woman elected mayor of San Francisco is fighting a self-funded philanthropist for reelection while in nearby Oakland, the first Hmong American mayor of a major city is battling …
SF mayor Breed fights for reelection against Levi’s heir Lurie Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House. A unified Republican …
House races in a state-by-state slog, with many races too early to call Read MoreDonald Trump is the projected winner of the 2024 presidential election. After winning back states he had lost in 2020, Trump performed well in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania—states Kamala Harris needed to win. Trump has won more than enough electoral …
Why Donald Trump’s victory matters, and why it doesn’t Read MoreOn the heels of two rousing road victories in two nights, the Kings will welcome the Vancouver Canucks for a clash of two of the Pacific Division’s top teams. The Kings shut out the heretofore disappointing Nashville Predators on Monday …
Kings welcome Canucks in Pacific Division showdown Read MoreThe parent company of Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain is considering the sale or closure of some of its 42 theme parks and water parks following the merger of the two largest regional amusement park chains in …
Six Flags considers the sale of some theme parks Read MoreA red flag warning was in place Wednesday for the Inland Empire and Valley areas of Southern California as unusually strong, dry Santa Ana winds created optimal weather conditions for wildfires to develop and spread. The combination of strong winds, …
Gusty Santa Ana winds bring high fire risk and power shutoffs across Southern California Read MoreBy CHRIS MEGERIAN and DARLENE SUPERVILLE WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris said Wednesday that “we must accept the results of this election” as she encouraged supporters to continue fighting for their vision of the country after her loss to Donald Trump. …
Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting Read MoreBy ELLIOT SPAGAT and GISELA SALOMON SAN DIEGO (AP) — “Build the Wall” was Donald Trump’s rally cry in 2016, and he acted on his promise by tapping military budgets for hundreds of miles of border wall with Mexico. “Mass …
Trump’s return to White House sets stage for far-reaching immigration crackdown Read MoreStrong winds helped push along a wildfire in Ventura County that quickly grew to around 9,000 acres on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 6 — causing injuries and prompting evacuations. Multiple people have been injured in the Mountain fire and transported to …
Mountain fire in Ventura County grows to 9,000 acres, causing injuries and evacuations Read MoreDodger fans watch the procession for the Funeral Mass for Dodger Pitcher Fernando Valenzuela at Our Lady of the Angeles Cathedral in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Fernando Valenzuela, Jr., …
‘He was our hero in LA’: Mass honors Dodgers great Fernando Valenzuela Read MoreA wildfire burning in Ventura County quickly grew to more than 8,000 acres Wednesday, Nov. 6. Multiple injuries were reported and numerous structures were threatened, according to the Ventura County Fire Department. Mountain fire in Ventura County grows to 9,000 …
This map shows the location of the Mountain fire burning in Ventura County Read MoreMLB analyst Harold Reynolds believes Juan Soto will leave the New York Yankees to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers to chase a World Series. Soto is the top free agent available and the Yankees have made it clear they …
Analyst Predicts Juan Soto Leaves Yankees to Chase a Ring Read MoreFans have whipped themselves into a frenzy over a social media post from “Glee” alum Nolan Gerard Funk, who’s about to star in his first Hallmark movie, “Five Gold Rings,” part of Hallmark Mystery’s “Miracles of Christmas” lineup. On November …
Hallmark Stars Spark Engagement Rumors With Social Media Post Read MoreWhat happened in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas, and it cost former Cisco manager John Dorrian his job. But Dorrian claims in a lawsuit against the San Jose technology giant that what happened in Sin City that could have led …
Vegas trip led to Cisco manager’s firing, but what happened in Vegas? Read MoreSANTA CLARA — Running back Christian McCaffrey will take part in his second straight practice today, yielding more optimism of a potential season debut Sunday when the 49ers visit the Tampa Bay Bucs. McCaffrey, in his comeback from Achilles tendinitis, …
49ers give updates on Christian McCaffrey, Charvarius Ward before visit to Tampa Bay Read MoreOAKLAND — The suspected driver of a stolen SUV that crashed into a 42-year-old man, severing his leg and killing him, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, court records show. Police say that 35-year-old Jose Gonzalez, of Hayward, crashed …
Hayward man charged in Oakland fatal hit and run where victim’s leg was severed by stolen car Read MoreBy Joshua Green, Bloomberg News (TNS) Steve Bannon had been sprung from federal prison only 12 hours earlier, but he had a message to deliver: “MAGA is back.” It was a week before Election Day and Bannon, the right-wing podcaster, culture warrior and …
