Usa news

This weekend, I was surprised to learn that Donald Trump seems to see himself in the same way I do: as a would-be monarch spraying the citizenry with excrement. On Saturday, perhaps stung by the enormous nationwide “No Kings” protests, …

Crackling leaves and nippy mornings, early sunsets and football games. These are sure signs of fall. But it’s a walk through a farmer’s market or the aisles of a supermarket’s produce section, that fires up my longing to cook autumn-style …

The California Faculty Association rejected allegations of “blatant antisemitism” by Jewish organizations after the union asked political candidates to disclose if they’ve ever accepted money from or been endorsed by two prominent Jewish groups, defending the move as an effort …

Oakland civil rights leader and former East Bay Municipal Utility District Director William “Bill” Patterson, who had been called the “Conscience of the District,” died at the age of 94 on Tuesday. Patterson was the first Black director at EBMUD, …

Ten years ago this week, (Oct. 23, 2015) the largest U.S. methane leak was discovered at Aliso Canyon in northwestern Los Angeles County. It focused attention on the state’s aging gas wells. The well that leaked was one of 115 …

RICHMOND — Nearly $230 million is needed to repair a segment of Richmond’s crumbling port and turn it into an “economic engine” for the city, according to a new infrastructure assessment. Failing beams, missing and damaged timber, sagging slabs and …

SANTA CLARA – Trent Williams emerged from his rookie NFL season with a tip that altered his career and life. Move to Houston. That 2011 advice came from Adrian Peterson, a big-brother figure and former Oklahoma teammate. Peterson feared Williams …

It wasn’t exactly a surprise to Cal coach Justin Wilcox when told his 5-2 Golden Bears are underdogs Friday night against 2-5 Virginia Tech. In fact, the topic is just not on his radar. “I never look at that,” Wilcox …

It’s almost the holidays, and that means Union Square will be busy with tree lightings and the likely inclusion of the annual Macy’s Holiday Windows featuring adoptable pets. One of the new kids on the block is the Nintendo San …

Walnut Creek’s Bedford Gallery recently opened its newest exhibit, “Observations of a Still Life,” which showcases the enduring relevance of still-life images in today’s fast-paced, media-saturated world. Related Articles See ‘Art of Collage’ exhibit at Walnut Creek’s Bedford Gallery Blind …

Dear Eric: My 35-year-old niece married a 45-year-old man with two teenage kids in a small ceremony. I have always been close with her. My sister and my niece have had a somewhat up-and-down relationship. They are each strong-willed. But …

In Colorado, an astounding 3,448 kids need homes. These are real kids, caught in difficult circumstances and are in the foster care system through no fault of their own. Children enter foster care for reasons beyond their control – often because …

Less than two weeks from now, Colorado residents looking to buy health insurance through the state’s individual marketplace will be able to choose plans, but they can’t yet see how severe the price increases they face will be. Typically, Connect …

A Castle Rock woman was convicted of voter fraud Friday for submitting fraudulent ballots as her son and dead ex-husband, according to the 23rd Judicial District. Elizabeth Ann Davis, 61, was found guilty of two counts of forgery and one …

Gov. Jared Polis asked Coloradans to open their wallets Wednesday to help fill the gap that will be created when federal food assistance payments stop Nov. 1, while hoping to boost state aid to food banks by $10 million. Polis …

Trying to teach a friend or loved one to ski or snowboard is likely to teach the teacher a lesson they’ll never forget: So, you’re probably better off leaving ski and snowboard instruction to the professionals. It’s also true that, …