Frank Nazar twisted his neck in all directions to find the nearest wood. The Blackhawks‘ rookie forward had just been told Monday he hasn’t yet allowed any goals on the penalty kill in the NHL this season. Finally identifying a …
Frank Nazar excelling on Blackhawks’ penalty kill by keeping his feet moving Read MoreAn ice storm is set to move into the Chicago area Wednesday evening, bringing “a wintry mix” of freezing rain, sleet and snow, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service has issued a winter weather advisory for the …
Ice storm set to hit Chicago, bringing hazardous travel conditions Read MoreNEW ORLEANS — Matt Forte wasn’t surprised that the Bears decided to pair the hottest play-caller in the NFL with quarterback Caleb Williams. The former Bears running back was surprised, though, that they broke the bank to do it. “I …
Matt Forte: Bears bucked history by paying big for Ben Johnson Read MoreBulls legend Michael Jordan’s 34-year-old son was arrested in Central Florida late Monday, local officials confirmed to USA TODAY Tuesday. Marcus James Jordan was booked into jail on Tuesday, Orange County Corrections Department online records show. The 34-year-old, whose home …
Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, arrested on charges of DUI, cocaine possession in Florida Read MoreA federal judge in Rockford is calling for stiffer penalties for people who possess devices called switches that convert handguns into machine guns. Judge Iain Johnston has told the U.S. Sentencing Commission he’s “alarmed” by its current guidelines that result …
Federal judge in Rockford calls for longer sentences for people caught with machine-gun conversion devices Read MoreRep. Summer Lee (D-PA) responded sharply to a statement made by Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA), after Kennedy told people who had a problem with the Elon Musk-led purge of the federal workforce to “call somebody who cares.” The MAGA lawmaker …
U.S. Congresswoman Slams MAGA Senator: “Call Someone Who Cares? I Care” Read MoreHow else would you want to spend Valentine’s Day than with “the most romantic band in the world”? No, we’re not talking about Slipknot — even though that Iowa metal act sure was great when it headlined the Aftershock Festival …
‘Most romantic band in the world’ sets Valentine’s Day concert in Bay Area Read MoreThe inaugural Silicon Valley Pizza Week will run through Saturday, Feb. 8, with special pizza creations and deals from restaurants in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County and southern Alameda County. More than 50 restaurant locations are taking part in …
Silicon Valley Pizza Week offers deals, special slices through Feb. 8 Read MoreA Hollywood producer was convicted Tuesday of two counts of first-degree murder for the drug overdose deaths of a model and her friend, along with charges of sexually assaulting seven other women. The downtown Los Angeles jury deliberated for about …
Hollywood producer found guilty in women’s drug overdose deaths Read MoreImagine watching “Whiplash,” but instead of just hearing its pulse-pounding jazz score through the screen, the music roars to life right before you. The crack of a snare drum, the blare of a trumpet, the energy of an 18-piece big …
‘Whiplash in Concert’ brings live jazz fury to Beverly Hills for its 10th anniversary Read MoreBy JOSE HERRERA The Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance on Tuesday, Feb. 4, that will temporarily prohibit landlords from evicting tenants for having unauthorized occupants and pets who have been displaced by the fires that erupted in January. …
LA City Council approves a pause on evicting extra tenants due to the wildfires Read MoreWhen newly acquired Patty Mills walked into the Clippers’ practice Tuesday the place felt strangely familiar. Not the building but the surroundings in a way. There was Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, who he won an NBA championship with in San …
Clippers welcome new additions Patty Mills and Drew Eubanks Read MoreBy GEOFF MULVIHILL Seven families with transgender or nonbinary children filed a lawsuit Tuesday over President Donald Trump’s executive orders to narrowly define the sexes and halt federal support for gender-affirming health care for transgender people under age 19. Related …
Families and doctors sue over Trump’s order to halt funding for gender-affirming care Read MoreMore Los Angeles County residents are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, while trying to put their lives back together after devastating fires destroyed at least 16,555 structures and damaged another 2,000, including many residential properties. Also, family members who …
Shortage of mental health crisis teams leads LA County to launch new hiring spree, using incentives Read MoreBy STEVE PEOPLES and NICHOLAS RICCARDI WASHINGTON (AP) — Outraged Democrats are testing the limits of their diminished power as they try to stop the stunning power grabs of President Donald Trump and his chief lieutenant, Elon Musk. Related Articles …
Democrats confront limits of their power in bid to stop Trump and Musk Read MoreKansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his girlfriend Taylor Swift have something in common. Sure, they come from totally different careers, but they’re both at the top of their game, pun intended. Kelce is heading to the Chiefs’ …
Taylor Swift Gets Bad News Ahead of Super Bowl Read MoreBy TOM MURPHY Many Americans with high-deductible health insurance plans face a cold reality at the start of every year. Related Articles Health | Data breach affected more than 500,000 Bay Area patients Health | As EV vehicles get heavier, …
How to deal with fresh health insurance deductibles in the new year Read MoreSAN JOSE — The California State University system has teamed up with several tech titans to launch a “landmark” quest tocreate an AI-powered higher education system. San Jose State University and CSU East Bay in Hayward would be among the …
State universities launch “landmark” AI quest for students and profs Read MoreWhat are the chances Stephen Curry is dealt before the NBA trade deadline Thursday? Miniscule to be sure, but after the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks executed a trade that shook the sports world over the weekend with Luka …
Art of the deal: The biggest trades in Bay Area sports history Read MoreThe Colorado Rapids are finalizing their first transaction with the new “cash for player” trade function to acquire midfielder Ted Ku-DiPietro from D.C. United, a club source confirmed to The Denver Post on Tuesday. The transfer fee is set to …
