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An Oakland novelist and scientists from UC Berkeley and Stanford are among the 22 fellows selected this year by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and announced Wednesday. The recognition often called the “genius award” comes with an …

Disneyland has softened the blow of the latest price increase with a new discount promotion for California residents offering parkhopper tickets for as little as $83 a day — more than 50% off the cost of a multiday ticket. Related …

As a singer/songwriter working at the cusp of jazz, Appalachian folk and indie rock, Becca Stevens has always drawn on a deep reservoir of emotion to fuel her music. But her new album “Maple to Paper” emerged from far more …

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The University of Colorado’s new mascot has received her official nickname — one attributed to her unexpected fanship for 1970s pop. Related Articles Watch: First live performance of ‘Golden’ from KPop Demon Hunters John C. Reilly brings his musical “Mister …

OAKLAND California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed AB 50, the Equity in Birth Control Act, authored by Assemblymember Mia Bonta, D-Oakland, who chairs the Assembly Health Committee. She says the bill ensures Medi-Cal recipients can access over-the-counter birth control without …

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks will go without a captain this season, announcing Wednesday that they will instead have five alternate captains for the year. The Sharks will have Tyler Toffoli, Alexander Wennberg, Barclay Goodrow, Mario Ferraro, and …

ANTIOCH — A woman died Tuesday night after she was struck by a freight train, authorities said. The coroner’s bureau on Wednesday was trying to identify the woman and contact her family. She appeared to be in her 40s, authorities …

Except for Half Moon Bay, no one does pumpkin season like Trader Joe’s. The 2025 autumnal lineup of products includes a sizable number of returning bestsellers and a couple of new options (or new to us). We bought a few …

The late comedian Robin Williams’ daughter Zelda is begging fans to stop sending her AI-generated videos of her father. The “Good Will Hunting” star’s only daughter took to Instagram to express her disapproval of the AI-generated tributes to her dad. …

ENFIELD, U.K. — Nik Bonitto started his week abroad with some hardware. The Broncos outside linebacker was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 5 after racking up 2.5 sacks against Philadelphia in a 21-17 win Sunday. Bonitto …

A man died early Wednesday morning after being hit by the driver of a van while riding his bike in southeast Aurora, police said. Aurora officers responded to the crash in the 2200 block of South Kittredge Way, near Horseshoe …

Numerous congressional Republicans are claiming to be victims of lawfare and Biden-era “spying” by the FBI, citing information revealed by FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino about former Special Counsel Jack Smith‘s work building legal cases against President Trump while at …

Democrats who refuse to agree to Republican demands to re-open the government unless concessions are made about extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and reversing Medicaid cuts are essentially making the same argument that Trump administration officials — and the President …

Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. will officially launch his campaign for the 2nd Congressional District Wednesday to honor his father’s 84th birthday. In a video, Jackson Jr. says he chose the date to honor “a man who inspired my …

There’s a dizzying contrast between the drama of the moment, with the Cubs teetering on the brink of elimination, and the players determined to steady the ship. ‘‘At the end of the day, we just need to win a game,’’ …

If you’re looking for a warm and cozy fall meal, try this simple dish. A bowl of garlicky clams, steamed in wine and swimming in their buttery juices, is not only easy to make, but it will warm you as …

By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV, bringing him a packet of letters from immigrant families “terrorized” by fear that …

By SUZAN FRASER, Associated Press ANKARA (AP) — Talks on bringing an end to the war in Gaza are on the verge of reaching a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Wednesday. Turkish, Qatari, Egyptian …

By KRISTEN GELINEAU, Associated Press MAE SOT, Thailand (AP) — Mohammed Taher clutched the lifeless body of his 2-year-old son and wept. Ever since his family’s food rations stopped arriving at their internment camp in Myanmar in April, the father …