A former White Sox pitching prospect is suing the team, claiming he was pushed into taking a COVID-19 vaccination in 2021 that resulted in severe allergic reactions that eventually derailed his career. Isaiah Carranza, a 12th-round draft pick of the …
Former prospect sues White Sox claiming COVID-19 vaccination ended his career Read MoreA plan to significantly boost funding for public education in Illinois has been introduced to both houses of the state Legislature as some lawmakers aim to eventually tax millionaires and digital advertisement to help bridge billions needed to finance schools. …
Illinois lawmakers announce plan to close school funding gap Read MoreBy ANDREW DAMPF and PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writers CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn sustained a “complex tibia fracture that is currently stable but will require multiple surgeries to fix properly” after her devastating crash in the Olympic …
Winter Olympics: Lindsey Vonn says she has complex tibia fracture that will require multiple surgeries to fix Read MoreThe bakers behind the South Bay’s irreverent but delicious doughnuts have closed the doors of their wild and wacky Psycho Donuts in Campbell, leaving customers worried they’ll never again get to delight in a Bad Elvis or Cereal Killer for …
Psycho Donuts plans to reboot in Campbell, expand to Gilroy Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO – The week between the trade deadline and the All-Star break is often considered the last of the NBA’s dog days, that brief moment of time between the excitement of blockbuster transactions and the allure of an extended …
As other teams tank, Warriors explain why they’re pushing for playoffs Read MoreSubmit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Democrats must hash out viable candidate Re: “Sparks fly at initial debate” (Page A1, Feb. 5). The Democratic candidates for governor must be ignorant of …
Letters: Democrats must hash out viable candidates for governor Read MoreBy Jaimie Ding | Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A federal judge on Monday blocked a California law from going into effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces, but they will still be required to wear …
Judge blocks California’s ban on federal agents wearing masks Read MoreSubmit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Fremont should hire police chief from ranks Re: “Ex-chief to take over in Fremont” (Page B1, Feb. 6). Here we go again, hiring celebrity chiefs …
Letters: Fremont’s new police chief should have come from the ranks Read MoreTenants at a large East Palo Alto apartment complex are pressing the property’s former owner to drop its appeal of a city ruling that awarded them more than $200,000 in rent rebates for long-standing maintenance problems — pitting their claims …
After $200,000 ruling, East Palo Alto tenants press former landlord to drop appeal Read MoreBy EDDIE PELLS LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — The nickname for the trick is “disaster.” Freeskiing star Eileen Gu saw it as something other than that. Because Gu landed that trick once at the top of the supersized rails portion of the Olympic …
Winter Olympics: San Francisco’s Eileen Gu finishes second but her slopestyle loss is hardly a ‘disaster’ Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes Convicted Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell appeared remotely before Congress today. Unfortunately, her testimony lasted less than an hour, as Maxwell repeatedly pleaded the Fifth Amendment in response to every question. Yes, it was another frustrating …
Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads the Fifth, Will Spill Epstein Secrets If Trump Grants Her … Read MoreClayton Kershaw is going to have an active retirement. The future Hall of Famer announced the end of his playing career following the 2025 season last fall but will return to competition this spring as a member of Team USA …
Clayton Kershaw will start broadcast career as an analyst for NBC Read MoreBy MARY CLARE JALONICK, KEVIN FREKING and SEUNG MIN KIM WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have begun tentative talks with the White House on their demands for “dramatic” new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, trading offers just days before …
Democrats and White House trade offers as shutdown of Homeland Security looms Read MoreA federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Monday, Feb. 9, allowing federal immigration officials to continue wearing masks during California operations, while a lawsuit plays out between the Trump administration and the state. U.S. District Judge Christine A. Snyder in …
Immigration officers can still wear masks in California for now, federal judge decides Read MoreA jury has awarded $8.8 million to two dozen Carson residents exposed to hydrogen sulfide gas by a fire that ignited pallets of hand sanitizer and pushed chemicals into the Dominguez Channel in 2021. Residents complained of a “rotten egg” …
Carson residents awarded $8.8 million over Dominguez Channel stench Read MoreBy KANIS LEUNG HONG KONG (AP) — The deadliest fire in Hong Kong in decades last year left thousands of residents without some of their friends, family or the place they called home. More than two months later, the occupants …
Hong Kong fire victims long for home as Lunar New Year stirs painful memories Read MoreThe New York Jets just received a stern warning. ESPN’s Rich Cimini told radio host Jake Asman and former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum that if Breece Hall reaches unrestricted free agency, he won’t return to the team this offseason. …
Insider Delivers Brutally Honest Warning to Jets About RB Breece Hall Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors still have one open roster spot, but it appears increasingly unlikely that it will be filled by Lonzo Ball. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Golden State is backing away from its previously reported interest in …
Warriors Shift Buyout Plans After Pat Spencer Earns Deal Read MoreThe Philadelphia Eagles could be eyeing a major upgrade at cornerback this offseason, with multiple insiders connecting the team to Seattle Seahawks star Tariq Woolen. A Super Bowl-winning defender set to hit free agency, Woolen fits Philadelphiaâs preferred defensive profile. …
Eagles Urged to Pursue Seahawks Super Bowl-Winning Former Pro Bowler Read MoreOne of the first major moves that the Detroit Lions announced once their 2025 season came to a disappointing close without a berth in the NFL postseason was the termination of offensive coordinator John Morton after only one official year …
