Mayor Brandon Johnson has tried — and so far failed — to sell his corporate head tax by rebranding it as a “community safety surcharge” with $100 million in annual revenue for crime fighting and prevention programs that include summer …
Mayor Johnson pledges to use head tax for youth programs – then wants to cut funding for proven efforts Read MoreThe Sun-Times’ Bears experts make their pick for Sunday’s game against the Steelers at Soldier Field (noon, CBS 2): Patrick Finley Bears, 23-20 (OT): No NFL team allows more passing yards per game than the Steelers’ 261.7. After leaning on …
Bears predictions: Week 12 vs. Steelers Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb concluded that President Donald Trump’s military takeover in Washington, D.C., …
Judge orders Trump administration to end National Guard deployment in DC Read MoreBy BRIAN SLODYSKO, ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is examining the handling of the mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff, including the potential involvement of people who claimed to be …
Justice Department is examining handling of mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff Read MoreJim Alexander: I don’t think it’s hyperbole to say that Saturday’s USC-Oregon game in Eugene is the most important of the season for both sides, by far. Oregon is No. 7 in the latest College Football Playoff jockeying for position, …
The Audible: Can USC take down Oregon and move into playoff position? Read MoreBy SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — One of North America’s longest rivers, the Rio Grande — or Rio Bravo as it’s called in Mexico — has a history as deep as it is long. Indigenous people …
A drying-up Rio Grande basin threatens water security on both sides of the border Read MoreEL SEGUNDO — Joey and Jesse Buss were terminated from their front-office positions with the Lakers on Thursday morning, a source confirmed with the Southern California News Group. In addition to having ownership stakes in the franchise, Joey was the …
Joey, Jesse Buss terminated from Lakers’ front office Read MoreThe Disneyland After Dark lineup for 2026 will bring back four perennial favorites that are becoming annual traditions and toss in another throwback party celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Anaheim theme park. The 2026 Disneyland After Dark lineup will …
Disneyland brings back Videopolis and swing dancing for special events Read MoreWatch out, Hamburglar. Another thief is invading your territory. McDonald’s restaurants will be launching a Grinch Meal on Dec. 2 featuring the dastardly but beloved Dr. Seuss character, according to a news release from the fast food giant. It will …
McDonald’s Grinch Meal will go on sale Dec. 2 Read MoreVampire Crawlers was certainly a surprise (poncle) Xbox has hosted a surprisingly worthwhile third party showcase, with a release date for Reanimal but surprisingly no mention of Silent Hill 2. There have been so many lamentable trends in gaming this …
Vampire Survivors spin-off unveiled in surprisingly good Xbox Partner Preview Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors have officially tossed decorum to the side. So much for the stiff upper lip. So much for the stoic, stone-faced demeanor of veteran professionalism. No, amongst a laundry list of issues the Warriors are juggling in …
Kurtenbach: The Warriors survived the hard part of their schedule. Now it’s time for a run Read MoreOAKLAND — A Hayward man was sentenced to five years in federal prison for operating a gun trafficking ring that prosecutors say relied on a woman he was pimping to purchase guns for him to re-sell to criminals. Najee Thompson, …
East Bay pimp allegedly used prostitutes to sell guns to criminals Read MoreBy Kathy McCormack | Associated Press It’s the ultimate homecoming photo — a smiling family rushing to reunite with a U.S. Air Force officer in 1973 who spent years as a POW in North Vietnam, his oldest daughter sprinting ahead …
Bay Area veteran seen reuniting with family in iconic Vietnam War-era photo dies at 92 Read MoreRichard Dreyfuss and Kevin Spacey are both Oscar winners who were once popular movie stars and hailed as two of the most talented actors in Hollywood. But over the years they have proven themselves to be problematic men whose life …
How Richard Dreyfuss lost his kids over a Kevin Spacey MeToo allegation Read MoreLIVERMORE — Two boys — a 14-year-old suspected driver and a 15-year-old passenger — were arrested Tuesday after leading police on a chase in a stolen car that ended up crashing into an apartment building. Police said it was the …
Two boys arrested after Livermore stolen car pursuit ends in crash into apartment building Read MoreFans of the Mad Yolks sandwiches in Santa Cruz have been imploring the restaurant owners to open a location on this side of the hill. A few weeks ago, the egg lovers’ wish was granted. Owners Peter and Henry Wong …
San Jose: Mad Yolks of Santa Cruz expands over the hill Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors have officially tossed decorum to the side. So much for the stiff upper lip. So much for the stoic, stone-faced demeanor of veteran professionalism. No, amongst a laundry list of issues the Warriors are juggling in …
Kurtenbach: The Warriors survived the hard part of their schedule. Now it’s time for a run Read MoreOAKLAND — A Hayward man was sentenced to five years in federal prison for operating a gun trafficking ring that prosecutors say relied on a woman he was pimping to purchase guns for him to re-sell to criminals. Najee Thompson, …
East Bay pimp allegedly used prostitutes to sell guns to criminals Read MoreBy Kathy McCormack | Associated Press It’s the ultimate homecoming photo — a smiling family rushing to reunite with a U.S. Air Force officer in 1973 who spent years as a POW in North Vietnam, his oldest daughter sprinting ahead …
Bay Area veteran seen reuniting with family in iconic Vietnam War-era photo dies at 92 Read MoreRichard Dreyfuss and Kevin Spacey are both Oscar winners who were once popular movie stars and hailed as two of the most talented actors in Hollywood. But over the years they have proven themselves to be problematic men whose life …
How Richard Dreyfuss lost his kids over a Kevin Spacey MeToo allegation Read More