Playwright Lauren M. Gunderson has been among the most produced playwrights in the country for a decade now. That’s due in part to her work on the “Christmas at Pemberley” plays, a trilogy of staged Jane Austen fan fiction — …
Review: ‘Billie Jean’ tells powerful, rousing story of tennis icon Billie Jean King in warp speed Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO — There were always going to be growing pains for Rafael Devers at first base. Prior to Tuesday, he’d never played the position in the majors or minors. His first two games went smoothly enough, but on Friday …
Devers’ defensive growing pains on display SF Giants drop series to Mets Read MorePLEASANTON — A 71-year-old man was critically injured in a Saturday afternoon shooting here, and police already have a suspect in custody. The victim is being treated at a hospital for lifethreatening injuries, police said. The suspect, identified as 50-year-old …
Pleasanton man suffers lifethreatening injuries in shooting, suspect arrested Read MorePLEASANTON — A 71-year-old man was critically injured in a Saturday afternoon shooting here, and police already have a suspect in custody. The victim is being treated at a hospital for lifethreatening injuries, police said. The suspect, identified as 50-year-old …
Pleasanton man suffers lifethreatening injuries in shooting, suspect arrested Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO — There were always going to be growing pains for Rafael Devers at first base. Prior to Tuesday, he’d never played the position in the majors or minors. His first two games went smoothly enough, but on Friday …
Devers’ defensive growing pains on display SF Giants drop series to Mets Read MoreBy IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN BALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins hit his 100th career home run and 14th this season off starter Antonio Senzatela before the Orioles plated nine seventh-inning runs off two Rockies relievers in Baltimore’s 18-0 victory over Colorado …
Rockies suffer beatdown in Baltimore Read MoreThe consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus …
Del Mar horse racing consensus picks for Sunday, July 27, 2025 Read MoreDEL MAR – Longshot Lovesick Blues won the featured race Saturday, charging down the Del Mar stretch under Geovanni Franco to claim an automatic berth in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint with a victory in the Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes. …
Lovesick wins Crosby, but Nysos big winner in San Diego Handicap Read MoreEL SEGUNDO — Chargers fans cheered each of wide receiver Ladd McConkey’s rookie franchise-record 82 catches for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns during the 2024 season. They marveled at his ability to break into the open, eluding defenders and latching …
Chargers’ Ladd McConkey vows to improve on record-breaking rookie season Read MoreMoments away from stealing a point from MLS Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia Union, the Colorado Rapids gave up two goals from Union substitute Mikael Uhre to take and double a lead in and after the 89th minute. Coming off of …
Rapids give up lead late, lose to MLS leader Philadelphia Union Read MoreLiving costs and food prices are rising for many Chicagoans, and the increases are hitting pet owners particularly hard. Owning pets can be expensive as people have to juggle pet food, vet care and insurance costs. But how much could …
How much does it cost to own a pet in Chicago? Read MoreNearly 375 workers in government agencies across Illinois engaged in misconduct related to the federal Paycheck Protection Program, a long-running investigation by the state executive inspector general’s office has found. They either put in for and got PPP loans they …
PPP fraud in Illinois sees nearly 375 government workers implicated, state watchdog finds Read MoreThis week’s top photo comes from Visual Journalist Candace Dane Chambers. What makes this photo great? This photo is all about the light. A strip of sunlight runs up the center of Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling’s face to illuminate …
How we photographed the CPD superintendent after a jury convicted Officer Vasquez Lasso’s killer Read MoreANAHEIM — The Angels’ challenges since the All-Star break have only intensified as the team placed both utility man Chris Taylor and outfielder Jorge Soler on the injured list Saturday. At 3-5 since the break, heading into Saturday’s game against …
Angels’ depth hit as Jorge Soler, Chris Taylor land on injured list Read MoreBOSTON — The comparison was not a favorable one for Clayton Kershaw at this point – the 37-year-old left-hander relying on guts and guile to get major-league hitters out against the newer-model dominant left-hander, Garrett Crochet. Of all the things …
Clayton Kershaw gives up early lead as Dodgers lose to Red Sox Read MoreSUNNYVALE — Five people were arrested in connection with a recent jewelry store robbery and a police pursuit in a stolen car. The arrests occurred July 23, days after a jewelry store was robbed by several suspects on El Camino …
Sunnyvale: Five robbery suspects arrested after jewelry store heist Read MoreBy DOUG FEINBERG The Associated Press NEW YORK — Cameron Brink can see the light at the end of the tunnel. She’s been out for 13 months after tearing the ACL in her left knee in a game at Connecticut …
LA Sparks’ Cameron Brink nears return after 13-month ACL recovery Read MoreThey’d been chatting online for weeks when the person behind a “Morgan Wallen” TikTok account said he’d love to meet her in person, but there was one hangup: he needed $500 to fuel his private plane and come to the …
Certified heartbreaker: East Bay woman scammed into sending ‘Morgan Wallen’ jet fuel money for in-person visit Read MoreThey’d been chatting online for weeks when the person behind a “Morgan Wallen” TikTok account said he’d love to meet her in person, but there was one hangup: he needed $500 to fuel his private plane and come to the …
Certified heartbreaker: East Bay woman scammed into sending ‘Morgan Wallen’ jet fuel money for in-person visit Read MoreSUNNYVALE — Five people were arrested in connection with a recent jewelry store robbery and a police pursuit in a stolen car. The arrests occurred July 23, days after a jewelry store was robbed by several suspects on El Camino …
Sunnyvale: Five robbery suspects arrested after jewelry store heist Read More