WALNUT CREEK — A water main broke Thursday, forcing the closure of lanes in both directions on a busy commute bypass road into Friday and leaving some residents without water, authorities said. Related Articles Repairs to storm-damaged stretch of Highway …
Water main break in Walnut Creek closes lanes on key commute bypass road Read MoreEditor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of stories chronicling Archbishop Mitty basketball player McKenna Woliczko’s road back from a serious knee injury. Woliczko is a five-star Iowa-bound prospect in the class of 2026. Here are Parts I, …
Comeback complete: Mitty star’s return to basketball a year in making Read MoreBy MORIAH BALINGIT, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Attorneys general in five Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit Thursday against President Donald Trump’s administration after it said it would freeze money for several public benefit programs, citing concerns about fraud in the …
California and 4 other states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds Read MoreBy MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Associated Press More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most popular email service into a personal assistant that can improve writing, summarize far-flung information buried in inboxes and deliver …
Google adds new AI features to Gmail, turning it into a personal assistant Read MoreNEW YORK — A New York City judge on Wednesday ordered a mental health evaluation for a Massachusetts woman charged in the unprovoked stabbing of a tourist changing her baby’s diaper in a bathroom of Macy’s flagship store in midtown …
Mental health evaluation ordered for woman accused of stabbing California mom in NYC Macy’s Read MoreBy MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Associated Press A federal judge on Wednesday indicated a jury will be allowed to decide whether artificial intelligence trailblazer OpenAI hoodwinked its billionaire co-founder Elon Musk during its evolution from a nonprofit research lab into a capitalistic …
Judge indicates Elon Musk’s fraud lawsuit against OpenAI will head to trial Read MoreBy Nick Turner, Bloomberg Nvidia Corp. tapped Google Cloud executive Alison Wagonfeld as chief marketing officer, a sign the Silicon Valley chipmaker is looking to further raise its profile. Wagonfeld announced the move on LinkedIn, saying she would be joining …
Nvidia enlists Google Cloud executive as its marketing chief Read MoreBy Maggie Eastland and Ian King, Bloomberg President Donald Trump met with Intel Corp. Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan on Thursday at the White House, where the two men discussed the company’s progress on its new line of processors following …
Intel CEO meets with Trump, who hails gain in US chipmaker stake Read MoreA new report challenges the “sanitized” account of Bill Hader’s split from star comedian Ali Wong, saying it had more to do with the “Saturday Night Live” alum’s “moody” personality than with the couple’s busy and conflicting celebrity work schedules. …
‘Moody’ Bill Hader’s ‘month from hell’: Ali Wong split, Nick Reiner clash Read MoreNow that it’s 2026, perhaps you’re hoping for a better year than 2025 — or maybe you’re celebrating the good fortune you had last year. Either way, you’re going to need a beer. January is a great time to take …
4 beer trends on tap in 2026 Read MoreBy WAFAA SHURAFA, Associated Press DEIR AL BALAH (AP) — Israeli strikes across Gaza have killed at least 13 people, according to health officials, as U.S. President Donald Trump was expected to announce his Board of Peace to oversee the …
Israeli strikes kill at least 13 across Gaza, as Trump is expected to announce Board of Peace Read MoreBy KELVIN CHAN, AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok is preventing non-paying users from generating or editing images after a global backlash erupted over sexualized deepfakes of people, but the change has not satisfied authorities in Europe. …
Musk’s Grok chatbot restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualized deepfakes Read MoreBy MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione is due in federal court Friday for a pivotal hearing in his fight to bar the government from seeking the death penalty against him in …
Luigi Mangione heads to court as he fights to block death penalty, murder charge and key evidence Read MoreThe holiday tournaments are a wrap. The sole focus over the next six weeks are conference clashes and prime time shootout showdowns. There is a mixture of both this weekend. Here are previews and picks for six of the top …
Previewing and predicting this weekend’s top high school basketball games Read MorePlease send scores and corrections to preps@suntimes.com. Schedule provided by Jack Gleason. Send schedule updates to hsbballjg@gmail.com. Friday, January 9, 2026 BIG NORTHERN Rock Falls at Oregon, 7:00 Rockford Christian at North Boone, 6:45 Rockford Lutheran at Genoa-Kingston, 6:45 Stillman …
Chicago high school basketball scores Read MoreHere are more photos from the Prince and Princess of Wales’s Thursday outing to Charing Cross Hospital in London. They were apparently there to “thank” NHS workers, especially given that the holiday season and start of 2026 has been brutal …
Princess Kate didn’t wear her engagement ring for her first event of 2026 Read MoreIn a few months, we’ll have the one-year anniversary of the split between Brooklyn Beckham and his parents. Brooklyn seemed to be taking a step back from seeing or speaking to his parents and siblings in the early spring of …
Brooklyn Beckham allegedly told his parents to only contact him through lawyers Read MorePrincess Eugenie and Beatrice were “surprisingly” invited to several royal-family events around the holidays. They were welcomed at King Charles’s pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace, and they turned up at Sandringham on the Christmas morning church-walk. At both events, Bea …
Princess Eugenie & Beatrice ‘live & die by the monarchy’ & are aligned with the crown Read MoreWhen it comes to “a model changing up their look dramatically,” I would think that Bella Hadid is more capable. Bella is the one with more of a Linda Evangelista vibe, someone who can pull off any hair color or …
Gigi Hadid dramatically changed her hair & now has a ‘matte black’ bob Read More“Nobody in Greenland takes such an absurd scenario seriously.” That was the assessment of James Meek, in the London Review of Books last April, when discussing with the island’s inhabitants the possibility of a US marine-led invasion. Of course, in …
