Warriors without Curry, Butler and Green for their matchup vs. Kings
SACRAMENTO — Stephen Curry did not accompany the Warriors on their 90-minute bus ride here late Tuesday night, and by the time Golden State tipped...
Festival Napa Valley announces new board chair, members
Darryl B. Curry in Nov. 2025 was elected to Festival Napa Valley’s board of directors. (Courtesy Festival Napa Valley) Jane Inch in Nov. 2025 was...
Sonoma County considers ban on ICE operations at county buildings and land
Sonoma County is moving toward a formal policy that would bar federal immigration enforcement from staging or conducting operations on county-owned property. At Tuesday’s Board...
Sip into fall with these 3 flavor-packed cocktail recipes
By Nicole Hvidsten, The Minnesota Star Tribune This time of year, it’s hard not to succumb to the cozy flavors of fall. Pumpkin spice infuses...
Hegseth and Rubio share classified details on boat strikes with congressional leaders
By STEPHEN GROVES and MATT BROWN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Trump administration officials briefed a small group of congressional leaders Wednesday on the...
Democrats are hopeful again. But unresolved questions remain about party’s path forward
By STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For a day, at least, beleaguered Democrats are hopeful again. But just beneath the party’s relief at...
IRS Direct File won’t be available next year. Here’s what that means for taxpayers
By FATIMA HUSSEIN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS Direct File, the electronic system for filing tax returns for free, will not be offered next...
States sue Trump administration over restrictions put on FEMA emergency grants
By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA, Associated Press Eleven states and Kentucky’s governor are suing the Trump administration over what they call “unlawful terms” placed on federal...
Trump nominates former New Mexico lawmaker to lead Bureau of Land Management
By MATTHEW BROWN and MORGAN LEE, Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Donald Trump nominated a former lawmaker from New Mexico on Wednesday to...
Detienen a reincidente sospechoso de conducir ebrio choque en Santa Rosa que dejó sin luz a miles
Un conductor sospechoso de reincidencia por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol fue arrestado el martes 4 de noviembre tras estrellarse contra un poste de...
Congressional stalemate creates chaos for Obamacare shoppers
By Michelle Andrews, KFF Health News This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion...
Shopping words?
Word junkie: the bull market in buzzwords, with boots on the ground A down-to-earth walk through “curated experiences” in Sonoma County that translates hype into...
Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods adds hand surgeon
Sonoma County hand surgeon Dr. Kai Mazur has joined Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods, effective Nov. 1. Mazur joins SMGR after 26 years running...
Trump’s HHS orders state Medicaid programs to help find undocumented immigrants
By Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News The Trump administration has ordered states to investigate certain individuals enrolled in Medicaid to determine whether they are ineligible...
France moves to suspend Shein’s online market over listings for illegal firearms and sex dolls
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN PARIS (AP) — France’s government said Wednesday it is moving toward suspending access to the Shein online marketplace until it proves its...
FDA warns websites selling unapproved Botox for cosmetic purposes
By MATTHEW PERRONE U.S. health regulators on Wednesday sent warning letters to 18 websites selling counterfeit or unapproved versions of Botox and similar injectable drugs...
49ers’ George Seifert, Mike Shanahan advance along with Belichick in HOF bid
By JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press Former 49ers coaches George Seifert and Mike Shanahan are among the nine finalists in the coach category for the 2026...
Gemini AI to transform Google Maps into a more conversational experience
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE Google Maps is heading in a new direction with artificial intelligence sitting in the passenger’s seat. Fueled by Google’s Gemini AI technology,...
California Republicans sue over new U.S. House map approved by voters
By TRÂN NGUYỄN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Republicans filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday to block a new U.S. House map that California voters decisively...
Fortnite maker Epic Games and Google say they’re settling 5-year legal fight over Android app store
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Video game maker Epic Games has reached a “comprehensive settlement” with Google that could end its 5-year-old legal crusade targeting Google’s...
Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky
By MAE ANDERSON NEW YORK (AP) — The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the company’s global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at...
Mexico President Sheinbaum presses charges after street groping incident
By FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ and FERNANDA FIGUEROA, Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — What should have been a five-minute time-saving walk from Mexico’s National Palace to...
Starbucks’ union workers plan strike next week unless company agrees to a contract
By DEE-ANN DURBIN, AP Business Writer Starbucks’ union members have voted to strike at the company’s U.S. stores next week unless it finalizes a contract...
SF Giants announce 2026 spring training schedule, headlined by exhibition vs. Team USA
The Giants announced their 2026 spring training schedule on Wednesday morning, the highlight being an exhibition against Team USA at Scottsdale Stadium on March 3...
Fort Bragg’s Larry Spring Museum supporters hoping to preserve his legacy
Unless you’ve been there, it’s almost impossible to describe the Larry Spring Museum of Common Sense. Certainly, one of your first impressions is that one...
Michael Jordan’s race team just scored a major win against NASCAR
By JENNA FRYER CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday issued a key victory for two race teams, one owned by Michael Jordan,...
