MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer felt the situation was right to make his case to ownership. While former Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman’s free agency stretched through the offseason and into February, Hoyer got the green light from the Ricketts family to pursue the two-time All-Star, which meant pushing the budget beyond what the Cubs anticipated entering the offseason. Hoyer described it Thursday as a “significant exception” to be able to pursue Bregman — who agreed to terms with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night — comparing it to last year’s signing of Cody Bellinger…
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Elon Musk and Donald Trump have claimed from the Oval Office and on social media widespread fraud in government, but many of them are unsupported by facts.
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of Trump’s executive order restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of Trump’s executive order restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
“I just can’t believe this transformation,” the mayor said. “This was a site of frustration, of anger, of fear.” A 204-unit, multi-story interim housing site near Branham Lane and Monterey Road in San Jose readies to open on Feb. 12, 2025, after replacing a grass lot that was previously littered with encampments. (Devan Patel/Bay Area News Group) Four years ago, when San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan joined the City Council — then as a representative of District 10 — an empty grass lot near the railroad tracks at Branham Lane and Monterey Road was the chief culprit for complaints to…
All three of the occupants died from smoke inhalation. A tow truck removes the charred remains of a Tesla Cybertruck that crashed, killing three people and injuring another one in Piedmont, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (Harry Harris/Bay Area News Group). PIEDMONT — Three Piedmont teenagers who died in the fatal Cybertruck crash last November were found to have alcohol and cocaine in their system, according to Alameda County Coroner’s Office toxicology reports released Thursday. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Authorities identify two killed in Contra Costa County crashes Crashes and Disasters | Driver held in fatal collision…
A big highrise hotel in downtown Oakland has tumbled into default on a delinquent loan. A drone view of the Oakland Marriott City Center in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) OAKLAND — A big highrise hotel in downtown Oakland has tumbled into default on a delinquent loan, fresh evidence of a feeble lodging market in the Bay Area.0 Related Articles Real Estate | Court case fuels VTA quest to grab prime San Jose site for BART stop Real Estate | Iconic San Jose hotel open as renovations get underway Real Estate |…
Get tickets to see Sturgill Simpson in concert at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley. Sturgill Simpson performs on the Gentilly Stage during the first day of Jazz Fest at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans, La. Friday, April 27, 2018. (David Grunfeld/NOLA.com The Times-Picayune via AP) Sturgill Simpson has announced dates for the “Who the (Expletive) Is Johnny Blue Skies?” 2025 Tour. The trek includes a stop in the Bay Area. Sturgill Simpson, aka “Johnny Blue Skies,” performs April 24 at the UC Greek Theatre in Berkeley. Sturgill Simpson tickets go on sale to the general public at noon Feb.…
In an hours-long discussion of Gilroy city council plans, the need to attract business – and its accompanying tax revenue – rose to the top of a long list of priorities. Gilroy City Hall in Gilroy, Calif., on Feb. 7, 2024. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) In an hours-long discussion of Gilroy City Council goals, the need to attract business – and its accompanying tax revenue – rose to the top of a long list of priorities. While the talks were not binding, they set the stage for the agenda of a council that was remade in November’s election. “We’ve…
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a woman found deceased Wednesday night at a homeless encampment adjacent to Interstate 238. SAN LEANDRO — An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death of a woman found deceased Wednesday night at a homeless encampment adjacent to Interstate 238, authorities said. The woman’s name has not yet been released pending confirmation of her identity and notification of her family. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Two men shot in Oakland, one outside a high school Crime and Public Safety | Man dies in Antioch shooting Crime and…
The sale is expected to draw thousands of shoppers from Jan. 29 to Feb. 22, then conclude with a two-day clearance weekend on March 1 and 2. Evelyn Rompelman, of Oakland, tries on heels in the shoes department during Week 2 of the annual White Elephant Sale organized by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. The widespread sale draws hundreds of shoppers, and the funds raised during the event support the Oakland Museum of California’s educational programs, exhibitions, and marketing. The event ends on March 2. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) Everything from…
