Chabria: False claims erode public trust in elections
Today we’re taking a tour through the mythical Land of Election Fraud, where President Donald Trump has built a palace of lies, imprisoning both truth...
Goldberg: Trump’s sights set beyond that of dictator
Julius Caesar still casts a long shadow. We have a 12-month calendar — and leap year — thanks to Julius. July is named after him...
Will: The choreographed fakery of American politics — East Wing edition
When Martha Ellen Truman, the new president’s mother, was told that she could sleep in the White House’s Lincoln Bedroom, she, “her Confederate blood rising,...
Close to Home: Transgender athletes are unfairly scapegoated
Despite making up less than 1% of the U.S. population, transgender people are frequent targets of disinformation and scapegoating. This has been especially true for...
Golis: Prop. 50 vs. ‘the amoeba that ate North Houston.’
Judging by the tens of thousands of people who came together to protest his presidency, Donald Trump won’t be winning over North Bay voters anytime...
Dodgers outlast Blue Jays in extra innings to become first repeat World Series champion in 25 years
TORONTO — Will Smith homered in the 11th inning after Miguel Rojas connected for a tying drive in the ninth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers...
Mike McGuire won’t say, but signs point to him running for Congress if Prop. 50 passes
Mike McGuire was in his element, standing behind a lectern at the Cloverdale Veterans Memorial Hall, calling the roll of local luminaries, then extending an...
Warriors instant analysis: Golden State squanders fourth quarter lead against injury-riddled Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS – Everything lined up for an easy Warriors victory on Saturday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. To call Indianapolis, coming off a Finals appearance, injury-riddled...
Kurashev scores 1:48 into OT, Sharks beat Avalanche 3-2
By MICHAEL KELLY ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN JOSE— Philipp Kurashev scored his second goal of the game 1:48 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks beat...
Cal misses its shot to beat No. 15 Virginia and become bowl eligible as Bears fall 31-21 at home
BERKELEY — Cal has lost two games in a row for the first time this season, again missing a chance to earn bowl eligibility in...
Stanford falls 35-20 to Pittsburgh as Gulbranson struggles before being replaced
STANFORD — Ben Gulbranson threw three interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown, and was eventually pulled late in the third quarter as...
Recreational crab season opens along the Sonoma Coast as state warns of biotoxin risk
There’s a catch to this year’s crab season and it’s not just in the traps. The recreational Dungeness crab season opened Saturday along the Sonoma...
UK police say 10 people in hospital after train stabbing attack, 9 with life-threatening injuries
By PAN PYLAS LONDON (AP) — British police said 10 people have been hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, following a mass stabbing attack on a...
UK police say 10 people hospitalized after train stabbing attack, 9 with life-threatening injuries
LONDON (AP) — British police say 10 people have been taken to hospitals after a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train, nine of them...
UK police say multiple people stabbed on London-bound train and 2 individuals arrested
LONDON (AP) — British police said Saturday that “multiple people” were stabbed on a London-bound train near Cambridge and that two individuals have been arrested...
British police say multiple people were stabbed on a train near Cambridge and 2 individuals arrested
LONDON (AP) — British police said Saturday that “multiple people” have been stabbed on a train near Cambridge and that two individuals have been arrested...
PD Editorial: Caltrans should reverse course on Highway 101 carpool hours in Marin, Sonoma counties
Caltrans wants to coordinate carpool hours on highways across the Bay Area. That might seem reasonable from a 30,000-foot perspective or from a desk at...
49ers flex Clelin Ferrell from practice squad, he and Keion White should face Giants
The 49ers wasted no time getting Clelin Ferrell back in the defensive line rotation. A 17-game starter for the 49ers in 2023 before a knee...
Joyful Day of the Dead commemorations rally US Latino communities despite immigration raid fears
By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — More than 100 people followed Aztec dancers through an arch of paper flowers into El Colegio High School on...
Harvard University releases images of campus explosion suspects
Authorities say that an explosion early Saturday morning at Harvard University’s Boston medical campus was intentional. “The Harvard University Police Department is actively investigating this...
Rewind Arcade looks to the future in Sebastopol
A Sebastopol business that sells fun experiences has doubled in size after two years. That business is The Rewind Arcade, a gaming establishment that until recently...
US envoy calls Lebanon a ‘failed state’ as Syria expected to join anti-IS coalition
By SALLY ABOU ALJOUD BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S.’s special envoy for Syria on Saturday called Lebanon “a failed state” in remarks underscoring Washington’s frustration...
Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action, escalates claim of Christian persecution
By DYEPKAZAH SHIBAYAN and AAMER MADHANI ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he’s ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for...
Two new suspects handed preliminary charges in Louvre jewels heist case, Paris prosecutor says
By SYLVIE CORBET PARIS (AP) — The Paris prosecutor said Saturday two new suspects were handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown...
Former Kentucky Gov. Martha Layne Collins has died at 88
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Martha Layne Collins, the first and only woman elected governor of Kentucky, died on Saturday. She was 88. The Democrat’s most...
Santa Rosa teachers’ union gathers support for outside audit of district’s troubled finances as more cuts loom
Hundreds of Santa Rosa’s unionized teachers and staff met this past week in a rare show of force to rally behind a common goal: requesting...