David Montgomery Reveals True Thoughts On New Lions OC Drew Petzing Read MoreThe story of Deshaun Watson’s exit from the Houston Texans, via trade to the Cleveland Browns, often does not get told without mention of the more than two-dozen claims of sexual assault brought against him in a very public ordeal. …
Former Texans QB Deshaun Watson Sends Message Amid Major News Read MoreThe San Antonio Spurs are no longer just a feel-good rebuild story. They are a legitimate contender for the top seed in the Western Conference. Riding a four-game winning streak, San Antonio sits second in the West at 36â16, just …
Bold Prediction Raises Expectations for Spurs Despite Quiet Trade Deadline Read MoreThe New York Yankees have had a rather quiet offseason, but the team could make an intriguing move. New York has brought in some depth players to compete for roles, and one area of need is pitching. Teams can’t have …
Yankees Urged to Acquire Two-Time World Series Champ in Intriguing Move Read MoreAs the final round of the WM Phoenix Open came down to the wire, Hideki Matsuyama looked poised to take home the title and the $1.7 million prize that came with it. Needing just a par on the 72nd hole …
Hideki Matsuyama Choked Away Nearly $700,000 at the WM Phoenix Open Read MoreThe Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX 29-13 over the New England Patriots on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium. Moreover, on this run to a championship, Seahawks QB Sam Darnold played injured. Before their playoff journey even began, Darnold appeared …
Seahawks’ Sam Darnold Gives Blunt Revelation After Super Bowl Read MoreTHE Kansas City Chiefs are facing arguably the most important offseason since their Super Bowl dynasty began in 2019. There are numerous holes to be filled throughout the roster, and the Chiefs’ front office needs to work a lot of …
Chiefs Projected to Keep Just 1 Homegrown Free Agent Starter on Defense in 2026 Read MoreBy DAVID KLEPPER WASHINGTON (AP) — The general counsel for Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday warned the attorney for an anonymous government employee not to directly share a top-secret complaint about Gabbard’s handling of classified material with …
Gabbard’s office warns attorney against sharing classified complaint with Congress Read MoreOAKLAND — Police were in a standoff Monday afternoon with a possible shooting suspect who refused to come out of a Pill Hill apartment, authorities said. No injuries had been reported as of 2:45 p.m. The incident started about 10:20 …
Police in standoff with possible Oakland shooting suspect Read MoreNot every season of “Marvel Snap” is created equal. Last month saw a number of cards with epic abilities headlined by Shang-Lao the Undying, Fin Fang Foom and Dragon Lord. These are meta-changing cards that will likely have a long …
‘Marvel Snap’: Guardians of Galaxy Hits Vol. 2 season has a few must-have cards Read MoreSAN JOSE — A woman died Saturday after being struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene, authorities said. The incident occurred around 6:20 a.m. in the area of Capitol Avenue and Longford Drive, according to a press release …
San Jose: Female pedestrian dies following hit and run Read MoreIn August, the University of Colorado Boulder will discontinue the program that allows alumni to retain their CU email addresses for life, after offering the program since 2005. CU Boulder alumni will lose access to their CU email accounts effective …
CU Boulder to end alumni email for life program this summer Read MoreBy DAVID KLEPPER WASHINGTON (AP) — The general counsel for Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday warned the attorney for an anonymous government employee not to directly share a top-secret complaint about Gabbard’s handling of classified material with …
Gabbard’s office warns attorney against sharing classified complaint with Congress Read MoreAloha, Columbine Place. The beleaguered 17-story office tower at 216 16th St. in downtown Denver is now owned by the University of Hawaii Foundation. Records recorded by Denver earlier this month show that the building’s ground lease deal has been …
Ground lease termination gives distressed downtown tower new owner Read MoreSANTA CLARA, California — The Seahawks knew this would happen, long before the confetti fell. And after it rained lime and blue on Super Bowl Sunday, cigar smoke twisted through the stuffy air in the caverns of Levi’s Stadium. Hardly …
How Broncos’ trade for Russell Wilson helped turn Seahawks into Super Bowl champs Read MoreArvada West is testing the theory that you can win with pure athletes over year-round ballers. The Wildcats boys basketball team doesn’t have any college commits. No one on the squad even has an offer yet. But what A-West lacks …
Arvada West boys basketball, with program wins record in sight, eyes first state championship Read MoreSANTA CLARA, California — Ten years after he raised the Lombardi Trophy to the heavens at Levi’s Stadium, Gary Kubiak stood in the same spot Sunday but in a much different role. In 2016, Gary Kubiak hired his 28-year-old son, …
Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak got some key Super Bowl advice from his dad, Gary Kubiak Read MoreThe Trump administration has officially denied an appeal from the state of Illinois for disaster relief funds for summer storms last year that affected 438,000 residents in five Illinois counties. Gov. JB Pritzker had requested authorization of the Federal Emergency …
Trump administration denies Illinois appeal for summer storms disaster relief Read MoreProsecutors have dropped charges against nearly two dozen people arrested during a clergy-led protest outside the Broadview ICE facility last fall. Rev. Michael Woolf, one of the arrestees, said the charges were “always egregious.” “The fact was that the people …
Cook County prosecutors drop charges against 19 arrested during clergy-led protest at Broadview ICE facility Read MoreLOS ANGELES — Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism, with cancer as the underlying cause. A Los Angeles County death certificate issued Monday lists the pulmonary embolism, which occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the lungs, …
Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism. Cancer was the underlying cause Read MoreTop mayoral aides assured the City Council on Monday that the full $260 million advance pension payment will be made, and that Mayor Brandon Johnson’s decision to make that payment in two installments to ease a cash flow crunch will …
Mayoral aides explain Chicago’s cash flow crunch that triggered partial pension payment Read More