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Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton will make her USA Basketball senior national team camp debut when the Americans gather at Duke next month. Burton, the WNBA’s Most Improved Player and a member of the All-Defensive Team, will be …

The latest twist came Monday in the high-profile case of animal welfare activist Zoe Rosenberg, who awaits sentencing for her role in taking four chickens from a Perdue Farms processing facility in Petaluma: a celebrity endorsement. Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix, one …

Denver Summit FC is more than halfway to history. The club announced Monday that it has already sold 25,000 tickets for its inaugural home match on March 28 at Empower Field. That puts Summit FC about 16,000 tickets away from …

A man being held in Cook County Jail died after a fire broke out in his cell Thursday evening, according to the Cook County sheriff’s office. About 7:15 p.m., officers responded to a fire inside the residential treatment unit of …

Over the course of 10 days and six cities, the Clippers saw a few positive signs on their longest road trip of the season that could help them get through the rest of the schedule. For starters, Kawhi Leonard returned …

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Udo Kier, the German actor whose icy gaze and strange, scene-stealing screen presence made him a favorite of filmmakers including Andy Warhol, Gus Van Sant and Lars von Trier, has died at 81. Related Articles …

MAUI, Hawaii — Rodney Rice scored a season-high 27 points, including a tiebreaking three-point play late, as USC beat Boise State, 70-67, in a Maui Invitational opener on Monday afternoon at the Lahaina Civic Center. Rice split two defenders at the …

The annual Toluca Lake Turkey Trot brought together neighbors of all ages on Sunday when people enjoyed everything from miniature golf to martial arts. As the sponsors said, “Whether you’re an avid runner, a walker, or just looking for a …

By JOSH FUNK OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tyson Foods’ decision to close a beef plant that employs nearly one third of residents of Lexington, Nebraska, could devastate the small city and undermine the profits of ranchers nationwide. Closing a single …

By ADRIAN SAINZ MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A task force ordered by President Donald Trump to combat crime in Memphis, Tennessee, has made thousands of arrests, compounding strains on the busy local court system and an already overcrowded jail in …

Law enforcement officers and community members are paying respect to a Burbank police K-9 named Spike, who was fatally shot and killed while pursuing a suspect over the weekend. A makeshift memorial is growing outside the Burbank Police and Fire …

By REBECCA SANTANA and ELLIOT SPAGAT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans a review of all refugees admitted to the U.S. during the Biden administration, according to a memo obtained Monday by The Associated Press, in the latest blow against a program …

By SOPHIE BATES The barn in Mississippi where 14-year-old Emmett Till was tortured and killed will open to the public as a “sacred” memorial site by 2030, the new owner announced. Related Articles Udo Kier, striking German actor from ‘My …

BY FERNANDA FIGUEROA As the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term comes to a close, two new polls from the Pew Research Center find that Hispanic adults are increasingly unhappy with the way his administration is handling the …

OAKLAND — A man was charged with murder Monday in the suspected beating death of his girlfriend Friday morning at the residence they shared, according to authorities and court records. Marion Chesher, 50, is accused of killing 63-year-old Meili Liu. …

The 49ers are hosting the Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium on Monday night with improved position in the NFC playoff hunt on the line. Carolina (6-5) is one game behind the Niners (7-4) for the seventh and final seed in …

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Trump ignores tragic history of ocean drilling Re: “Trump outlines drilling ambition” (Page A1, Nov. 21). As federal officials toy with reopening California’s coast to …

OAKLAND — Peralta Community College District leaders on Monday approved hundreds of thousands of dollars to fast-track security upgrades for the Laney College Field House, less than two weeks after Athletic Director John Beam was gunned down in the facility. …

This fall, the Bay Area’s luxury real estate market isn’t just selling homes, it’s selling experiences. Strolling through estates in Pacific Heights, Atherton, or the hills of Marin, it’s easy to question whether you’re touring a residence or an art …

A commentary in the Opinion section of Sunday’s newspaper, “Bay Area local leaders need protection against violence,” mischaracterized details of a state law, due to inaccurate information provided by the League of Women Voters of Oakland. Assembly Bill 789, which …