US proposes that the UN authorize a Gaza stabilization force for 2 years
By SAM MEDNICK, MATTHEW LEE and FARNOUSH AMIRI UNITED NATIONS (AP) â The United States has circulated draft text for a U.N. Security Council resolution...
SF Giants working on hiring former manager Bochy in advisory role
President of baseball operations Buster Posey said in early October that the Giants would not consider Bruce Bochy for their managerial vacancy â a vacancy...
Santa Rosa native returns to share from her lauded memoir of love and loss
Thursday will be a homecoming of sorts for Genevieve âGwenâ Kingston. The Santa Rosa native, who now resides in Brooklyn, New York, where she is...
FBI fires additional agents who participated in investigating Trump, AP sources say
By ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) â The FBI has continued its personnel purge, forcing out additional agents and supervisors...
âICE-free zonesâ under consideration in the East Bay
ICE-free zones, a policy enacted in Chicago and the South Bay that bans federal immigration agents from using county or city property during deportation operations,...
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of âmass chaosâ in skies if shutdown continues
By JOSH FUNK, AP Transportation Writer Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government...
Suspected driver of U-Haul at center of Coast Guard Island protest shooting charged
OAKLAND â The woman accused of driving a U-Haul truck at security personnel outside Coast Guard Island last month â moments before authorities unleashed a...
Trump has been silent about Dick Cheneyâs death. But on the campaign trail, he railed against him
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) â Former Vice President Dick Cheney may have been a legendary figure within the Republican Party, but for...
What to know about Dick Cheneyâs heart trouble and eventual transplant
Associated Press Former Vice President Dick Cheney battled heart disease for most of his adult life, a life extended thanks in part to a heart...
Disney asks YouTube TV to restore ABC for election coverage
By Meg James, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES â Millions of YouTube TV subscribers missed âMonday Night Footballâ on ESPN and could miss ABC Newsâ...
Trump takes aim at Seth Meyers, suggests his show is âillegalâ
Seth Meyers is the next late-night talk show host to find himself in President Donald Trumpâs crosshairs. The Emmy winner, who has hosted âLate Night...
Jon Stewart extends âDaily Showâ contract through 2026
Jon Stewart and âThe Daily Showâ will live to see another day â or another year. The Emmy Award-winning funnyman has extended his contract to...
Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure is on track to become longest ever
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) â Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown intensified Tuesday with behind-the-scenes...
Pac-12 bowl projections: Utah climbs into the Alamo, ASU heads to Las Vegas while Washington slips
The Pac-12 dissolved in 2024, but one vestige of the former conference remains relevant to the college football season unfolding this fall: the bowl lineup....
Learn about rainwater harvesting, rain tanks, more at these upcoming gardening events
Learn about rain water harvesting at a workshop on Nov. 15 in Sebastopol. Jose Carlos Fajardo-Bay Area News Group Petaluma Explore the world of rain...
Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer star is knighted by King Charles III
By BRIAN MELLEY, Associated Press LONDON (AP) â When it came time to receive his knighthood, soccer great David Beckham knew what to do. He...
Pa. AG Dave Sunday joins colleagues urging Congress act on hemp-derived THC products
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan group of colleagues on a letter seeking congressional action to stop the sale of hemp-derived THC...
Scientists spot the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) â Scientists have spotted the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole that shines with...
Goodbye, gray and taupe wall colors. Hello, dirty pastels
A craze for pastel wall paints is gripping fancy households, but they are not the saccharine tones common of baby nurseries. Here enters the dirty...
Photos of the first general election since Trumpâs return
By The Associated Press Millions of voters are casting ballots Tuesday in U.S. state and local elections. The biggest contests are in Virginia and New...
Election Day voters cast ballots in Sonoma, Napa counties as California decides on Prop. 50 redistricting measure
The first wave of what were expected to be thousands of voters across Sonoma and Napa counties cast votes in person or returned their ballots...
New listeria recall: California-grown peaches
A California fruit grower has voluntarily recalled peaches because of possible listeria contamination. The recall covers Moonlight Companiesâ yellow peaches and white peaches sold individually...
Connecting, communicating with our animals at heart of pastor Julie Webbâs Interspecies Ministry
Julie Webb Julie Webb is an animal pastor. Courtesy of Julie Webb Pastor Julie Webbâs enthusiastic and genuine smile captivates you and is one of...
An amazing vegetarian Thanksgiving
Starters Roasted carrotâginger soupRoasted carrots and onions blended with ginger and apple; finish with thyme oil. Shaved Brussels sprouts saladPaper-thin sprouts, pear, toasted pecans, lemonâParmesan...
The man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent says it was a protest. Prosecutors say itâs a crime
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) â Hurling a sandwich at a federal agent was an act of protest for Washington, D.C., resident Sean...
