Brandon Crawford, arguably the greatest shortstop in the history of the San Francisco Giants, announced his retirement on Instagram. “Baseball has given me, Jalynne, and the kids more than we ever thought possible, and for that we are so thankful,” …
SF Giants franchise icon Brandon Crawford announces retirement Read MoreHard-core gamers can be difficult to shop for during the holidays. They may already have the game that you purchased for them or it could be the right one, but for the wrong platform. Plenty of gift-buying pitfalls exist for …
Holiday gift guide: Here’s what to buy for a gamer who has everything Read MoreBy Rod McGuirk | Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian Senate on Thursday began considering a ban on children younger than 16 years old from social media after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported the age restriction. The world-first …
Australian Senate debates social media ban for under-16s Read MoreThursday is a time for turkey, mashed potatoes, dysfunction and confessions. During the holiday the previous eight years, the NFL season tested my ability to enjoy a conversation about the Broncos. No matter how admirable the effort, the topic turned …
Renck: Who’s ruining Thanksgiving now? The nonBolievers in Broncos quarterback Bo Nix. Read MoreJameis Winston’s passionate speeches and radiant smile have made him a media darling since taking over as the Browns’ starting quarterback. But those were traits Sean Payton saw every day while coaching him in New Orleans. “You hear him before you …
Broncos coach Sean Payton recalls two seasons coaching Jameis Winston: “He’s got this infectious personality” Read MorePowerful high school and club coaches used to rule the Chicago area basketball scene. Certain programs were so prestigious that talented players would sit on the bench and wait years for the chance to star for a particular high school. …
Ethan Howard, Kyle Polk, Aiden Derose step into the spotlight in Homewood-Flossmoor’s win at Marian Catholic Read MoreA man who instigated an argument was shot Wednesday afternoon in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, officials said. The 34-year-old was “exhibiting erratic and dangerous behavior” when he approached a group of people near a sidewalk about 4 p.m. in the …
Man shot in Lincoln Park after acting ‘erratic and dangerous,’ officials say Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois appellate court ruled Wednesday that a former deputy sheriff charged with the death of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman shot in her home after she called police for help, should be released from …
Illinois court orders pretrial release for deputy charged in Sonya Massey’s killing Read MoreThe Best of the West offers fans a candid assessment of the top teams in the western third of the country — a collection that includes the Mountain West and the former Pac-12 schools now scattered across the ACC, Big …
Best of the West MBB power rankings: Gonzaga on top despite loss while Oregon soars after big wins Read MoreBrandon Crawford, arguably the greatest shortstop in the history of the San Francisco Giants, announced his retirement on Instagram. “Baseball has given me, Jalynne, and the kids more than we ever thought possible, and for that we are so thankful,” …
SF Giants franchise icon Brandon Crawford announces retirement Read MoreBy Rod McGuirk | Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian Senate on Thursday began considering a ban on children younger than 16 years old from social media after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported the age restriction. The world-first …
Australian Senate debates social media ban for under-16s Read MoreActress Hunter King is about to live the dream of every Swiftie. Her new movie, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, premieres on the Hallmark Channel on November 30. And as you might have guessed, it’s inspired by the romance …
Hunter King Reveals ‘Subtle Nods’ to Taylor Swift In ‘Holiday … Read MoreBy LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail on Wednesday as he awaits a May sex trafficking trial by a judge who cited evidence showing him to be a serious risk of witness tampering and …
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail a third time as he awaits sex trafficking trial Read MoreBy ROB GILLIES TORONTO (AP) — Canada is already examining possible retaliatory tariffs on certain items from the United States should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products, a senior official said …
Canada is already examining tariffs on certain US items following Trump’s tariff threat Read MoreNEW YORK (AP) — They’re up, up and — almost — away. The massive helium balloons that will float through New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took shape on Wednesday, when they were filled with helium ahead …
Massive balloons take shape ahead of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Read MoreCustomers are served at Mario’s Tacos in Pico Rivera on Wednesday Nov. 27, 2024. This year they will be breaking with a 30-year tradition where Celia Jimenez and her late husband Mario served free Thanksgiving meals to the community. (Photo …
A Pico Rivera Thanksgiving tradition at Mario’s Tacos is tabled this year Read MoreRendering of proposed 175-foot Ferris Wheel and amusement area at West Harbor waterfront development. (Rendering Courtesy Port of Los Angeles) Aerial rendering of proposed 6,200-seat amphitheater that will anchor the southern portion of the West Harbor waterfront development in San …
San Pedro’s proposed waterfront amphitheater in public comment period until Jan. 10 Read MoreYou knew it was coming, didn’t you? Baseball’s reigning Evil Empire took the initiative this week, signing another high-profile starting pitcher and giving its fans something additional to be grateful for during Thanksgiving week (besides, of course, those shots of …
Alexander: Dodgers’ signing of Blake Snell creates the traditional uproar Read MoreLOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are at it again – not only spending big money but spending it creatively. A year after Shohei Ohtani’s willingness to defer $680 million of his $700 million contract fueled a $1 billion binge of signings …
Dodgers getting creative again with Blake Snell contract Read MoreCalifornia Highway Patrol officers will conduct their annual Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period beginning Wednesday night in Southern California and around the state to promote traffic safety during the holiday weekend. “As millions of motorists gear up for travel, the CHP …
