Pat Finn, a comedic actor who grew up in Wilmette and honed his sense of humor with close friend Chris Farley at Marquette University died Monday after a three-year battle with bladder cancer in Los Angeles. He was 60. Mr. …
Pat Finn, Chicago comedic actor who was close pals with Chris Farley, dies at 60 Read MoreBears quarterback Caleb Williams’ 46-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver DJ Moore to beat the Packers in overtime on Saturday certainly was the best and biggest play of the Bears’ season. But it also might prove to be the best in …
Pro Football Focus gives Bears QB Caleb Williams rare plus-2.0 grade for touchdown pass to beat Packers Read MoreBy WILL WEISSERT WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump marked Christmas Eve by quizzing children calling in about what presents they were excited about receiving, while promising to not let a “bad Santa” infiltrate the country and …
Trump warns against infiltration by a ‘bad Santa,’ defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kids Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A grand jury has declined to indict the father of two Kentucky State University students who was charged with murder in an on-campus shooting that killed one student and critically injured another. In a social media …
Grand jury declines to indict man in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University Read MoreIt’s the season of giving, and what better gift to give than time. More time with friends and family, more time to experience the world, more time to live another year, another day. The people at the health agency OneLegacy …
Still pondering a holiday gift? How about a kidney or liver? Read MoreA Christmas storm that drenched Los Angeles on Wednesday led to the partial closure of the 5 freeway in the San Fernando Valley area, according to CalTrans. The southbound portion of the 5 freeway between Sheldon Street/Laurel Canyon Boulevard to …
Heavy rains lead to 5 freeway closure in the San Fernando Valley Read MoreWith so many streets closed in Pasadena on Jan. 1 and parking spots scarce and those that are available are at premium prices, LA Metro offers transit options for attending the Rose Parade, Rose Bowl, and other parade-related events. Rose …
LA Metro says go car-less to Rose Parade, Rose Bowl by taking transit and hoofing it a bit. Here’s how Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO – Warriors coach Steve Kerr had his player’s back on Wednesday afternoon. Kerr declined to put the blame on Draymond Green for the mid-game argument between the two that led to Green leaving the bench and not returning …
Warriors’ Steve Kerr takes responsibility for Draymond Green blowup: ‘I regret my actions’ Read MoreSANTA CLARA — It’s not worth fretting over the possible loss of 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh during the next NFL head coaching cycle. Saleh certainly isn’t. He’s been through the process twice: once when he got the Jets job, …
Don’t expect 49ers Robert Saleh to jump at first head coaching opportunity Read MoreAt 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service released a winter storm warning in effect until Friday Dec. 26, at 10 a.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. The NWS Reno NV says to prepare for, “Snow accumulations between …
Winter storm warning issued for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area until Friday morning – gusts to hit 100 mph Read MoreLooking to get out over the holidays? Comedy shows and concerts are in the offing. And if you are staying in, we have some suggestions for that, too. Kosher cackling on tap There are various scenarios for the kinds of …
Bay Area arts: 16 cool shows and concerts to catch this weekend and beyond Read MoreJack Tosh Holiday Tournament at York, Dec. 26-Dec. 31. Trying to sort out the massive, one-of-a-kind holiday tournament at York is no small task. It runs Friday through New Year’s Eve. With 32 teams it’s unique. And with 17 teams …
Previewing the high school basketball holiday tournaments Read MoreMasashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, whose 113 worldwide victories were the most of any player from Japan, died Wednesday in his home country after a battle with colon cancer, the Japan Golf Tour said. He was 78. Ozaki was revered in Japan, …
Japanese golfer Jumbo Ozaki dies of cancer at 78 Read MoreA hiker was injured on Christmas Eve after falling 20 feet from a trail near the visitor center at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre. West Metro Fire Rescue first posted about the rescue operation at 4:23 p.m. Wednesday. By that …
Hiker injured after falling off trail at Red Rocks in Colorado Read MoreZelensky posed in front of festive decor (Picture: X) Christmas is almost here – and as children around the world make wishes for the new year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shared his. In his annual Christmas address, the Ukrainian …
Zelensky calls for Putin to ‘die’ in his Christmas address Read MoreTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Meat lovers gathered at Britain’s oldest market for its annual pre-Christmas auction for the first time …
Auction crowds battle for meat at London’s Smithfield market saved from closure Read MoreLooking to get out over the holidays? Comedy shows and concerts are in the offing. And if you are staying in, we have some suggestions for that, too. Kosher cackling on tap There are various scenarios for the kinds of …
Bay Area arts: 16 cool shows and concerts to catch this weekend and beyond Read MoreEarlier this year, San Jose politicians announced they were targeting the thousands of abandoned shopping carts clogging creeks and blighting streets. Now the first data on a pilot program aimed at curbing the problem is in, and the city must …
One Bay Area city tried an innovative program to deal with its abandoned shopping cart problem. Here’s what happened. Read MoreSACRAMENTO — Thirteen East Bay residents, including 12 from Oakland, have been criminally charged and more than 44,000 stolen merchandise items were recovered following an operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California, the California Highway Patrol …
Thirteen East Bay residents arrested by CHP in Northern California retail theft ring investigation Read MoreIn its first full year operating all electrified trains, Caltrain reported a 57% jump in ridership in 2025, marking its strongest performance since the COVID-19 pandemic as long-term funding uncertainty threatens the agency’s future. According to its fiscal year 2025 …
Caltrain ridership surged 57% in 2025, but funding cliff looms Read More