How UC Berkeley is preparing for Turning Pointâs final tour stop after Charlie Kirkâs death
By Ella Carter-Klauschie and Martin Romero, CalMatters Two months after conservative advocate Charlie Kirkâs assassination during a tour stop at a Utah university, his organization,...
Jobseekers- Why Letting ChatGPT Write Your Resume Might Actually Hurt Your Job Search
By Roger Lear With over 20 years of experience in resume writing, I have been impressed by how artificial intelligence can assist job seekers in...
Letting AI Write Your Resume? Be Careful, it May Be Hurting Your Job Search!
By Roger Lear With over 20 years of experience in resume writing and recruiting within the insurance industry, AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude...
Chrysler recalls 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrids due to faulty battery that can catch fire
WASHINGTON (AP) â Chrysler is recalling more than 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a faulty battery that can fail and lead to a...
Former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle takes up position as US ambassador to Greece
ATHENS, Greece (AP) â Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former California prosecutor, television personality and close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, officially took office Tuesday as...
Losses for Big Tech pull Wall Street lower
By DAMIAN J. TROISE, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) â Stocks fell in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday, pulled down by losses...
Nature walks are good for you, but can a city stroll be just as good?
By ALBERT STUMM With every step on the trail, fallen leaves crinkle underfoot. The path follows a stream, rushing and burbling over smooth, gray stones,...
Recipe: Use leftover chicken to make this delicious soup
Often my fridge is home to roast chicken, sometimes roasted in house, sometimes store-bought. That cold and cooked bird is a great source of protein...
Gut microbiome tests are everywhere. Should you get one?
By DEVI SHASTRIÂ At-home gut microbiome tests are trending, selling insights to the curious, empowerment to the chronically ill and a claimed path to longevity...
Itâs Election Day. Hereâs what voters need to know in Sonoma and Napa counties
Itâs Election Day and millions of California voters â including tens of thousands in Sonoma and Napa counties â have cast their votes or are...
Iâm a banking nerd: 4 rules I follow before moving my savings
Iâve researched savings accounts for more than a decade. I know that choosing the right account can mean the difference between earning an extra $1,000...
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine sales tumble after government guidance on the shots narrows
By TOM MURPHY, Associated Press Health Writer The fall COVID-19 vaccine season is starting slowly for Pfizer, with U.S. sales of its Comirnaty shots sinking...
Big Tesla investor will vote against Muskâs massive pay package
Norwayâs sovereign wealth fund, one of Teslaâs biggest investors, said Tuesday that it will vote against a proposed compensation package that could pay CEO Elon...
Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 26 dead in Philippines, people trapped on roofs and cars submerged
By JIM GOMEZ, Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) â Typhoon Kalmaegi has left at least 26 people dead in the Philippines, mostly in flooding set...
Stability AI largely wins UK court battle against Getty Images over copyright and trademark
By KELVIN CHAN, Associated Press Business Writer LONDON (AP) â Artificial intelligence company Stability AI mostly prevailed against Getty Images Tuesday in a British court...
Pistons build halftime lead, withstand rally in Morantâs Grizzlies return
By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) â Cade Cunningham scored 19 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Pistons...
Mamdani and Cuomo face off as New York City chooses new mayor, while Sliwa hopes for an upset
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) â New York Cityâs voters are deciding the outcome of a generational and ideological...
California voters take up Democratsâ push for new congressional maps that could shape House control
By JONATHAN J. COOPER, MICHAEL R. BLOOD and TRĂN NGUYá»N, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) â The national battle to control the U.S. House shifts...
NBBJâs 2025 Excellence in Construction award winners
Here are the North Bayâs Excellence in Construction Awards winners for 2025. From building a new courthouse to a reimagined film center to a childrenâs...
SF Giantsâ Webb not named finalist for 2025 NL Cy Young Award
Logan Webb arguably turned in the best season of his career. His 207 innings led the majors, and his career-high 224 strikeouts led the National...
Mendocino County reporter accused of sending sexual messages to 17-year-old, police say
A Mendocino County news reporter was arrested Monday on suspicion of making sexual comments on social media toward a 17-year-old Ukiah High School student, police...
New Yorkâs Jewish community divided, anxious as city faces potential first Muslim mayor
By DAVID CRARY and PETER SMITH NEW YORK (AP) â New York Cityâs Jewish community â the largest in the United States â abounds with...
BALCO architect Victor Conte loses battle with cancer at age of 75
Victor Conte, a pioneering San Mateo nutritionist who was at the center of one of the biggest sports drug scandals in history involving Barry Bonds,...
US elections face security test as DHS cuts local cyber support
By Patrick Howell OâNeill, Bloomberg News WASHINGTON â As voters across the U.S. from New York City to New Jersey and Virginia to California prepare...
Viene primera gran tormenta y ventisca de temporada en condados de Sonoma y Napa
Se espera que una tormenta temprana azote la BahĂa Norte esta semana, trayendo consigo fuertes lluvias, vientos intensos y la posibilidad de inundaciones menores, segĂșn...