Thanksgiving weekend traffic patrols stepped up by CHP Read MorePittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens and Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II ended last week’s Thursday night affair by wrestling one another out of the back of the end zone on a Hail Mary attempt. Newsome and Pickens exchanged …
Photographer Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at George Pickens Fight vs. Browns Read MoreThe Dallas Cowboys may not seem to have a lot to be happy about these days, seeing that their record is 4-7 and their franchise quarterback Dak Prescott is out for the season. But, they got some good news on …
Cowboys Get Good News Before Thanksgiving Game Read MoreThe New York Yankees have upped their initial offer to Juan Soto as the star outfielder has interest from several teams. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, the Yankees have upped their bid for Soto as interest from the New …
Insider: Yankees Change Offer to Juan Soto as Mets Interest Continues Read MoreThe Los Angeles Lakers have their eyes on Brooklyn Nets‘ versatile 3-and-D wing Dorian Finney-Smith, Anthony Irwin of Clutchpoints reported. “The Lakers checked in on Dorian Finney-Smith last year and have been in kind of constant contact with the Nets …
Lakers Pushing to Land $56 Million Versatile 3-and-D Wing: Report Read MoreThe Denver Broncos boast the NFL’s third-ranked scoring defense through 12 weeks, and it features some teeth. Denver ranks No.1 in sacks. They have the third-highest blitz rate and sixth-highest hurry rate, per Pro Football Reference. The Broncos officially activated …
Broncos Add Versatile $5 Million Prospect to 53-Man Roster Before Facing Browns Read MoreA South Bay school district is tightening its grip on how educators can discuss gender and sexuality with young students after a transitional kindergarten teacher was placed on leave last month for discussions about gender identity in class, entangling the …
Cupertino Union School District adopts guidelines for teaching gender, sexuality in classrooms Read MoreSan Jose police said three people were in custody on suspicion of shooting and killing a man in October, according to a department press release. The two adult suspects were identified Wednesday as 19-year-old Milpitas resident Addam Nieto and 18-year-old …
Three held in October homicide in San Jose, authorities say Read MoreFrom holiday productions and festivals to a rock-guitar god to San Jose seasonal fun, there is a lot to see and do this weekend. Here’s a partial rundown. Victorian London comes to life “Please sir, I want some more” overnight-oats …
Bay Area arts: 10 cool shows and festivals to catch this weekend Read MoreBy Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett, CalMatters Natural disasters have affected nearly 90% of U.S. counties since 2013, and while many households know about preparing emergency kits, a recent FEMA survey found a large drop in how many people are signed up to …
How to sign up for emergency alerts in the Bay Area Read MoreUNION CITY — Ten days after a BART officer shot her while she allegedly attempted to drive away with the officer trapped in the window frame of her car, a local woman remains hospitalized pending a transfer to jail, court …
Union City: Woman shot by BART officer remains hospitalized, was wanted in two cases involving weapons and threats Read MoreBy ROB GILLIES TORONTO (AP) — Canada is already examining possible retaliatory tariffs on certain items from the United States should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products, a senior official said …
Canada is already examining tariffs on certain US items following Trump’s tariff threat Read MoreThe court-appointed caretaker for an Aurora apartment complex that was made infamous by allegations of a Venezuelan gang takeover said “the property was in better condition than anticipated” when he was handed the keys this fall, and it has improved …
Caretaker for Aurora apartments finds more code violations than crime Read MoreThe Lafayette Chamber of Commerce has put on its last Oatmeal Festival after 27 years, according to a news release. A representative at Quaker Oats, the longtime sponsor, said the company is moving in a different direction, and the festival …
Lafayette Oatmeal Festival ends after 27 years Read MoreA multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck and a fuel spill closed lanes of Interstate 225 northbound Wednesday afternoon. The crash was reported just after 3 p.m. near Interstate 225 and E. Iliff Avenue in Denver. At least three vehicles were …
Multi-vehicle crash, fuel spill close right lane of Interstate 225 northbound Read MoreThe Broncos roll into Monday night’s game against Cleveland feeling good but running on tired legs. Denver’s playing for the 13th straight week in the regular season, with its bye week set to finally arrive on Tuesday. Take it back …
Jonathon Cooper on Drew Sanders’ return to Broncos defense: “He’s going to ball” Read MoreAn Aurora dentist accused of fatally poisoning his wife is now suspected of plotting to kill an Aurora police detective investigating the case, a police spokesman confirmed Wednesday. James Craig, 46, is charged with first-degree murder in the poisoning death …
Aurora dentist charged in wife poisoning sought to kill detective, prosecutors allege Read MoreIn West Humboldt Park, Amazon is on its way — “primed,” it might say — to heed demand for holiday gifts plus the year-round drumbeat of impulse buying. Workers scurry to pack, code and route orders drawing on the inventory …
Amazon overcomes critics in West Humboldt Park and puts down community roots Read MoreKuryetta Young was ready to fill her plate with cranberry sauce and cornbread and sing karaoke with her family. But first, she had to sit on an Amtrak train for 12 hours. Traveling from Chicago to Fort Worth, Texas, Young …
Union Station buzzes with holiday anticipation on biggest travel day of the year before Thanksgiving Read MoreA South Bay school district is tightening its grip on how educators can discuss gender and sexuality with young students after a transitional kindergarten teacher was placed on leave last month for discussions about gender identity in class, entangling the …
Cupertino Union School District adopts guidelines for teaching gender, sexuality in classrooms Read MoreSan Jose police said three people were in custody on suspicion of shooting and killing a man in October, according to a department press release. The two adult suspects were identified Wednesday as 19-year-old Milpitas resident Addam Nieto and 18-year-old …
Three held in October homicide in San Jose, authorities say Read More