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More than 100 people thus far have sought reimbursement for costs incurred as a result of the blaze that burned for 26 days in Orange and Ri...

The county is moving $5 million out of its reserves to help protect immigrants.

And how safe are opossums?

The 49ers (6-7) used a fast-starting offense, a seven-sack defensive effort and an all-around sense of urgency to throttle the Bears 38-13.

Rinu Nair, 18, is the youngest ever Fremont Unified school board trustee

The 49ers had their most impressive win of the season against Chicago -- and lost ground in the playoff race.

Kate Martin: 'I am going to take that winning mindset and winning culture and bring it over to San Francisco.'

The collaboration between members of the GovAI coalition is spurring the adoption of new technologies and AI-solutions by government agencie...

A 62-year-old Rancho Santa Margarita man who strangled a former co-worker during an argument at the victim’s Lake Forest home and then dumpe...

The collision happened Saturday along the route of the 32nd annual Palm Springs Festival of Light Parade in downtown Palm Springs.

Police said the man's wounds came from cuts he made with a razor blade, which he then threw into the water.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Felicity Huffman, 62; Donny Osmond, 67; Beau Bridges, 83; Dame Judi Dench, 90. Happy Birthday: Communication w...

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We needed it for our mah-jongg game.

My draining experience as the eldest child shaped my mindset.

Plus: Is it rude to give eco-friendly gifts?

Scientists certified the global eradication of smallpox, a disease which killed an estimated 300 million people in the 20th century.

We're in trouble now, because his "income" was actually our savings.

After missing out on Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani in recent years, the Giants never emerged as a true contender for Soto's services

Draymond Green hit the "Night-Night" celebration in the game's final moments.

The San Jose Sharks placed forward Givani Smith on waivers on Sunday

Despite missing Nick Bosa for the third straight game, the 49ers matched their season-high with six sacks and forced a fumble.

Isaac Guerendo and Patrick Taylor Jr. kept the 49ers' running game going against the Bears.

It's nice knowing these 49ers didn't totally fool us.

"We feel good right now. We played well. It's gonna come fast, and the only way we're gonna really enjoy today is if we take care of busines...