What Trump’s win means for the MAGA movement Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House. A unified Republican …
House races in a state-by-state slog, with many races too early to call Read MoreA former Gilpin County sheriff’s deputy is under fire for assaulting and permanently blinding a Denver man in one eye during an arrest last year, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Christopher Bustos is suing former Gilpin County sheriff’s deputy …
Denver man accuses ex Gilpin County deputy of blinding him with Taser in lawsuit Read MoreState Sen. Celina Villanueva woke up Wednesday with the same painful feeling she had 8 years ago when Donald J. Trump was first elected — a deep worry for the immigrant communities feeling stressed that Trump has been re-elected to …
‘You are not alone.’ Immigrant advocates, state legislators process Trump’s election and plan for resistance Read MoreTwo things are true about Blackhawks star Connor Bedard’s faceoff percentage. First, faceoffs wins don’t correlate as strongly to possession time as most people think. Second, Bedard’s struggles in the circle are nonetheless a problem for the Hawks. “It’s either …
Connor Bedard trying to find ‘different ways to win’ faceoffs for Blackhawks Read MoreA mass deportation that transforms a sanctuary city that has spent more than $440 million to welcome migrants. A federal spigot that runs dry before completing the $5.3 billion extension of the CTA Red Line to 130th Street. An O’Hare …
CTA, O’Hare projects could be at risk in second Trump term, mayoral aide fears Read MoreThe family of one of two men fatally shot by a “disgruntled employee” at Navy Pier is struggling to accept the loss of such a “caring, giving person.” Lamont Johnson, 51, of Lansing, was identified as one of two men …
Family remembers Navy Pier shooting victim as a ‘caring, giving person’ Read MoreCoach Matt Eberflus spent last week calling his team resilient. The Bears then lost by 20. Words, then, are cheap. So are team meetings. During Monday’s regular gathering, the Bears coach opened the floor for players to speak. He does …
Matt Eberflus’ Bears are meeting — when they need to meet the moment instead Read MoreIn response to criticism that he was dogging it, Bears wide receiver DJ Moore said he injured his ankle on the play where he left the field while Caleb Williams was still scrambling to find an open receiver against the …
DJ Moore: Bad ankle forced him to bail out vs. Cards Read MoreThe Bears have a lot to fix, and the most important issue they must address is the development of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. That’s crucial this season and in the long run. At 4-4, in last place in the NFC …
Bears QB Caleb Williams’ struggles are layered, but one issue he must fix is his throwing accuracy Read MoreAs we begin to process the outcome of this election, we not only understand the deep challenges we face as activists, but we maintain the resolve to continue to advocate for reproductive justice. Throughout this election, we’ve been clear that …
We won’t stop fighting to protect reproductive rights from Trump Read MoreFor millions of Americans, this is a very dark day. An incomprehensible day. A day many thought would never come. I’m deeply disappointed, too. After everything we know about Donald Trump, and everything he’s already put this country through, how …
Harris lost, and it’s time for Democrats to do some soul-searching Read MoreEl expresidente Donald Trump, que fue acusado dos veces, absuelto y procesado, derrotó el martes a la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris —lo que marca el regreso a un estilo de gobierno sin precedentes que podría incluir deportaciones masivas de millones de …
Donald Trump wins, defeating Kamala Harris for president in sweeping and historic political comeback Read MoreWhat happened in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas, and it cost former Cisco manager John Dorrian his job. But Dorrian claims in a lawsuit against the San Jose technology giant that what happened in Sin City that could have led …
Vegas trip led to Cisco manager’s firing, but what happened in Vegas? Read MoreSANTA CLARA — Running back Christian McCaffrey will take part in his second straight practice today, yielding more optimism of a potential season debut Sunday when the 49ers visit the Tampa Bay Bucs. McCaffrey, in his comeback from Achilles tendinitis, …
49ers give updates on Christian McCaffrey, Charvarius Ward before visit to Tampa Bay Read MoreOAKLAND — The suspected driver of a stolen SUV that crashed into a 42-year-old man, severing his leg and killing him, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, court records show. Police say that 35-year-old Jose Gonzalez, of Hayward, crashed …
Hayward man charged in Oakland fatal hit and run where victim’s leg was severed by stolen car Read MoreWhoopi Goldberg refuses to say Trump’s name, but she’s not an election-denier. Despite urges for people to get out the vote, it appears that well over 10 million Americans sat out the 2024 election. Only part of that lower turnout …
Whoopi Goldberg Refuses to Say Trump’s Name Following Grim 2024 Election Results Read More