Congressional stalemate creates chaos for Obamacare shoppers
By Michelle Andrews, KFF Health News This yearâs 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 âcurated experiencesâ 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...
Trumpâs 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 Sheinâs online market over listings for illegal firearms and sex dolls
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN PARIS (AP) â Franceâs 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...
49ersâ 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 passengerâs seat. Fueled by Googleâs Gemini AI technology,...
California Republicans sue over new U.S. House map approved by voters
By TRĂN NGUYá»N SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) â 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 theyâre settling 5-year legal fight over Android app store
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) â Video game maker Epic Games has reached a âcomprehensive settlementâ with Google that could end its 5-year-old legal crusade targeting Googleâs...
Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky
By MAE ANDERSON NEW YORK (AP) â The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the companyâs global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at...
Mexico President Sheinbaum presses charges after street groping incident
By FABIOLA SĂNCHEZ and FERNANDA FIGUEROA, Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) â What should have been a five-minute time-saving walk from Mexicoâs National Palace to...
Starbucksâ union workers plan strike next week unless company agrees to a contract
By DEE-ANN DURBIN, AP Business Writer Starbucksâ union members have voted to strike at the companyâs 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 Braggâs Larry Spring Museum supporters hoping to preserve his legacy
Unless youâve been there, itâs almost impossible to describe the Larry Spring Museum of Common Sense. Certainly, one of your first impressions is that one...
Michael Jordanâs race team just scored a major win against NASCAR
By JENNA FRYER CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) â 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 âNurembergâ
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer The Nuremberg trials have inspired filmmakers before, from Stanley Kramerâs 1961 drama to the 2000 television miniseries with Alec...
Movie Review: Elle Fanningâs disjointed android steals the show in âPredator: Badlandsâ
By MARK KENNEDY Elle Fanning delivers one of the most disjointed performances of the year in âPredator: Badlands.â Itâs not her fault â sheâs 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 cityâs 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 MÄxicana, owner Sima Mohamadianâs cozy Sebastopol restaurant â a gleaming emblem of...
Kristen Stewart urges solidarity and honesty in emotional keynote at Academy Womenâs Luncheon
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. LOS ANGELES (AP) â In a rooftop space filled with Hollywoodâs most influential figures, actor Kristen Stewart delivered an unflinching speech...
Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz returning for fourth âMummyâ movie
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning to the scene of the scare as they gear up for a fourth âMummyâ 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. Hereâs 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 Democratâs âTaste Makersâ series, winemaker Lise Asimont...
Wall Street holds steady as earnings reports flow in
By DAMIAN J. TROISE, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) â 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....
Tuesdayâs 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) â President Donald Trump wasnât on the ballot in Tuesdayâs elections, but many...
Prevén victoria aplastante de Proposición 50 entre votantes de condados de Sonoma y Napa
Los primeros resultados de la elecciĂłn especial del martes mostraron un fuerte apoyo de los votantes de los condados de Sonoma y Napa a la...
Louvre heist suspectâs trial in a separate case postponed due to high media profile
By SYLVIE CORBET, Associated Press BOBIGNY, France (AP) â A French court on Wednesday postponed the trial of a suspect in the Louvre jewels heist...
Rain tracker map: Where itâs 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 âdeep reflectionâ about treatment of detained migrants in the United States
VATICAN CITY (AP) â Pope Leo XIV called for âdeep reflectionâ in the United States about the treatment of migrants held in detention, saying that...
Inman: 10 things about NFL trade deadlineâs impact on 49ers, Super Bowl LX
SANTA CLARA â No savior is rushing onto the 49ersâ practice field this week in the wake of Tuesdayâs NFL trade deadline. Unless itâs 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, âRosie the Riveterâ inspires WWII memorial statue
Rosie the Riveter â the muscle-flexing icon of women headed off to factories during World War II to support the war effort â isnât 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) â 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) â Officials at Gazaâs 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) â A judge will weigh on Wednesday how to respond to allegations that federal immigration agents in the...
Young homebuyers lose more ground in housing market as states struggle to help
By Tim Henderson, Stateline.org Young homebuyers have been priced out of the market even more than previously, according to a report released Nov. 4 by...
Today in History: November 5, Susan B. Anthony defies law and casts vote for president
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 5, the 309th day of 2025. There are 56 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 5, 1872,...
Daily Horoscope for November 5, 2025
Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Full Moon in TAURUS peaks at 8:19 a.m. EST (5:19 a.m. PST)....
NCS playoffs: Cardinal Newman to play for flag football title
No. 1 Cardinal Newman 56, No. 4 Arroyo 13: The undefeated and top-seeded Cardinals went off for 56 unanswered points on Tuesday as they booked...
Warriors instant analysis: Without Butler in second half, Golden State holds off Sunsâ rally
SAN FRANCISCO â The Warriors got back in the win column, but will probably rue a squandered opportunity to rest their veterans in the fourth...
Government shutdown becomes the longest on record as fallout spreads nationwide
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) â The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever and disrupting the...
Proposition 50 passes in landslide victory for Newsom and California Democrats
Proposition 50 cruised to victory on election night, handing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies a victory and setting the stage for a showdown...
College Football Playoff rankings debut: Big Ten and SEC dominate, but Big 12 and Notre Dame are big winners
After 10 weeks of utter mayhem across the sport, the initial College Football Playoff rankings unveiled Tuesday evening were comparatively sane and devoid of major...
Kansas Republicans drop push to enter nationâs widening redistricting battle
By JOHN HANNA TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) â Kansasâ Republican House leader on Tuesday dropped efforts to force a redraw of U.S. House districts that would...
Election Day in Sonoma, Napa counties sees high, steady turnout as voters weigh redistricting measure
A flurry of last-day voting Tuesday in Sonoma and Napa counties marked an Election Day dominated by a single question in California â whether to...