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The campaign text that flashed across Sunnyvale City Councilmember Richard Mehlinger’s phone pledged that Rishi Kumar would put money back into his pocket if elected as the next Santa Clara County Assessor. Kumar, a former Saratoga City Councilmember, is one …

OAKLAND —  The theft of more than 1,000 items from an Oakland Museum of California storage site Oct. 15 was a crime of opportunity and not a targeted heist, museum officials said Friday. So far, none of the items taken …

SAN JOSE — A car fire that ignited a carport and then spread to two flanking apartment buildings displaced 10 residents in West San Jose on Thursday night, according to the San Jose Fire Department. The three-alarm blaze was reported …

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks are taking their sweet time, and Sam Dickinson is doing his best to bide his time. Dickinson was still with the Sharks as of Friday afternoon, as the team didn’t make any announcement …

SANTA CLARA — We’re inching closer to the finish line with 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. After being declared “out” of each of the last four games on the final injury report, Purdy was listed as questionable Friday to face the …

About a quarter of voters in the Bay Area already have returned their ballot for the Nov. 4 special election, when California will decide the fate of a gerrymandering plan backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, former President Barack Obama and …

By ALI SWENSON and NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District …

The Broncos are going to be without a pair of All-Pros against Houston on Sunday. Neither is a surprise given the way the practice week unfolded, but 2024 defensive player of the year Pat Surtain II (pectoral) and dynamic return-man …

Nearly 73% of Denver homeowners carry a mortgage. That’s the second-highest rate in the country, behind only Washington, D.C., according to Realtor.com research. Nationally, homeowners own nearly 40% of U.S. homes outright, marking the highest percentage ever recorded. But Denver’s …

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I discussed our 25th anniversary and mentioned Hawaii as a possibility. He reached out to his brother and sister-in-law for suggestions, since they have visited Hawaii twice and we never have. My husband mentioned to …

Believe him. Almost a year ago to the day, The New York Times ran a special editorial just before Donald Trump would win the presidency again. They used a full page to print out in giant, boldface, all-caps the following …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Federal immigration agents are using a powerful facial recognition app, while their IDs are mismatched, illegible or missing altogether — despite a judge’s order. 🗞️ Plus: Illinois lawmakers’ late-night transit save, a toast to …

LAS VEGAS — An excavation of this summer’s World Cup participants reveals a powerhouse that has replaced prominence with supreme young talent, a veteran star taking last kicks and a Norwegian steam train. Erling Haaland, the 25-year-old, 6-5 locomotive for …

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — What appeared to be the end of a disappointing season has transformed into a revival for Owen Ayers. After breaking his right hand with five weeks left in Class-A Myrtle Beach’s season and relegated to rehabbing in …

We asked readers for their best home remedies when they have a cold, and WBEZ “Say More” hosts asked listeners for their suggestions on the show. Here’s what you told us, lightly edited for clarity: “Hot cup of water with …