LOS ANGELES –– Following Tuesday’s defeat by Washington, Kings coach Jim Hiller said he had “plenty in his backpocket” when it came to forward lines and defensive pairings. Yet after Thursday’s underwhelming loss to Chicago, whom they’ll host again Saturday, …
Kings host Blackhawks again after another listless loss Read MoreWhenever I see someone reading in public, I’ll ask them about the book if it doesn’t seem intrusive (I mean, they’re reading, so I try not to bug people). This week, I thought I’d share one of these conversations, which took place at …
What are you reading? A novel about ‘loving even if it hurts to love’ Read MoreBy STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military opened fire on two people clinging to the wreckage of a boat allegedly carrying drugs, congressional lawmakers learned this week as they seek more answers about the attack …
What to know as lawmakers disclose vivid new details of US boat strikes Read MoreThe popular Candlelight concert series will return to Los Angeles and Orange County on select dates in December and January with a new program celebrating the music of The Beatles, performed by the Orchid Quartet at Zipper Concert Hall and The Richard Nixon …
Candlelight series to present string-quartet tribute to The Beatles in L.A and O.C. Read MoreCharles Beaumont is not this author’s real name; it’s the nom de plume of a former MI6 operative who now writes novels. And “A Spy Alone” and “A Spy at War,” which are part of his Oxford Spy Ring series, are terrific, …
Charles Beaumont was a spy. Now he’s writing spy novels. Read MoreThe world according to Jim: • LeBron James brings out emotional reactions in the rest of us, positive and negative, maybe because he tends to be so passive-aggressive that we can’t help but react. And so it was Thursday night …
Alexander: Was it really that surprising that LeBron made the right play? Read MoreReading Time: 4 minutes Michelle Pfeiffer has been married and divorced during her legendary acting career. Along the way, she had a few Dangerous Liaisons that didn’t involve tying the knot. From John Malkovich to Kevin Costner, some of acting’s …
Michelle Pfeiffer Divorced: Her History of Marriage, Explained Read MoreA timeframe has been announced for the opening of a Napa hotel and resort project that broke ground a year ago. The Elene, a 50 guest-room property with dining and other amenities, is slated to open late next summer, according …
New Napa hotel and resort along Napa Valley Vine Trail set to open next summer Read MoreCLEVELAND – The Warriors may be without their best defender as they travel to play one of the Eastern Conference’s elite. Draymond Green injured his right foot in the second quarter of Thursday’s game in Philadelphia. Sixers big Dominick Barlow …
Warriors injury updates: Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, Seth Curry questionable for Cleveland Read MoreMarco Luciano’s time in San Francisco is over. The Giants announced on Friday afternoon that Luciano has been claimed off outright waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates, ending the former top prospect’s tenure with the orange and black. San Francisco’s 40-man …
Former SF Giants’ top prospect Luciano claimed off outright waivers by Pirates Read MoreThe World Cup draw on Friday morning in Washington D.C. revealed most of the teams coming to the Bay Area to play at Levi’s Stadium next June. All of Group D, aside from the United States’ national team, will play …
Who is coming to Levi’s Stadium for World Cup 2026? We have a pretty clear picture Read MoreSAN JOSE – It could be an exciting December for San Jose Sharks prospect centerman Michael Misa, although his plans for the month are still up in the air. Misa is set to play in his first two American Hockey …
As Misa joins Barracuda, will Sharks allow him to play for his home country? Read MoreBy JAMES ROBSON, AP Soccer Writer The United States could hardly have asked for a better draw at the 2026 World Cup. The co-host should expect to stick around at its own party until at least the round of 32 …
World Cup draw could hardly have gone better for US Read MoreBy John Rogers | Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Frank Gehry, who designed some of most imaginative buildings ever constructed and achieved a level of worldwide acclaim seldom afforded any architect, has died. He was 96. Gehry died Friday …
Frank Gehry dies at 96; celebrated architect designed Facebook HQ in Menlo Park, LA’s Walt Disney Concert Hall Read MoreHAYWARD – California State University East Bay received a surprise this holiday season from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott: “a record-breaking” $50 million gift. The largest single donation in the institution’s history, according to university officials, the university said the money …
Cal State East Bay receives $50 million donation from MacKenzie Scott Read MoreIn its infinite, benevolent and unmotivated-by-profit wisdom, FIFA has bestowed the highest honor in sports upon “San Francisco.” Or, to be more accurate, the organization has bestowed it upon a roasting griddle of asphalt next to a mid-sized amusement park …
Kurtenbach: It looks like the Bay Area drew the World Cup short straw Read MoreCLEVELAND – The Warriors may be without their best defender as they travel to play one of the Eastern Conference’s elite. Draymond Green injured his right foot in the second quarter of Thursday’s game in Philadelphia. Sixers big Dominick Barlow …
Warriors injury updates: Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, Seth Curry questionable for Cleveland Read MoreMarco Luciano’s time in San Francisco is over. The Giants announced on Friday afternoon that Luciano has been claimed off outright waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates, ending the former top prospect’s tenure with the orange and black. San Francisco’s 40-man …
Former SF Giants’ top prospect Luciano claimed off outright waivers by Pirates Read MoreThe World Cup draw on Friday morning in Washington D.C. revealed most of the teams coming to the Bay Area to play at Levi’s Stadium next June. All of Group D, aside from the United States’ national team, will play …
Who is coming to Levi’s Stadium for World Cup 2026? We have a pretty clear picture Read MoreSAN JOSE – It could be an exciting December for San Jose Sharks prospect centerman Michael Misa, although his plans for the month are still up in the air. Misa is set to play in his first two American Hockey …
As Misa joins Barracuda, will Sharks allow him to play for his home country? Read More