Sugarcone cabbage a sweet, fresh take on one of the world’s oldest vegetables
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette When it comes to leafy green vegetables, cabbage sometimes gets a bad rap because, woof! It can really stink up...
‘Colorado sober’ movement ditches alcohol for cannabis, psychedelics. Is it for real?
DENVER — Everything in moderation. Including moderation. That’s the idea behind the Colorado sober movement, an unofficial yet growing trend away from alcohol, and toward...
Bankrate’s 2025 holiday spending report
By Katie Kelton, Bankrate.com The winter holidays are a time for dusting off decorations and observing traditions — but they’re also rife with money decisions....
Furloughed federal workers face delays getting unemployment pay during shutdown
By JONATHAN MATTISE For more than two weeks now during the government shutdown, Imelda Avila-Thomas has been trying in vain to get approved for unemployment...
With bombs and bravado, Trump puts his own stamp on Reagan’s ‘peace through strength’ mantle
By AAMER MADHANI, BEN FINLEY, and MATTHEW LEE WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It wasn’t so long ago that President Donald Trump spoke of...
FBI raid at Idaho horse track shows how immigration is a top focus across law enforcement
By REBECCA BOONE BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The first sign something was amiss was the thwack of helicopter rotors overhead, followed by screams. Within moments,...
What to know before San Jose State kicks off against Hawaii in Tomey Legacy Game
HAWAII AT SAN JOSE STATE Records: San Jose State (2-5, 1-2 Mountain West); Hawaii (6-2, 3-1 MW) Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. TV: CBS Sports Network Radio:...
‘We’re all super excited’: Webb praises new SF Giants manager Vitello
Logan Webb just turned in one of the best seasons of his career. He led the majors in innings. He led the National League in...
Uncertainty over federal food aid deepens as the shutdown fight reaches a crisis point
By STEPHEN GROVES, ALI SWENSON and SUSAN HAIGH WASHINGTON (AP) — The crises at the heart of the government shutdown fight in Washington were coming...
What to know before Stanford kicks off against Pitt
PITTSBURGH AT STANFORD Records: Stanford (3-5, 2-3 ACC); Pittsburgh (6-2,4-1 ACC) Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. at Stanford Stadium TV: ACC Network Radio: KNBR 1050 AM Series history: Tied 2-2....
49ers’ 5 keys to winning Week 9 wakeup call at New York Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Any 49ers-Giants matchup should ooze excitement. Maybe that’s because each franchise has four wins in their playoff matchups, two of which...
What to know before Cal kicks off against No. 15 Virginia
NO. 15 VIRGINIA AT CAL Records: Cal (5-3, 2-2 ACC); Virginia (7-1, 4-0 in ACC) Kickoff: 12:45 p.m. at Memorial Stadium TV: ESPN2 Radio: 810 AM Series history: First meeting...
How to watch the 49ers vs. the Giants on Sunday
The San Francisco 49ers tackle the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 10:00 a.m. PT at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Quarterback...
Prep football: Maria Carrillo claims shootout win over Ukiah with late touchdown
In a game that featured over 1,000 combined total yards and six 65-yard-plus touchdowns, Maria Carrillo emerged victorious over Ukiah, 50-43, in an instant classic...
Marin County medical exoskeleton maker considers new direction
Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: EKSO), a Marin County company that makes wearable robotic exoskeletons to help people walk after injury or boost strength in...
Game of the Week: Cardinal Newman puts NCS on notice with 45-13 thrashing of Marin Catholic
Cardinal Newman takes the field against Marin Catholic, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Santa Rosa. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat) Cardinal Newman placekicker Devon...
Today in History: November 1, Mussolini extols ‘axis’ alliance with Nazi Germany
Today is Saturday, Nov. 1, the 305th day of 2025. There are 60 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 1, 1936,...
Undefeated St. Helena holds off Willits to clinch league title
St. Helena’s football team extended its perfect season record to nine games and clinched the league title with Friday’s 28-20 home win against Willits. “This...
Football roundup: Rancho Cotate rallies past Windsor; Analy tops Santa Rosa
(Have details to add or a stat correction? Email sports@pressdemocrat.com) Rancho Cotate 28, Windsor 21: Roman Perez scored a go-ahead touchdown with 18 seconds left...
Letters to the Editor, Saturday, Nov. 1
Republicans are cutting food and health benefitsEditor: My Mama Bear hackles are up, way up! How dare the Republicans cut food assistance for the most...
Kristof: World has again failed to prevent atrocities in Darfur
Accounts are emerging of mass atrocities being committed in a major city in the Darfur region of Sudan. But in contrast with the global outrage...
Skelton: Trump’s antics are helping Prop. 50 backers
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s anti-Trump, anti-Texas congressional redistricting gamble seems about to pay off. Newsom’s bet on Proposition 50 is looking like a winner,...
Daily Horoscope for November 1, 2025
Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in PISCES. Happy Birthday for Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025: You...
Dodgers force World Series to decisive Game 7 by holding off Blue Jays 3-1
TORONTO — Yoshinobu Yamamoto beat Toronto for the second time in a week, slumping Mookie Betts hit a two-run single in a three-run third inning...