What do the people of Greenland want for their future? Read MoreDonald Trump may allow America’s last remaining nuclear arms control treaty with Russia to lapse. “If it expires, it expires,” he told The New York Times of the agreement, which runs out on 5 February. If the New START agreement, …
New START: the final US-Russia nuclear treaty about to expire Read MoreTell someone you’re planning a trip to the Republic of the Congo and you will get two reactions. The first is a respectful look, of the kind usually reserved for truly intrepid adventurers. The second is a question: “Is it …
Trekking with gorillas in the warm heart of Africa Read MoreFrom BMW to Toyota, Jeep to Porsche, here is our pick of the best cars for 2026. With practical, electric, and stylish options to choose from, this year promises to be a bumper one for the automobile industry. BMW iX3 …
The best new cars for 2026 Read MoreWhat happened The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a Democratic proposal to resurrect expired Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. Seventeen “renegade GOP lawmakers joined every Democrat” in the 230-196 vote, The Associated Press said, significantly more than …
House approves ACA credits in rebuke to GOP leaders Read MoreWhat happened Minnesota officials on Thursday said the FBI was barring state and local investigators from participating in the inquiry into an ICE agent’s fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good on Wednesday. Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Superintendent Drew …
FBI bars Minnesota from ICE killing investigation Read MoreVeganuary – a month-long challenge to eat only plant-based foods – has become a staple to kick off the new year. Whether it’s in support of the environment, health motivated, or you’re just looking to try new recipes, embracing a …
Tips and tricks for Veganuary Read MoreWhat happened Iranians took to the streets across the country Thursday and protested through Friday morning, but the “full scope of the demonstrations couldn’t be immediately determined” due to “Iran’s theocracy cutting off the nation from the internet and international …
Iran cuts internet as protests escalate Read MoreSALESIAN: NO DROP OFF FOR PRIDE IN LEAGUE PLAY Through 14 games this season, Salesian has played by far the toughest schedule of any team in the Bay Area. The Pride are coming off an eight-day trip in which they …
Prep spotlight: What’s ahead for battle-tested Salesian basketball team? Read MoreALL-BAY AREA NEWS GROUP DEFENSIVE BACKS First team Charlie Ball, St. Ignatius, 6-0, 185, senior Versatile and a captain for SI defense that won the CIF 3-AA state championship. Had 129 tackles, 13 1/2 for loss, six sacks, two pass deflections …
All-Bay Area News Group high school football: Defensive backs Read MoreEditor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of stories chronicling Archbishop Mitty basketball player McKenna Woliczko’s road back from a serious knee injury. Woliczko is a five-star Iowa-bound prospect in the class of 2026. Here are Parts I, …
Comeback complete: Mitty star’s return to basketball a year in making Read MoreBy MORIAH BALINGIT, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Attorneys general in five Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit Thursday against President Donald Trump’s administration after it said it would freeze money for several public benefit programs, citing concerns about fraud in the …
California and 4 other states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds Read MoreA new report challenges the “sanitized” account of Bill Hader’s split from star comedian Ali Wong, saying it had more to do with the “Saturday Night Live” alum’s “moody” personality than with the couple’s busy and conflicting celebrity work schedules. …
‘Moody’ Bill Hader’s ‘month from hell’: Ali Wong split, Nick Reiner clash Read MoreBy GEOFF MULVIHILL, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s administration has told states that it is restricting some social safety net funds that cover services including child care subsidies and cash assistance and job training for poor families with children. The …
What to know about restrictions on state use of money for child care and other social services Read MoreA 30-year-old man was arrested Thursday night, Jan. 8, on suspicion of stabbing to death another man in Northridge, authorities said. Los Angeles police were called to an apartment complex in the 8600 block of Wilbur Avenue about 9:40 p.m. …
Man fatally stabbed in Northridge, suspect arrested Read MoreAssociation directors are unpaid volunteers serving their neighbors – so is it fair that they could be sued for their volunteer work? The Business Judgment Rule is the first thing any director should know, yet well-intentioned volunteers often unwittingly stray …
HOA Homefront: How the Business Judgment Rule protects volunteers Read MoreA few weeks ago, the prospect was tantalizing: An all L.A. Super Bowl, Rams vs. Chargers, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, home of the San Francisco 49ers. I mean, how much angst and consternation would that have caused, in the …
Alexander: The road to Santa Clara for Rams, Chargers? Uh … Read MoreThe Los Angeles Chargers are preparing for their upcoming wild-card matchup against the New England Patriots, and it’s clear this is going to be their most difficult contest of the season. The Chargers will have to trek to the East …
Chargers DC Jesse Minter Breaks Silence on Head Coach Talk Before Patriots Game Read MoreWhen it comes to Kyle Tucker’s free agency this offseason, you really haven’t heard the San Francisco Giants as a team linked to him a lot. Sure, the Giants have been linked to him in passing, but not as a …
San Francisco Giants Listed as Dark-Hose Destination for $400 Million Free Agent Read MoreThe New York Yankees may opt to pursue another intriguing free agent bat, as the team has yet to re-sign Cody Bellinger. New York has submitted two offers to Bellinger, but the team reportedly is not close to signing the …
Yankees Could Turn Attention to Surprising Free Agent as Bellinger Hopes Fade Read MoreFor much of the season, Kobe Bufkin’s G League production has caught attention, prompting growing belief that the Los Angeles Lakers may have uncovered another under-the-radar gem within their system. The South Bay Lakers guard has filled box scores and …
Lakers G League Star Makes Blunt Admission About NBA Future Read More