Rapids acquire midfielder Ted Ku-DiPietro from D.C. United using new trade mechanism Read MoreMayor Brandon Johnson vowed Tuesday to shine the light on gifts the mayor has accepted “on behalf of the city” in hopes of putting to rest the controversy caused by his secretive handling of the items . Inspector General Deborah …
Mayor Johnson outlines new gift policy after critical report from inspector general Read MoreNow that Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval Carter has stepped down after a 40-year career in public transit, his leadership in advancing accessibility for people with disabilities must continue as a priority for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s next appointee. While concerns …
Next CTA president must keep up the fight for accessibility Read MoreBen Johnson continued to fill out the rest of his coaching staff Tuesday, agreeing to add Jeremy Garrett as his defensive line coach, Richard Smith as his linebackers coach and Bill Johnson as a defensive assistant, a source confirmed. Smith …
Bears’ Ben Johnson adds 3 more defensive assistant coaches Read MoreSAN JOSE — The California State University system has teamed up with several tech titans to launch a “landmark” quest tocreate an AI-powered higher education system. San Jose State University and CSU East Bay in Hayward would be among the …
State universities launch “landmark” AI quest for students and profs Read MoreWhat are the chances Stephen Curry is dealt before the NBA trade deadline Thursday? Miniscule to be sure, but after the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks executed a trade that shook the sports world over the weekend with Luka …
Art of the deal: The biggest trades in Bay Area sports history Read MoreBy TOM MURPHY Many Americans with high-deductible health insurance plans face a cold reality at the start of every year. Related Articles Health | Race and place can contribute to shorter lives, research suggests Health | RFK Jr. misled the …
How to deal with fresh health insurance deductibles in the new year Read MoreBy Kimberly Palmer, NerdWallet Spending less, it turns out, can be pretty trendy. Social media influencers are celebrating the art of consuming less. They are thrifting, sharing no-buy challenges and buying items with longevity in mind, and showing followers how …
How to save with the underconsumption trend Read MoreThe Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requested assistance on Tuesday from state and federal agencies to remove ash sediment and debris left by the recent wildfires from beaches and coastal waters. Board Chair Lindsey Horvath listens to public comments …
Supervisors seek help clearing contaminants from LA County beaches Read MoreBy PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When Donald Trump started the biggest trade war since the 1930s in his first term, his impulsive combination of threats and import taxes on U.S. trading partners created chaos, generated drama — …
Trump’s tariff tactics carry higher economic risks than during his first term Read MoreCountry star Willie Nelson is reuniting with iconic singer-songwriter Bob Dylan for the summer Outlaw Festival tour. The two musicians will headline the Hollywood Bowl and be joined by Billy Strings and Sierra Hull in Los Angeles on Friday, May …
Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan reunite for 10-year anniversary of Outlaw Festival Read MoreThe next phase of the Galaxy preseason begins Wednesday with four games in 11 days in the Coachella Valley Invitational. After a short offseason break, Galaxy head to Indio looking to get on track for the upcoming season, which will …
Galaxy headed for stay in Indio as preparation for new season continues Read MoreIt was almost like a contest to see who could promise the quickest rebuilding when President Trump and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sat down together barely two weeks after the hugely damaging Palisades fire, possibly the most expensive natural …
Should building permits be loosened in fire zones? Read MoreWhen Gov. Gavin Newsom issues one of his periodic boasts about California’s superiority vis-a-vis other states — particularly those with conservative politics such as Texas and Florida — he conveniently omits aspects that are less than admirable. The exclusions include …
California schools continue to struggle with test scores in reading and math Read MoreWhile the NFL world gathers in New Orleans for the Super Bowl, the Buffalo Bills are at home preparing for next season. Buffalo needs to make some significant additions to compete for the Super Bowl next season, and on Monday, …
Bills Should Make A Play For Cooper Kupp This Offseason Read MoreThe Denver Broncos shocked the NFL in 2024 by going from a team predicted to finish 7 games under .500 to the playoffs — the first time in the postseason since the 2015 season. While rookie quarterback Bo Nix ended …
Trade Proposal Sends Broncos’ $55 Million DE to AFC South Read MorePittsburgh Steelers insider Mark Kaboly reported there was friction between quarterback Russell Wilson and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith at the end of the 2024 regular season. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac offered more details on the subject on Feb. 4. …
Steelers Insider Reveals New Detail in Russell Wilson-Arthur Smith Clash Read MoreDUBLIN — As the child molestation trial for a former Bay Area firefighter nears its start, prosecutors are moving to introduce testimony by four women who have come forward with new allegations against the then-Livermore resident. Related Articles Crime and …
East Bay firefighter’s child molestation case begins as prosecutors reveal 8 alleged victims have come forward Read MoreBy Ellen Knickmeyer and Meg Kinnard | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Dozens of senior officials put on leave. Thousands of contractors laid off. A freeze put on billions of dollars in humanitarian assistance to other countries. Over the last two …
What is USAID, and why does Musk want to get rid of it? Read MoreBay Area Home Report 2895 Poppy Hills Lane – Google Street View A 4,027-square-foot house built in 2003 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 2800 block of Poppy Hills Lane in Dublin was sold on Nov. 6, …
Single family residence sells for $2.5 million in Dublin Read MoreThe Big 12 went through almost 100 versions of its 2025 football schedule before settling on the final edition. The (unofficial) Over/Under was 150. After all, crafting a nine-game schedule for 16 teams spread across four time zones with fixed …
The 2025 Big 12 football schedule: Holy War in October, smooth path for ASU, plenty of Texas trips for the Four Corners schools Read More