The sale is expected to draw thousands of shoppers from Jan. 29 to Feb. 22, then conclude with a two-day clearance weekend on March 1 and 2. Evelyn Rompelman, of Oakland, tries on heels in the shoes department during Week 2 of the annual White Elephant Sale organized by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. The widespread sale draws hundreds of shoppers, and the funds raised during the event support the Oakland Museum of California’s educational programs, exhibitions, and marketing. The event ends on March 2. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) Everything from…
A proposal to allocate $20 million in city funds to the developers of Miami Freedom Park drew sharp criticism during a Miami City Commission meeting Thursday, with opponents calling it a “gift” to billionaires and a betrayal of public trust. Albert Gomez, a critic of the project, argued that the deal benefits private developers at the expense of taxpayers. “Effectively, it gives the development team at Freedom Park a $20 million gift,” Gomez said. “It’s is a gift of $20 million to the billionaires behind the soccer stadium,” another critic added. “This is a bait and switch … It lacks…
The U.S. sanctioned the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Thursday, following up on President Donald Trump’s order last week targeting the court over its investigations of Israel. The prosecutor, Karim Khan, was added Thursday to Washington’s list of “Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons.” Those on the list are barred from doing business with Americans and face restrictions on entry to the U.S. The Hague-based court is tasked with prosecuting war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The U.S. never has recognized the ICC’s authority, and Trump has criticized the court for years. His first administration sanctioned Khan’s predecessor, Fatou…
President Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out his plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports, possibly triggering a broader economic confrontation with allies and rivals alike as he hopes to eliminate any trade imbalances. “I’ve decided for purposes of fairness that I will charge a reciprocal tariff,” Trump said in the Oval Office at the proclamation signing. “It’s fair to all. No other country can complain.” Trump’s Republican administration has insisted that its new tariffs would equalize the ability of U.S. and foreign manufacturers to compete, though under current law these…
Atmospheric rivers are a plume of moisture that extend across the Pacific to near Hawaii. When they hit land they can cause heavy rains and snow. Here’s a look at the phenomenon: What is an atmospheric river? Atmospheric rivers are long and relatively narrow bands of water vapor that form over an ocean and flow through the sky, transporting much of the moisture from the tropics to northern latitudes. They occur globally but are especially significant on the West Coast of the United States, where they create 30% to 50% of annual precipitation and are vital to water supplies but…
A New Jersey man whose wife was killed in a horrific hippopotamus attack last year during a safari in Africa is suing the U.S. company that arranged the trip, alleging it failed to ensure their safety and did not adequately screen and supervise the tour guides. Craig and Lisa Manders were on a guided walk in Zambia in June when a hippo charged out of the water, grabbed Lisa Manders by its mouth and crushed her head and body with its bite, according to the lawsuit filed against African Portfolio, a safari tour company based in Greenwich, Connecticut. The company…
Russian officials and state media took a triumphant tone Thursday after President Donald Trump jettisoned three years of U.S. policy and announced he would likely meet soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a peace deal in the almost three-year war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, meanwhile, said he would not accept any negotiations about Ukraine that do not include his country in the talks. European governments also demanded a seat at the table. Trump’s change of tack seemed to identify Putin as the only player that matters in ending the fighting and looked set to sideline Zelenskyy,…
It’s a chicken-and-egg problem: Restaurants are struggling with record-high U.S. egg prices, but their omelets, scrambles and huevos rancheros may be part of the problem. Breakfast is booming at U.S. eateries. First Watch, a restaurant chain that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, nearly quadrupled its locations over the past decade to 570. Eggs Up Grill has 90 restaurants in nine southern states, up from 26 in 2018. Florida-based Another Broken Egg Café celebrated its 100th restaurant last year. Fast-food chains are also adding more breakfast items. Starbucks, which launched egg bites in 2017, now has a breakfast menu with 12…
Legislation to let Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors sell its electric SUVs directly to people in South Carolina, where the vehicles will be built, has stalled after fierce opposition from traditional automobile dealers. A House subcommittee held a carefully prepared meeting this week, hearing just an hour of testimony from Scout and its supporters as well as dealers and opponents of direct sales. Then they adjourned debate on the bill, leaving it in a limbo unlikely to be resolved before the legislative session ends in May. Virginia-based Scout has made a big push to get the General Assembly to let South Carolina…