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If you followed the twists and turns of the Jeffrey Epstein saga over the last few weeks, you already know that several prominent names emerged from the tranche of emails that the Epstein estate released. Former Treasury Secretary and Harvard …

The ultimate upside-down battle between Vecna and his Demogorgons versus Eleven and the Party is shaping up to be a cinematic epic that “Stranger Things” fans won’t want to miss on the big screen. The “Stranger Things” finale is heading …

By SUDHIN THANAWALA, Associated Press A federal judge on Friday sharply questioned the Trump administration’s authority and need to maintain command of California National Guard troops it first deployed to Los Angeles in June following violent protests. Related Articles FACT …

Entering its ninth season in Major League Soccer in 2026, the Los Angeles Football Club has tapped Marc Dos Santos to take the reins as head coach. LAFC announced Dos Santos’s ascension Friday, making the 48-year-old Canadian the third manager …

By JOSH FUNK, AP Transportation Writer The nation’s freight railroads are going to be able to try relying more on technology and inspect their tracks in person less often after the federal government approved their waiver request on Friday. The …

Whenever 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 …

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, …

The 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 …

Charles 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, …

The 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 …

By 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 …

In 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 …

HAYWARD – 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 …

By 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 …

By 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 …

SAN 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 …

The 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 …

Marco 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 …

CLEVELAND – 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 …

A 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 …