Daniel Lurie inaugurated as San Francisco’s new mayor
SAN FRANCISCO — Four hours before he took the oath of office Wednesday to become San Francisco’s 46th mayor, Daniel Lurie started his day walking through…
Near-complete ban on agricultural burning finally takes effect in San Joaquin Valley
Starting this week, San Joaquin Valley farmers are banned from burning agricultural waste in the field, a legislative mandate aimed at improving air quality that…
Drug overdose deaths plummet in San Francisco. What’s changed?
SAN FRANCISCO — After surging during the COVID pandemic into a crushing public health emergency, drug overdose deaths in San Francisco plummeted in 2024, according to…
Plans to transform an iconic San Francisco highway into a park ignite recall furor
SAN FRANCISCO — On a recent Sunday on the far edge of the Outer Sunset, a cozy oceanfront neighborhood with rows of pastel bungalows, hundreds of…
After losing reelection, San Francisco mayor says she leaves office ‘a winner’
SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor London Breed may have lost reelection, but after more than six years at the helm of one of America’s most iconic cities,…
Modesto Nuts moving to San Bernardino in California League shift
Baseball has struck out in Modesto.The largest operator of minor league baseball teams bought the Modesto Nuts and plans to move the team to San…
Season ends for transgender player, San José State volleyball team
A season of protests, forfeits and lawsuits ended quietly Saturday on the volleyball court with San José State losing the Mountain West Conference women’s tournament…
Newsom pardons 19 people, including co-founder of San Quentin podcast ‘Ear Hustle’
The day before Thanksgiving, Gov. Gavin Newsom granted pardons for 19 people, including award-winning San Quentin podcaster Earlonne Woods.“Ear Hustle,” the popular and critically acclaimed…
San José State athlete at center of lawsuit can play, judge rules
A federal judge ruled Monday that a San José State University volleyball player, who teammates say is transgender, can continue to participate in a volleyball…
Daniel Lurie was raised in old money San Francisco. Can he be its change agent?
SAN FRANCISCO — In his victory speech three days after winning election, surrounded by hundreds of supporters in Chinatown, mayor-elect Daniel Lurie declared a new day…
Juan Mata: Ex-Chelsea and Man Utd midfielder joins San Diego FC ownership group
Former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer expansion side San Diego FC.Mata, 36, moved to…
Newbury Park rallies to beat San Clemente in Division 2 quarterfinal
Joe Smigiel bear-hugged every player and coach in sight after breaking his team’s postgame huddle.He grinned from cheek to cheek, looking like a kid on…
A guide to San Juan Capistrano, a historic Orange County town
The little train station in San Juan Capistrano sits right in the heart of town. To get from the historic Los Rios Street district to…
NBA: Victor Wembanyama scores 50 points in San Antonio victory
Elsewhere, Giannis Antetokounmpo hit an NBA season-high 59 points as the Milwaukee Bucks needed overtime to beat the Detroit Pistons 127-120.It was the ninth 50-plus…
Gregg Popovich: San Antonio Spurs coach expected to make full recovery from mild stroke
The San Antonio Spurs say veteran coach Gregg Popovich is "expected to make a full recovery" after he suffered a mild stroke earlier this month.The…
Democrat Mike Levin reelected to San Diego area House seat
WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Mike Levin defeated a challenge from Republican Matt Gunderson to secure a fourth term representing a coastal district in San Diego and…
2024 San Diego County Election Live Results: Mayors, measures and school boards
San Diego County Board of Education, District 1 San Diego County Board of Education, District 2 San Diego County Board of Education, District 4 Alpine Union School District…
Levi’s heir Daniel Lurie wins San Francisco mayor’s race
SAN FRANCISCO — Philanthropist and Levi’s heir Daniel Lurie has won the hard-fought race for San Francisco mayor, ushering in a new era of leadership for…
San Francisco’s next mayor could be a venture capitalist or Levi’s heir
SAN FRANCISCO — On one of the final weekends before the Nov. 5 election when San Franciscans will decide whether to reelect Mayor London Breed, one…
UCLA progressing despite losing scrimmage to San Diego State
Don’t cancel those season tickets just yet.Yes, UCLA lost a basketball scrimmage against severely shorthanded San Diego State.No, Bruins coach Mick Cronin wasn’t trying to…