Movie Review: Russell Crowe and Rami Malek face off in the Nazi trial drama ‘Nuremberg’
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer The Nuremberg trials have inspired filmmakers before, from Stanley Kramer’s 1961 drama to the 2000 television miniseries with Alec...
Movie Review: Elle Fanning’s disjointed android steals the show in ‘Predator: Badlands’
By MARK KENNEDY Elle Fanning delivers one of the most disjointed performances of the year in “Predator: Badlands.” It’s not her fault — she’s a...
Sonoma to review mobile home park regulations amid rising concerns, new state laws
After a number of requests, Sonoma City Council began reviewing the city’s mobile home park closures and conversions ordinance during its Nov. 5 study session,...
In Sebastopol, a beloved taqueria becomes a portal to Persia
An ornate silver samovar and delicate teacups sit on the counter at Viva Mēxicana, owner Sima Mohamadian’s cozy Sebastopol restaurant — a gleaming emblem of...
Kristen Stewart urges solidarity and honesty in emotional keynote at Academy Women’s Luncheon
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a rooftop space filled with Hollywood’s most influential figures, actor Kristen Stewart delivered an unflinching speech...
Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz returning for fourth ‘Mummy’ movie
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning to the scene of the scare as they gear up for a fourth “Mummy” film. The upcoming installment...
Holy Score: How the CFP rankings leave Utah, BYU in unexpected state of mutual dependence
The initial College Football Playoff rankings were light on major controversies Tuesday evening but brought several notable twists. Here’s one: Undefeated BYU was slotted seventh,...
Tom Brady reveals new dog Junie is a clone of beloved Lua, who died in 2023
Tom Brady has revealed that his dog Junie is a clone of his late pet Lua, who died in 2023. The former superstar quarterback-turned-sports commentator...
Can a weight loss and diabetes drug treat long COVID?
Scripps Research announced a new clinical trial Thursday that will assess the effectiveness of using drugs approved for diabetes treatment and weight loss to treat...
Powerful winds precede arrival of rain in Bay Area
Tree branches whipped up and down and side-to-side, and the force of the wind that made them dance in the cold temperatures whistled. It was...
In Sonoma County, even oatmeal is elevated to an art. Where to find the best
This article originally appeared on the Sonoma Magazine website. Earlier this year, during an episode of The Press Democrat’s “Taste Makers” series, winemaker Lise Asimont...
Wall Street holds steady as earnings reports flow in
By DAMIAN J. TROISE, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are holding relatively steady in morning trading on Wall Street Wednesday as...
Why I stayed with the same mediocre big bank for 10-plus years
When you work in an industry like personal finance, it can be embarrassing to admit that you went against the best practices that you preach....
Tuesday’s races were a quiet rebuke of Trump for many voters, AP Voter Poll finds
By LINLEY SANDERS, JOSH BOAK, and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wasn’t on the ballot in Tuesday’s elections, but many...
Prevén victoria aplastante de Proposición 50 entre votantes de condados de Sonoma y Napa
Los primeros resultados de la elección especial del martes mostraron un fuerte apoyo de los votantes de los condados de Sonoma y Napa a la...
Louvre heist suspect’s trial in a separate case postponed due to high media profile
By SYLVIE CORBET, Associated Press BOBIGNY, France (AP) — A French court on Wednesday postponed the trial of a suspect in the Louvre jewels heist...
Rain tracker map: Where it’s raining in the Bay Area
Rain started falling in the Bay Area before sunrise Wednesday and was expected to move on by the afternoon. The updating radar map above shows...
Pope Leo calls for ‘deep reflection’ about treatment of detained migrants in the United States
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called for “deep reflection” in the United States about the treatment of migrants held in detention, saying that...
Inman: 10 things about NFL trade deadline’s impact on 49ers, Super Bowl LX
SANTA CLARA – No savior is rushing onto the 49ers’ practice field this week in the wake of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. Unless it’s Bryce...
The shutdown is hurting schools whose budgets are mostly federal money
By ANNIE MA, Associated Press Education Writer In Chinle, Arizona, financial distress caused by the government shutdown has led to the suspension of after-school programs,...
Rolling up her sleeves: At 103, ‘Rosie the Riveter’ inspires WWII memorial statue
Rosie the Riveter — the muscle-flexing icon of women headed off to factories during World War II to support the war effort — isn’t just...
Massive fireball erupts as UPS plane crashes at Kentucky airport, leaving 7 dead
By BRUCE SCHREINER, HALLIE GOLDEN and DYLAN LOVAN, Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The airport in Louisville, Kentucky began resuming operations early Wednesday after...
Israel returns bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza as exchanges outlined in fragile ceasefire proceed
By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAM METZ, Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Officials at Gaza’s largest functioning hospital said Wednesday that the bodies...
Excessive force allegations will be the focus of a Chicago court hearing
By CHRISTINE FERNANDO, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A judge will weigh on Wednesday how to respond to allegations that federal immigration agents in the...